Software:WalkTracker
| Developer(s) | VIDEGRO |
|---|---|
| Initial release | August 10, 2014 |
| Operating system | Android |
| Website | walktracker |
WalkTracker is a mobile Android app designed for hike tracking and navigation, currently with more than 10,000 downloads and a 3.5 stars (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 lookup the elevation for each location. [2] Afterwards the data can be 'exported' using the share function in Android. The data will be exported as GPX file and as an image of the track, projected on a map.
Besides of that the app can also help the user by navigating a pre recorded GPX track. User can select to follow a track which is in the app already 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 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, this 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 description at a dedicated web site 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 indeed an ad banner visible in the app.
Cons
- There is an Android version only
- There is no paid / ads free version
References
- ↑ "WalkTracker: Hiking Trails". August 12, 2022. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.videgro.walktracker.
- ↑ "elevation data". August 12, 2022. https://blog.videgro.net/contact/privacy-policy-credits-android-apps/.
- ↑ "reverse geocoding". August 12, 2022. https://blog.videgro.net/contact/privacy-policy-credits-android-apps/.
- ↑ "landing page". August 12, 2022. https://walktracker.videgro.net/.
External links
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