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GPS Simulation
Feed a test location to Android through official mock location APIs. No root, no hardware spoofing.
Android APK · Windows desktop for iPhone
Need to be somewhere you dont wanna go.
Somewhere. Just Not Here.
Community: https://discord.gg/c736tjqqSe
Interactive demo of the Android UI
9:41LTE 88%
Simulation Off
New York, NY
Latitude
40.712800
Longitude
-74.006000
Accuracy
10 m
Tap the map, switch Pin / Walk / Car, search a place, load a saved preset, then start simulation. This is the real LocoLarp layout — not a screenshot.
LocoLarp uses Android mock location APIs. It does not hide the mock flag. Some apps can detect simulated locations.
Privacy is central to the product. We simulate GPS for development and QA — without root, stealth, or a hidden flag.
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Interactive Map
Pan a dark cartographic map, drop a pin, and read coordinates before you start a simulation.
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Location Search
Look up a place name or paste coordinates. Search may use the device geocoder and Nominatim.
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Saved Presets
Keep pins, walks, and drives on the device. Load one onto the map, check the path, then start.
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Movement Simulation
Walk or drive along OpenStreetMap roads. The mock pin follows the street path at a typical or custom speed.
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Privacy First
Saved places and history stay on-device. We do not claim zero tracking: map tiles and search use network services.
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Developer Tools
Built for development, QA, and location-based app testing with a clear simulation status.
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Offline Local Storage
Pins persist locally on the phone. You can keep working with saved places even if search is unavailable.
How it works
Three steps on the phone.
If you can tap through Android settings, you can run a simulation.
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Install
Download the APK, buy a key, and paste it in Settings → License. Start stays locked without a key.
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Enable Android Mock Location
Turn on Developer Options and set LocoLarp as the mock location app. Menus differ by manufacturer.
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Choose a location
Search, tap the map, draw a walk or drive, or load a saved preset. Check it on the map, then start simulation.
Need the menus? See Android setup.
iPhone
Three steps on Windows.
No IPA. Plug the phone into LocoLarp Desktop over USB.
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Install Desktop
Download the Windows installer. Same license key as Android. Start stays locked without a key.
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Trust the iPhone
Install Apple Devices, plug in a USB data cable, tap Trust, and turn on Developer Mode.
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Start on the map
Paste the key in Session → Settings, drop a pin, then Start. One click pairs, tunnels, and holds the test location.
Walk through it in the setup wizard or the iPhone from Windows guide.
Interface
The map, the search, the saved presets.
This is the LocoLarp UI. Tap it like the phone — Pin, Walk, Car, search, and load a preset before you start.
9:41LTE 88%
Simulation Off
New York, NY
Latitude
40.712800
Longitude
-74.006000
Accuracy
10 m
01 · Pin
Tap the map to drop a pin. Start simulation when it looks right.
02 · Walk / Car
Switch mode, tap two or more stops, then start a road walk or drive.
03 · Search & saved
Search a city, or open Saved and load a pin, walk, or drive onto the map.
Use cases
Built for people who need a known coordinate.
LocoLarp is for testing and privacy experiments on your own device.
Privacy Testing
See how an app behaves when location is a known test coordinate instead of your real position.
App Development
Exercise location permission flows and map screens without leaving your desk.
QA Testing
Replay the same pin for checklists, screenshots, and regression passes.
Location-Based App Testing
Check geofences, nearby search, and region-specific content with a controlled coordinate.
Travel Simulation
Preview how an app renders another city. This is a test location, not a hidden GPS spoof.
Developer Experiments
Try a walk or drive along mapped roads while you inspect logs and callbacks.
Privacy philosophy
On-device pins. Honest about the network.
We do not claim zero tracking. We tell you what stays on the phone and what may leave it.
Saved on the phone
Saved presets and history stay on-device. There is no LocoLarp account for pins, walks, or drives.
Map tiles
Map tiles come from CARTO/OpenStreetMap. Loading a map uses those tile services.
Search
Search may use the device geocoder and Nominatim. Coordinate-only pins do not need a search query.
FAQ
Straight answers.
If an app can detect mock locations, we say so.
How do I buy a key?
Open the buy page, pick a plan, and pay with a card through Stripe. Week and month auto-renew until you cancel. Day pass and lifetime are one-time. After payment the site shows the license key. Paste it in Android Settings → License or Desktop Session → Settings.
How do I get help or send an idea?
In the app open Support. Tickets do not need a name or email. Staff can reply from the website, Discord, or Telegram, and you see it in the same thread. There is also a Discord community for Android setup and chat.
How long does a license last?
Buy on the website with Stripe. A day pass lasts 24 hours and does not renew. Week and month auto-renew until you cancel. Lifetime has no end date. Paste the key in Android Settings → License or Desktop Session → Settings. The apps refresh a subscription key when Stripe bills the next period.
Does this require root?
No. LocoLarp uses Android’s official mock location APIs. You enable Developer Options and choose LocoLarp as the mock location app. Root is not required and is not part of the product.
How does Android mock location work?
Android includes a developer feature that lets one app supply test locations. After you select LocoLarp as the mock location app, it registers a test provider through LocationManager. Apps that read standard Android location APIs can receive that simulated position.
Does it change real GPS hardware?
No. LocoLarp does not reprogram the GPS chip or intercept satellite signals. It feeds a test location into Android’s location framework.
Will every app see or detect it?
Compatible apps that use Android location APIs will typically see the test location while simulation is running. Some apps check isMock, Play Integrity, or their own heuristics and may reject it. LocoLarp does not hide the mock flag, and we do not claim stealth or anti-detect behavior.
Does it work on every phone?
It needs Developer Options, which most Android 8.0+ devices can enable. Manufacturer skins (Samsung, Xiaomi, Pixel, OnePlus, and others) place the setting in slightly different menus. Work profiles, fully managed devices, and some MDM policies can block mock locations.
How do I disable it?
Tap Stop Simulation in LocoLarp, or open Developer Options and deselect LocoLarp as the mock location app. Apps then return to the device’s real location providers.
Is there an iPhone version?
There is no iPhone App Store app or IPA. A third-party iPhone app cannot become the system GPS source. For iPhone, install LocoLarp Desktop on Windows, plug the phone in over USB, enable Developer Mode, and simulate location through Apple’s developer channel (same family as Xcode Simulate Location). Reboot restores real GPS. Some apps can detect a simulated location.
Is LocoLarp on Google Play?
Not at this time. Install from the Android APK area on this site when a build is published, or build the app from this repository. A Play link will appear here if a listing is published later.
Does LocoLarp track me?
Saved locations and history stay on-device. Map tiles come from CARTO/OpenStreetMap. Search may use the device geocoder and Nominatim. We do not claim zero tracking.
Android APK · Windows desktop
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Android APK requires Android 8.0 (API 26). iPhone uses LocoLarp Desktop on Windows over USB — there is no IPA. Not listed on Google Play at this time.