MapTrack : real-time tracking and sharing

Description


MapTrack is a lightweight and useful tracking tool for real-time recording and sharing your tracks.

ONLINE AND OFFLINE tracker. LOGIN ON THIRD-PARTY SERVERS ARE NOT REQUIRED. MANAGE TRACKS AS USUAL DOCUMENT in GOOGLE DRIVE. 

If you have any question about the app and its functionality, please check our 

Share Tracks
    While recording, the track can be shared in various ways. For real time tracking use a Google Maps link or Track Viewer. Your family and friends can see your current position in real-time in usual browser, special software or registration/login on third-party services are NOT required. Use MapTrack as your own "flight tracker".

    



Manage Tracks 
    You have full control of the tracking process and your data. You can start/stop tracking, change location provider  and change tracking time interval on-the-fly.    
    MapTrack records tracks using Google Map and location service (GPS or Network) and saves it in your Google Drive in real time. It is very convenient because you don't need  third-party software, just use your Google account and Google Drive online for further track management and sharing.



Track Stat
    The App also calculates distance / length of the track and shows last point time and total tracking time. It can be used to estimate average speed.
Application
    It is useful app for outdoor activities, sports, run, walk, bike, drive, jog tracking. This app can help you and your family to be in touch while traveling. You can use this app in sightseeing tours for better understanding of your current location and you can even leave a note for your records.


FEATURES:

  • - Offline track
  • - Online track  - Google Drive sync
  • - Internet connection not required to start a track
  • - Real-time tracking (WITHOUT registration on third--party servers)
  • - Total Distance and Time
  • - Track details info
  • - Total tracking and last point time
  • - Continue or View last/current track
  • - Metric and Imperial units
  • - Location provider (GPS / Network)
  • - Tracking Time Intervals
  • - GPS Altitude option - useful for hobby pilots to see the tracks in Google Earth
  • - Sharing: current location, KML, screenshot, Track Link and Viewer
  • - Share by email, social networks, text message, Skype
  • - Shared KML file ( cached in your device storage) can be imported later into Google Maps, Earth or Planimeter app. 
  • -  See track  in real time in usual browser with  link or Track Viewer generated in MapTrack
  • - Track Viewer - location  auto update in browser, or embed it into webpage (advanced usage)
  • - Clear current track - useful to start a new track, but keep the same track link 
  • - Auto/Manual data synchronization
  • - Color state indicator
  • - Map/Satellite View
  • - Map Zoom 
  • - show or add as a pin current location using GPS / Network
  • - Zoom to Fit-in and center points on screen (quick point search)
  • - Note for the current position 
  • - Last point is auto centered - make it easy to use on scaled up map
  • - Show/hide lines and pins
  • - Open track in Google Earth (see the track on pre-cached Google Earth when offline)
    
    On the "launcher" page you can select to start a new track or to view the current one. Then you can choose Google account to use and type your track name. 
    On the "track view" page you have an option to select tracking time interval (long touch on "tracking" button) for continuous tracking or you can just search for your current location using GPS or Network.
    You can add your location manually as a track point by making a long touch on "current location" button. You have a choice to leave a note at this point. It is very convenient feature that allows you to add points to your track manually while taking a tour, walking, biking, jogging, running or travelling. It is also useful if you want to save battery and don't need continuous tracking.

If you accidentally moved the google map and can't see the track or area measure on the screen, just make a touch on "+" button (right button panel) and all tracking points will be automatically centered on the screen.

Use "mail" button to share your track using social networks (Facebook, Google+, etc) or using  Skype, text message or email.

Check the Help menu in MapTrack for detailed buttons description.


Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, suggestions or comments

Note: This app is created for personal use only. The user alone is responsible for sharing his own data.
To manage your tracks and change sharing settings for each track check your Google Docs.

App Screenshot

      






[GOOGLE DRIVE LINK] - use "File -> Make a copy..."  to create a local copy in your Google Drive. Then apply "Tools-> Translate document" to your copy to make a translation to needed language.




Start Screen View


Create New Track View

Control elements in View Mode


Color Status Indicator


Sharing options: Track Link vs Track Viewer


Note: 


Tracking time interval is an approximate preferable value. Actual time intervals greatly depend on reception conditions and may vary.

Use it wisely, extensive GPS usage can drain your battery fast.
We recommend to use short tracking intervals only with devices plugged into a charger if possible.

DON'T USE THIS APP AND ITS DATA FOR NAVIGATION IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS LIKE FLYING. DEVELOPERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY USE OF THIS APPLICATION.

USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

    Tips: 

  • Use Track Viewer together with "clear track" feature. It this case you are starting a new track instantly and  don't need to update your followers with a new track link. They can use the previously shared Track Viewer and see new changes as soon as   your data synced.

  • pre-cache location you are interested in  Google Earth. Use Open in Google Earth option to  see your track or location on the maps when there is not connection and you are offline.

Updates

03/21/12: v1.0.0 - New upload. 
04/19/12: v1.0.1 - Performance improved. 
05/25/13: v1.1.0 - new API is used, track visualization and stability improved.
06/28/13: v2.0.0 - 
- Offline tracks
- View or Continue recording of last/current track 
- GPS Altitude option
- Sharing KML file with your track. KML file can be imported then into Google Maps, Google Earth or in our Planimeter app. 
- Sharing your current location
- info button for current track details
- color state indicator
- stability improvements

09/20/13: v3.0.0 - 
- new Track Viewer, Screenshot sharing options
- clear current track
-  accuracy improvements
- Open in Google Earth
- Help updated

09/26/13: v3.0.1 - stability improvement

ABOUT THIS APP
UPDATED:
Sep 26, 2013

CURRENT VERSION:
3.0.1
REQUIRES ANDROID:
2.2 and up

SIZE:
2.2M

PRICE:
see Google Play

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