WalkTracker
| Developer(s) | VIDEGRO |
|---|---|
| Initial release | August 10, 2014 |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Android |
| Website | walktracker |
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WalkTracker is a mobile Android app designed for hike tracking and navigation, currently with more than 10,000 downloads and a 3.5-star (n = 132) review score.[1]
Features
The app consists of two main functionalities: Recording and Following a track.
Tracking
The app is able to record a walked/hiked track. It will store the locations as GPS coordinates. For elevation data, an external database (SRTM 250m dataset) is used to look up the elevation for each location. [2] Afterwards the data can be 'exported' using the share function in Android. The data will be exported as a GPX file and as an image of the track, projected on a map.
Following / Navigating
Besides that, the app can also help the user by navigating a pre-recorded GPX track. Users can select to follow a track which is already in the app or to import a GPX file. In the app, the user will see turn-by-turn navigation instructions and a compass.
Characteristics
Maps
OpenStreetMap is used as a source for the maps. There are two operation modes: online and offline. In the online mode, data will be retrieved live from the Internet. In the offline mode, the user has to download the data for a specific region. For reverse geocoding – that is, finding town, city, country names for a location (GPS-coordinates) – OpenStreetMap - Nominatim is used.[3]
WalkTracker Wiki
After recording a hike/walk, it is possible to share the recorded track with a maximum of three accompanying pictures and a description at a dedicated website with a wiki nature. Everything uploaded there is public domain, free to view and download for everybody visiting the site. [4]
Pricing
The app and offline maps are free to download/use. On the other hand, there is an ad banner visible in the app.
Cons
- There is an Android version only
- There is no paid / ad-free version
References
- ↑ "WalkTracker: Hiking Trails". Google Play Store. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "elevation data". Privacy policy / Credits – VIDEGRO’s Android applications. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "reverse geocoding". Privacy policy / Credits – VIDEGRO’s Android applications. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "landing page". WalkTracker Wiki. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
External links
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