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Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick

Maps & Navigation • The App Ninjas • ⭐ 4.10 • 5,000,000+

Teleport your phone to any place in the world! GPS Simulator with JoyStick.

Version 5.2.0 6.2 MB Everyone

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Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick screenshot
Permissions Explained 17 permissions requested View details

This app requests 17 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Mock Location android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick

Allows you to test location based apps by mocking your location via an overlay joystick control! Will overwrite your current location and any apps that you want to test will think you're in New York, London or any other place in the world! This app has a "JoyStick" option which makes it simple and fun to change your location instantly. Installation: We've assembled a FAQ with steps on how to make this app work for you! Please read it carefully before emailing or leaving a review: http://gpsjoystick.theappninjas.com/faq/ Features: - Changes GPS location instantly and easily - Select your current location or any location in the world using the map or joystick - Enter latitude/longitude directly from the joystick and teleport anywhere - Change your location in any direction you point the joystick - Create and save a route using any number of points on a map and walk automatically - Pause and continue the route directly from the joystick - Use loop or reverse route mode to walk on your route over and over - Keep track of your favorite list of locations and routes - Keep track of custom markers for groups of points of interest - Import and export GPX files to your favorites, routes or custom markers - Displays distance and cooldown time information - Hide option in the notification to show/hide the joystick on your screen - Have 3 customizable speeds for your joystick - Size, type and opacity settings for the joystick - Lots of settings options for complete user customization Plus this app automatically includes the best algorithm for providing realistic GPS values. All of these variance options are available in Settings to allow complete customization for the best and most realistic location testing. Follow us on FB for the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/gpsjoystick

What Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick Is Used For

Based on the metadata, Fake GPS Location-GPS JoyStick appears to be a location simulation app for Android phones. It is commonly used to mock or overwrite the device’s GPS position so other apps can think the phone is in a different place. That makes it relevant for testing location-based apps, checking map behavior, or reviewing how an app responds to changing coordinates without physically moving.

The app also seems built for hands-on control through a joystick overlay, along with map selection, latitude/longitude entry, and route playback. Its permission set includes coarse and fine location, mock location, overlay display, storage access, and foreground service support, which fits a tool that can run on top of other apps and manage simulated movement in the background. Based on the metadata, it may be used by developers, testers, or users who want to simulate travel paths, save favorite locations, or import and export GPX route data on a phone device.

Common uses

  • Mock a device’s GPS position for app testing
  • Choose a location on a map or enter coordinates directly
  • Simulate movement with a joystick overlay
  • Create and replay routes with multiple points
  • Save favorite places and custom markers
  • Import or export GPX files for routes and locations
  • Adjust speed, joystick size, and display settings
Best for:
app testers location simulation route playback phone app GPS tools
Related tags
android phone app fake gps gps route planner gps simulator gps testing gpx import joystick gps latitude longitude location based apps location changer location spoofing map overlay mock location route simulation

App Details

Package:
com.theappninjas.fakegpsjoystick
Developer:
The App Ninjas
Version:
5.2.0
Updated:
Mar 30, 2026
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.theappninjas.fakegpsjoystick
  • Age rating: Everyone

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