Opt out of mass surveillance. Private turn-by-turn navigation. No account, no ads, no trackers. Every trip offers two routes: fastest, or one with fewer ALPR cameras.
FlockHopper is a turn-by-turn navigation app with one extra trick: for every trip, it generates two routes — the fastest, and an alternative that routes around known automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera locations. You pick which one you want. Camera locations are rendered directly on the map, so you can see what you're driving past, not just route around it blindly.
Navigation features include turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints, full-screen search with categories and points of interest, and background navigation that keeps directions running with the screen off.
On the privacy side: no account, no sign-up, no ads, no third-party trackers, no data sales. Your location is used to compute a route and never stored or tied to an identity. Map tiles are self-hosted, so requests don't route through Google. The navigation core is open-source, built on Ferrostar.
FlockHopper is built and maintained by one developer with no investors and no subscription. Everything is free. There's an optional Tip Jar if you want to support the project — it unlocks nothing, it's just a tip.
Camera data is community-sourced and coverage varies by region — it won't always be complete or current. FlockHopper is a tool for reducing exposure to ALPR networks, not a guarantee. Follow traffic laws and drive safely.
FlockHopper is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any commercial surveillance vendor. Camera data is community-sourced and publicly available.
Privacy policy: https://dontgetflocked.com/privacy
If you don’t already know, flock safety cameras have been used to track every move that you make, and because of their extremely low security, it is possible for hackers to tap into the data and use the data to track you, not to mention police have had numerous cases of falsely accusing people of crimes they did not commit. The company claims that they only keep information about vehicles and license plates, however this is false. Do your research, but in the meantime, get this app. To just avoid the cameras altogether so you can keep your privacy and not have to worry about either being falsely accused of a crime by the police or tracked by criminal hackers. Wildly unreal that this kind of low security surveillance is even legal considering the surveillance itself is already violating the fourth amendment.
Needs more recognition 🙌
stevethehog
This is a great app it’s for the people and shows everyone where the cameras are hiding and they are tracking us it is good to know where they are at at all times and to let the people decide if they want to be tracked or not I hope this app gets more recognition it is an awesome app and has a really amazing gps system built into it. And it can also have u avoid the cameras even while driving to the same place as u would usually drive past them. God bless everyone and this app is amazing.
Almost there!
Spoiled Mork
Great app however I always have issues with rerouting. Whenever I miss a turn in either the privacy or fast route it freaks out and never adjusted. I use this app while riding my motorcycle well, I try to. I had multiple instances where I had to pull over in a parking lot or the side of the road to download google or Apple Maps to get to my destination. When it works it’s absolutely amazing I’m curious if “axon”cameras are being considered or any plans for more surveillance! This app is needed in the time of surveillance bypassing our 4th amendment. I’m happy to support this app and everyone who uses this app should feel the same way
Pin options and map view
kevinsingenuity
If a person sees a camera and wants to report it, is it possible to put a link in the pin drop functions? Like Waze with hazard reporting options? Also, when I zoom in the see the name of the road and it shrinks to fit the area, I get it but makes it extremely hard to see the name of the road. Had me looking at a place in Maryland instead of Virginia until I used a magnifying glass to see what it said. Also, is it possible to have a satellite image for the map view? Makes it much easier to spot landmarks instead of odd geometric shapes on a plane.
- Drive Mode: Tilted map with a car icon and the screen stays on automatically.
- Edit Start & Destination: Tap to change either endpoint, or swap them with one tap.
- Camera Details: Tap any camera on the map to see info and open in DeFlock.
- Faster Routes: New routing engine with quicker calculations.
- No More Illegal Turns: Routes now respect turn restrictions.
- Reduced GPS Lag: Navigation puck tracks your position in real-time.
- Better Error Messages: Clear explanations when something goes wrong.
- Higher Quality Voice Navigation: Uses the best voice available on your device.
- Browse Without Location: Explore the map even without granting location access.
Version 1.2.2
The developer, OpenRoad Labs LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Location
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
OpenRoad Labs LLC
Size
40.6 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
