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Frequently asked questions
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Here you'll find the most common questions about Aleko gathered in one place.
What does Aleko do?
Aleko knows the monitored average-speed sections, detects when a session starts, and follows live average-speed progress through the section.
Does Aleko replace Waze or another navigation app?
No. Aleko is built to work alongside Waze and other navigation apps, tracking your average speed in the background while you keep routing and road reports on screen.
Why does Aleko need location access?
Without precise location, the app cannot reliably detect section entry and exit. Without background location, monitoring stops when Aleko is no longer on screen.
What does background mode mean?
It means Aleko can keep tracking your average speed and show alerts even when it is not on screen and you are using another app, such as Waze.
Does Aleko send my location to external servers?
No. Your tracking data and settings stay on your device, not on external servers.
Is Aleko completely free?
Yes. Aleko is free and ad-free, with all features available to everyone. Full and partial section tracking, monitoring, alerts, history, and supported Live Activities are included. Section tracking is free from start to finish.
How can I support Aleko's development?
When safely stopped, open the main menu in Aleko, choose Support Aleko, and select a treat: A coffee, Banitsa and boza, or A feast for Aleko. Complete the optional one-time purchase through Apple App Store or Google Play.