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Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy

Extensive real time display of GPS and OBD information.

Harald Schlangmann · com.harrys.tripmaster

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v25.1.0 40.5 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version
v25.1.0 (276)
Updated
Jul 4, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size
40.5 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Travel & Local (app)
Listed since
Jun 12, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
23 (8 sensitive)
Website
gps-laptimer.de
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is an app by Harald Schlangmann in the Travel & Local category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 23 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 25.0.2. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v25.1.0

User Interface - added option to scroll buttons in case available buttons do not fit screen width Sensor support - added support for Haze GNSS - added OBD support for Hybrid battery SoC plus tank gadget - added heading support for NMEA sensors w/o RMC (like Columbus) - fixed a scripting error in RaceboxMini sensor implementation - made hundreds seconds handling for Racebox Mini more robust

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is a versatile trip computer and GPS / OBD data monitor. The trip computer records distance and time traveled, and calculates average speeds. Using the navigation module from Harry's GPS Suite, GPS/OBD Buddy will furthermore forecast arrival times using waypoints. In addition to standard iPhone GPS functionality, GPS/OBD Buddy supports a huge set of external GPS and OBD sensors. Accessing these sensors directly, GPS/OBD Buddy gives you a detailed view not available in any other app. Like all applications from Harry's GPS Suite, Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy uses our advanced GPS Engine. We offer Harry's GPS Buddy as a technology demo for Harry's GPS Suite for free. In case you want to do more with the data shown, check out one of the Harry's LapTimer editions. FEATURES Extensive display of GPS information: speed, height, heading, slope, accuracy, GPS update rate, latitude, longitude, lateral and lineal acceleration, a nice compass, and waypoints approached; display of trip information - both continuously and from the latest starting point; trip information includes time traveled, time without movement, average speed overall and while in movement; navigation module including waypoint management, calculation of distance to waypoint, estimated time of arrival. In case a compatible OBD sensor is connected, Harry's GPS Buddy will display wheel speed, engine RPM, fuel level, voltage of electric system, coolant and oil temperatures, throttle position, fuel consumption, power and torque developed by engine. Please head to GPS/OBD Buddy's (LapTimer's) homepage for more information: http://www.gps-laptimer.de Compatible devices are listed on http://www.gps-laptimer.de/compatibility/android

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v25.0.1.

v25.1.0 LATEST Jul 4, 2026 40.5 MB TRUSTED v25.0.2 Jan 13, 2026 40.1 MB TRUSTED v25.0.1 May 17, 2025 40.1 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 4, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Harrys LapTimer” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 4, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 4, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Harald Schlangmann, OU=Harrys LapTimer, O=Harrys LapTimer, L=Cologne, ST=NRW, C=de
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)83:A6:ED:1C:11:51:85:3A:40:A4:B6:8D:9E:3B:24:0B:A4:6B:68:33
  • File MD57df92682d9c1e56d19b9a9916289ced7
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (23)

Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy requests 23 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7df92682d9c1e56d19b9a9916289ced7.

Tags

harrys tripmaster travel local buddy

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