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OwnTracks vs SponsorBlock

A side-by-side look at OwnTracks and SponsorBlock. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OwnTracks

OwnTracks

Travel & Location

OwnTracks is an open source application that allows users to track the location of phones and other devices. It works by sending location data from GPS-enabled devices to a central server, which can be visualized on a map. It is useful for keeping tabs on family members or assets.

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SponsorBlock

SponsorBlock

Online Services

SponsorBlock is a browser extension that allows users to skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos. It crowdsources data from the community to identify parts of videos that are sponsor messages, interactions reminders, promotions, etc.

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