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Make a delivery tracking app: orders, drivers and a status timeline from placed to delivered, with the last location on a map. The AI agent builds it; get the APK.

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Updated September 26, 2026 · step-by-step guide · all app makers

A delivery tracking app answers two questions all day long: where is this order, and who has it? Describe your delivery flow, the AI agent builds an app for dispatchers, drivers and customers on an online database, you run a test delivery in the emulator preview, and you download the APK for your drivers. The idea above fits a local courier; change the roles and statuses to match your business.

What your delivery tracking app will have

Each role gets its own home screen after login:

  • Dispatch board — orders grouped by status (New, Assigned, Picked up, On the way, Delivered, Failed), filtered by driver and by day.
  • New order form — pickup and drop-off addresses, customer name and phone, a time window, and notes such as "fragile" or "call on arrival".
  • Driver's day — today's deliveries in order, a call button for each customer, and large status buttons that are easy to tap with one hand.
  • Tracking screen — the customer's timeline with the time of each step and the driver's last reported location on a map.
  • History — every finished delivery with its times, so you can see how long pickups and drop-offs really take.

Orders, statuses and locations live in the online database that comes with the project, so a tap on the driver's phone shows up on the dispatcher's board and the customer's screen.

Features you can ask for

  • A Failed status with a reason (nobody home, wrong address) and a Retry tomorrow button.
  • Proof of delivery: the recipient's name and a note saved with the Delivered step.
  • Cash to collect per order and a daily cash summary per driver.
  • An On duty switch, so the dispatcher only assigns drivers who are working.
  • Zones or areas, so new orders can be sorted by part of town before they are assigned.
  • A customer rating after delivery, visible to the dispatcher.
  • A daily report: deliveries per driver, on-time rate and failed deliveries.

Ideas to make it yours

Build a delivery app for a grocery store that runs its own riders. Staff turn each phone order into a delivery, riders see their list sorted by area, and the store manager sees late orders in red at the top of the board.
Build a laundry pickup and drop-off app: customers book a pickup slot, the driver marks Collected, the shop marks Washing and Ready, and the driver marks Delivered. Customers see every step with its time.
Build a parcel tracking app for a small online seller who delivers locally: every parcel gets a short code, the rider updates the status, and buyers type the code to see where their parcel is.

The maps and location app guide explains what a map can show in an app and how to describe it. If you deliver meals, the food delivery app guide adds the menu, cart and restaurant side.

Get it on your phone

  1. Press Build this delivery tracking app and sign in with Google. The agent sets up the online database along with the app.
  2. In the emulator preview, log in as the dispatcher and create a test order, then log in as a driver and move it through each status. Check the customer's timeline.
  3. Ask for changes in plain words: "add a Failed status", "show the time window in bold", "sort the driver's list by area".
  4. Press Download APK and send the file to your drivers. They install it on Android after allowing installs once.
  5. For a Google Play listing, build the signed APK and AAB from the same menu; the APK builder page explains the steps.

Run a trial day with one driver before everyone switches. Real streets show what is missing: a landmark field, a gate code, a "customer asked to reschedule" status.

How the tracking works

This is status-based tracking, the kind most local businesses actually need. Every time a driver taps a status, the app saves the time and, while the app is open, the phone's current location. The customer sees the steps and the last known point on the map rather than a car gliding along the road. That is deliberate: following a phone continuously in the background drains the battery and needs extra permissions, and it is not something this builder promises. Turn-by-turn directions are also out of scope, so drivers keep using their usual navigation app. In return you get a clear record of every delivery, fewer "where is my order?" calls and a board that shows the whole day at a glance. If your drivers also do work on site, such as installs or cleaning jobs, the field service job app guide shows how to add checklists and job notes.

Frequently asked

Does the map show the driver moving live?

The map shows the last location the driver reported, saved each time they update a status with the app open. It does not follow the phone in the background and it does not give turn-by-turn directions. For local deliveries, the status timeline plus the last location answers the customer's real question: where is my order?

Can customers track an order without an account?

Yes. Ask for tracking by order code: the customer types the code from their receipt or message and sees the timeline without signing up. Dispatchers and drivers still log in.

Can drivers collect cash on delivery?

Yes. Add a cash-to-collect field to each order and a Collected checkbox on the driver's Delivered screen, and the dispatcher sees a daily cash summary per driver. Card payments inside the app are not supported.

How do my drivers get the app?

Press Download APK in the builder and send the file to your drivers. They install it on Android after allowing installs once, then log in with the account you created for them.

Can I use it for food delivery?

Yes, the same tracking works for a restaurant's own riders. For the menu, cart and ordering side, read the food delivery app guide.

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