Overview
A Flutter plugin for continuous background location tracking on Android and iOS. It uses foreground services on Android and CoreLocation on iOS to maintain accurate location updates even when the app is in the background. Designed for applications requiring persistent geolocation, such as fitness trackers, delivery apps, or navigation tools. The plugin ensures compliance with platform-specific background execution policies and provides reliable location data with minimal battery impact.
Use cases
- Fitness and activity tracking
- Delivery and logistics monitoring
- Geofencing applications
- Real-time location sharing
- Navigation and route logging
Key features
- Foreground service support on Android
- CoreLocation integration on iOS
- Persistent background location updates
- Battery-efficient operation
- Configurable update intervals
Suitable for
- Apps needing long-term location tracking
- Developers building real-time location services
- Mobile applications requiring geofencing
- Cross-platform geolocation solutions
Considerations
- Requires user permission for location access
- Android foreground service needs a notification
- iOS requires background location usage description in Info.plist
- Battery consumption may increase during prolonged use
- Background behavior varies by device manufacturer