Phone Tracker App

💡 Project Idea

The concept was to build a real-time phone tracker and location-sharing app that also integrates safety features like a Speed Meter. The app is ideal for people who want to stay connected, monitor movement, and promote responsible driving.

🧾 Client Requirements

• Platform: Android (initial phase)
• Requested Features:
  • Live mobile number tracking
  • Live location updates
  • Speed meter to monitor driving
  • Call-related geolocation UI
• Delivery Deadline: 10–12 weeks
• Target Audience: General users for personal tracking, parental safety, and navigation support

📄 Documents & Technical Plan

• Functional Modules Documented:
  • Real-time GPS location module
  • Speed tracking and location history
  • Permission management for location services
  • UI/UX flow for seamless access to location tools
• Languages & Stack:
  • Language: Dart (Flutter) for fast, cross-platform development
  • Native integrations for GPS and telephony state (on Android)

🎨 Design / Prototype

• Created using Figma
• Design Focused On:
  • Clear, card-based layout for tracking and live maps
  • Speed meter visual with analog and digital display
  • Easy toggle controls for sharing location
  • Clean typography for readability

⚙️ Development

Framework & Tools:

• Flutter (Dart) – for frontend & UI
• Google Maps SDK – for map and location tracking
• geolocator, location, permission_handler – for real-time GPS handling
• speedometer_flutter, flutter_compass – for speed tracking and orientation
• Shared Preferences – for storing user data and logs
• Firebase Crashlytics – for bug reporting and crash tracking

Key Features:

• Number Tracker: Locates devices associated with specific numbers
• Live Location: Real-time GPS sharing
• Speed Meter: Measures movement speed in km/h or mph
• Map Integration: View current and past locations visually
• Low Battery Optimized Tracking: Efficient background usage

🧪 Quality Assurance

• Manual testing for permissions, speed accuracy, and device compatibility
• Verified battery efficiency and GPS responsiveness
• Fixed bugs related to:
  • GPS freeze on certain devices
  • Speed meter inaccuracies at low speeds
  • Inconsistent background tracking on Android 10+
• Fully tested on real devices and emulators

📲 Publish Platforms

• ✅ Android (Google Play Store)
• 🕐 iOS version planned (subject to permissions and GPS limitations)
• 🌐 Web dashboard not required for this version

⚠️ Challenges Faced

• Real-time tracking without draining the battery
• Maintaining high GPS accuracy across all devices
• Location permissions handling for Android 10, 11, and newer
• Adhering to Google Play policies for sensitive permissions (location, call state)
• UI optimization for low-end devices

⏳ Estimated Development Time

Total Duration: 10–12 Weeks

• Week 1–2: UI/UX design and GPS integration setup
• Week 3–5: Number tracker and live location module
• Week 6–7: Speed meter implementation and optimization
• Week 8: Full testing and bug fixing
• Week 9–10: Play Store review and app publishing

💰 Estimated Cost

• Backend Server: Not required (Local device-based tracking)
• Cost-effective cloud use avoided to maintain privacy
• Estimated Budget: $600 – $800
• Cost optimized via Flutter’s cross-platform nature and open-source libraries
• Firebase used only for analytics and crash tracking
• 📲 Download Now on Play Store