Blog on Paralino - Encrypted location sharing

Paralino mobile apps are now open source

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Why

Development on Paralino started more than five years ago. It began as a small project for personal use, born out of a desire to share location with family members without giving it to large tech companies or advertising networks. A clean app that works well and keeps location data completely private was the ultimate goal.

How to share approximate location to protect your privacy

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Location sharing has a tricky reputation, and a fair bit of it is earned. A live pin on a map feels different from sending a message. You are not just saying where you are, you are giving away your position all day long while your phone is not even in your hands.

Privacy zones: location sharing with more privacy

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Location sharing is useful until you realize that there are situations in life where you need a little more privacy even from your own family. Be it shopping for a gift or being in a place that should stay private, turning off sharing will work and will give you some peace of mind, but you have to remember to turn it back on.

Paralino for Android without Google Play Services

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Same app, fewer Google dependencies

Paralino now ships a de-googled Android build as a direct APK from the Download page. It is for phones and ROMs where you do not want to rely on Google Play Services.

Paralino iOS App Now Available

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

We are thrilled to announce that Paralino is now available on iOS devices! After months of development and testing, our privacy-first location sharing app is ready for you to download from the App Store.

Introducing low battery monitoring

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

With Paralino, you already could monitor your loved ones’ location and battery levels. When sharing your location, you could decide to share your battery level as well.

Introducing place alerts settings

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Place alerts notify you when members of your group enter or exit a specific place you’ve created. Whether it’s knowing when your child gets home from school or when a family member arrives at the airport, place alerts keep you informed without the need for constant check-ins.

How to properly share your location

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Location sharing is one of those things you don’t think about until you really need it. And when you do, it’s an incredibly useful feature. But it can also feel a little intrusive. After all, who wants to broadcast their every move without control over who sees it?

Feature Recap: What We've Been Working On

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

As we step into the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on some of the exciting updates and features we’ve introduced to Paralino over the past few months. From enhancing the user experience to adding powerful new tools, we’ve been working hard to make Paralino the best privacy-first location-sharing app out there. Here’s a recap of what’s new.

Hello Paralino

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Every great idea starts with a need, and Paralino is no different. It began with something as simple as keeping my parents informed during long road trips home. What I found, though, was that existing location-sharing apps either didn’t meet my standards for privacy or were riddled with issues. So, I decided to build something better.