Tracker
Free AppAbout Tracker
Designed specifically for robust, simple tracking in variable network conditions using text messages or data, Tracker reports your position without any hassle. You do not need a smartphone to receive or interpret text message positions, but if you have one you can also see the position on google maps. It will also log to an IGC file, ideal as a backup or remote scoring for competitions.
It has been written to be simple to use, be low power, and handle poor signal environments on as many Android handsets as possible.
Once configured, a single button starts and stops the tracking which kicks in once you have moved a specified distance.
Text messages give your distance and bearing from the start, along with your position as well as a link to Google Maps and can be sent to up to two numbers. This is particularly useful for tracking while roaming or where data for either tracker or trackee is likely to be intermittent. The messages also include a reason such as start, stop, auto-stop, or low battery (at which point the application will stop) giving confidence to the person following you that all is well.
Live tracking is by data to and can be instantaneous or for better battery economy uploaded every few minutes.
IGC logging when enabled runs from the moment you press START to when you press STOP. This can then be easily emailed on along with some basic statistics.
Key features:
- One button that starts and stops everything
- Configurable without being complex
- Power saving options
- Stops itself on low battery (20%)
- Text messages as well as data (www.livetrack24.com)
- Can wait until start moving before tracking, and automatically stop
- Supports Livetrack24 privacy options, and can delay track uploads
- FAI approved IGC logger compatible with FSComp and easy email to scorer
Example text message which reports time and position relative to when START was pressed:
"0h20m: 9.8km 357deg 235ft, N52¤10.415N E0¤1.229 (at 0h19m, accuracy 8m), http://maps.google.com/maps?q=52.17360,0.02049"
See http://www.mycloudbase.com/tracker/ and http://www.mycloudbase.com/tracker/settings.png
Settings:
- General
- Log every - how often to log a position[secs]
- Start after - start logging once moved this distance from the start
- Auto-stop - if set, stop logging on inactivity of 30 minutes
- SMS
- Update time - message(s) will be sent no more frequently than this [mins]
- Number - where to send the messages
- Number (2)- optionally, can also send to a second number
- Livetrack24
- Privacy - who can see your track
- Delay - positions sent to the web will be delayed by 20 minutes
- Category - your mode of transport
- Equipment - what it is
- Username
- Password
- IGC Logger
- Default email - usually the scoring email address
- Pilot name - your name
- Pilot ID - your competition pilot number
This app is provided in good faith free of charge to the Android community. No liability is accepted for any text or data charges it may generate in either normal or erroneous operation. Similarly no guarantees as to its reliability or accuracy are made, nor liability accepted for any consequential damage, injury, or loss of life as a result of its use.
It has been written to be simple to use, be low power, and handle poor signal environments on as many Android handsets as possible.
Once configured, a single button starts and stops the tracking which kicks in once you have moved a specified distance.
Text messages give your distance and bearing from the start, along with your position as well as a link to Google Maps and can be sent to up to two numbers. This is particularly useful for tracking while roaming or where data for either tracker or trackee is likely to be intermittent. The messages also include a reason such as start, stop, auto-stop, or low battery (at which point the application will stop) giving confidence to the person following you that all is well.
Live tracking is by data to and can be instantaneous or for better battery economy uploaded every few minutes.
IGC logging when enabled runs from the moment you press START to when you press STOP. This can then be easily emailed on along with some basic statistics.
Key features:
- One button that starts and stops everything
- Configurable without being complex
- Power saving options
- Stops itself on low battery (20%)
- Text messages as well as data (www.livetrack24.com)
- Can wait until start moving before tracking, and automatically stop
- Supports Livetrack24 privacy options, and can delay track uploads
- FAI approved IGC logger compatible with FSComp and easy email to scorer
Example text message which reports time and position relative to when START was pressed:
"0h20m: 9.8km 357deg 235ft, N52¤10.415N E0¤1.229 (at 0h19m, accuracy 8m), http://maps.google.com/maps?q=52.17360,0.02049"
See http://www.mycloudbase.com/tracker/ and http://www.mycloudbase.com/tracker/settings.png
Settings:
- General
- Log every - how often to log a position[secs]
- Start after - start logging once moved this distance from the start
- Auto-stop - if set, stop logging on inactivity of 30 minutes
- SMS
- Update time - message(s) will be sent no more frequently than this [mins]
- Number - where to send the messages
- Number (2)- optionally, can also send to a second number
- Livetrack24
- Privacy - who can see your track
- Delay - positions sent to the web will be delayed by 20 minutes
- Category - your mode of transport
- Equipment - what it is
- Username
- Password
- IGC Logger
- Default email - usually the scoring email address
- Pilot name - your name
- Pilot ID - your competition pilot number
This app is provided in good faith free of charge to the Android community. No liability is accepted for any text or data charges it may generate in either normal or erroneous operation. Similarly no guarantees as to its reliability or accuracy are made, nor liability accepted for any consequential damage, injury, or loss of life as a result of its use.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Release 8.01:
Fix crash on "START" observed with Android 7.0 and possibly other implementations
Release 8.01:
Fix crash on "START" observed with Android 7.0 and possibly other implementations
Version update Tracker was updated to version 8.01
Version update Tracker was updated to version 7.6
More downloads Tracker reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Version update Tracker was updated to version 5.4
What are users saying about Tracker
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Absolutely fantastic: it just works. It does everything it should do, and nothing it shouldn't. Good for cycling and walking, as well as hang gliding and paragliding. My number one favourite app.
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Fantastic tracking app. We use it on our guided paragliding trips and holidays all the time. Tracker makes retrieves a breeze and consumes very little power, running efficiently in the background. It even runs on smart watches! Indy.
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This app is unusual due to it's ability to send SMS's of your position alongside other tracking info seen on other apps. UPDATE: The power use is remarkably low (for both phones I've used it on). Simple to use and works with no hassle. Now includes LiveTrack24, IGC logging and easy tracklog forwarding feature. Great!
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Love the low power mode
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by W####:
This app is an essential safety feature for anyone taking part in adventure sports or even just enjoying solitary pursuits outdoors. It just works ... perfectly. Thanks Richard
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by Z####:
This app is unusual due to it's ability to send SMS's of your position alongside other tracking info seen on other apps. UPDATE: The power use is remarkably low (for both phones I've used it on). Simple to use and works with no hassle. Now includes LiveTrack24, IGC logging and easy tracklog forwarding feature. Great!
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by Z####:
Just brilliant, thank you Richard.
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by Z####:
Fantastic app, easy to use and works very well. Low on battery and data
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Excellent app. Start it and forget about it. Low battery drain, low data usage. Can't recommend enough.
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by P####:
I'm on payg, and I needed a tracker app which took precious little data to send info. I have tried other apps, but this has beaten them hands down - l love the ability to be able to send a text message when you wish, which tells the recipient where you are, and gives you the URL (takes the recipient to your position on a map) to click on too. Superb.
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by R####:
by R####:
Fab app
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by X####:
by X####:
Thanks Richard for fantastic work, and upgrades which hit the spot.
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by Z####:
Thank you for development!
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by J####:
Great app
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by D####:
Love the low power mode
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Nice
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Full star
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By by day
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Full star
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Without installed full star
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by A####:
by A####:
Best thing out for sharing your flight and telling your retrieve where you are
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This app is unusual due to it's ability to send SMS's of your position alongside other tracking info seen on other apps. The developer is working hard at improvements, but it works well as it is now. I'd love to see it integrated with something like GpsDump so that you can email an IGC tracklog (to a scorer for instance). Keep up the good work!
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by R####:
Love this
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by R####:
by R####:
My mum has given this the seal of approval. What more can you want? She found me in a valley by a lake without me calling her last week.
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Does exactly what it says on the tin. Well done Richard, has helped the missus retrieve me many occasions no bother. See you at the bos.
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Very useful tool for loan sports, workers or pilots.
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by U####:
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This app is unusual due to it's ability to send SMS's of your position alongside other tracking info seen on other apps. The developer is working hard at improvements, but it works well as it is now. I'd love to see it integrated with something like GpsDump so that you can email an IGC tracklog (to a scorer for instance). Keep up the good work!
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by U####:
by U####:
Love the low power mode
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by E####:
Great app let's the wife know I am safe whilst out flying or cycling
by Q####:
Hassle free GPS SMS tracking