I asked on Mastodon but no one seems to know so I thought I’d ask here as well.
I’m looking for an app that provides the same or similar functionality to Life360 but instead of using Google/Apple map data it uses OpenStreetMap data. Does this even exist?
What is the functionality you are after as I am not familiar with aforementioned app?
As far as I know, it’s mainly for tracking the location of family members who are also on the app and who have approved sharing location with you.
Exactly this. You can also pay and report incidents (e.g. robberies) in your area as well, although I don’t use it for that.
I used PhoneTrack for NextCloud + the f-droid app long ago. I remember setting it up as a bit painful, but maybe it has improved. Judging by the screenshots it uses OSM.
https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack https://f-droid.org/packages/net.eneiluj.nextcloud.phonetrack/
Maybe ask on !privacy@lemmy.ml
I didn’t even think of that. I’ll post there now. Thanks!
I’ve never used it, but there’s a location sharing plugin for OsmAnd that shares location via Telegram:
Unlike Osmand itself, the Osmand Tracker app is not open-source. While that’s not a quality the OP asked for, I think it is important to note in this context.
Also, I found that Osmand Tracker drains your battery like crazy, but ymmv.
