GeoTracker: Area Search Grid

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About this app

Search a whole area without missing a spot. GeoTracker turns any zone you draw on the map into a hidden search grid, marks every cell green as you walk through it and shows, live, how much is covered and exactly what is still left.

Built for search and rescue (SAR), missing person and lost item searches, metal detecting, fieldwork and any job where covering 100% of an area matters.

WHY PEOPLE USE IT
• Never miss a spot: the red "What's left" view paints every uncovered cell, and one tap takes you to the nearest one.
• Draw any shape: tap the map to place points, drag them to fine-tune, edit until you save.
• Choose your precision: cells from 1 m to 20 m. A cell counts as visited when you pass near its centre, not just along its edge.
• Live progress: percentage explored, area left and GPS accuracy at a glance.
• Markers with name, date and photo: flag a clue, an object or a hazard right where you are.
• Keeps recording with the screen off: put the phone in your pocket. A notification lets you pause.
• No account and no sign-up: your zones are saved on your phone.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Draw the area on the map and pick the cell size.
2. Walk it: the cells you pass turn green.
3. Switch on "What's left" and follow the arrow to the nearest uncovered cell.
4. Add markers and photos of anything relevant.

USE IT FOR
• Search and rescue and volunteer search teams
• Missing person, pet or lost item searches
• Metal detecting and treasure hunts
• Geocaching and orienteering
• Land surveys and field inspections
• Agriculture: crop checks, scouting, sowing
• Cleaning a beach, park or site
• Archaeology and wildlife surveys

GOOD TO KNOW
• You need GPS and an internet connection to see the map.
• Phone GPS is usually off by 3 to 5 m, so choose the cell size accordingly.
• Free, with ads.
• Updating from an older version? Your zones are recovered automatically.
Draw a search area, walk it and see what's covered and what's left. GPS grid.
Updated on
Nov 13, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
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  • No data collected
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  • Data is encrypted in transit

What’s new

Version 3.0.1: GeoTracker now speaks German, Portuguese and Italian, and uses English when your language is not available. Cell tracking, markers with photos and recording with the screen off stay as in 3.0.