GPS Trace - Track & Record
Sylvain MICHEL
GPS Trace – GPS Tracking App for iOS Record, view and analyze your routes with precision _________________________________________ Overview GPS Trace is an iOS GPS tracking app for hikers, runners, cyclists, drivers and anyone who wants to record and analyze their journeys. Simple interface, accurate tracking and advanced features for everyday or sports use. _________________________________________ Key features Real-time GPS tracking • Continuous recording with live stats: distance, speed, altitude • Track updated on the map while recording Background tracking • Recording while the app is in the background (optional in Settings) • Ideal for long outings without keeping the screen on GPS and battery optimization • Accuracy adapted to speed: stopped, walking, cycling, driving • Quality filtering and track smoothing • High-precision mode and advanced settings _________________________________________ CarPlay • Start and stop recording from the CarPlay screen • Live stats: distance, speed, duration, GPS points • iPhone app launches automatically when needed _________________________________________ Apple Watch, Siri and Live Activity • Control recording from Apple Watch • Siri and Shortcuts commands (start, stop, open last track) • Live Activity and Dynamic Island: live distance, timer, speed and points • Refresh modes: Eco, Balanced, Fluid _________________________________________ Map and visualization • Interactive map: Standard, 3D, Hybrid, Satellite — 2D/3D toggle • Altitude and speed profiles with detailed charts • Statistics: distance, duration, average and max speed, min/max altitude _________________________________________ Track management • GPX file import and GPX 1.1 export • Share via the iOS share sheet — compatible with most GPS apps • History, save, search, filters and loaded track management _________________________________________ Autosave and resume • Automatic GPX backup when leaving the app • Resume offered on reopening (resume or discard) _________________________________________ Customization • Metric or imperial units — French or English interface • Map style, light/dark appearance, keep screen on, haptic feedback • Accessibility: Dynamic Type and VoiceOver _________________________________________ Target audience Hikers, runners, cyclists, drivers, geocachers and anyone who records their journeys. _________________________________________ Platforms and requirements • iOS 17.6 or later — iPhone and iPad • Apple Watch (remote control) — CarPlay (Driving Task) • Location permission, with Always option for background tracking _________________________________________ Summary GPS Trace brings together accurate tracking, battery optimization, CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, Live Activity, multiple map styles, altitude/speed profiles and full GPX management. A bilingual solution to record and analyze your routes.