Trail Tracking
Advency Sports iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Trail Tracking is a free Sports app for iPhone and iPad by Advency. Requires iOS 14.0. Updated April 29, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 9 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 29
- 2026 · v1.0.0
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About Trail Tracking
For runners - Live performance tracking: view your progress on the elevation profile, monitor distance covered, total ascent/descent, and time estimates. - Automatic background GPS tracking even when your phone is locked or app is minimized. - Offline-friendly: data syncs automatically when connection is restored. - Battery-optimized location tracking, built for demanding conditions. For support crews - Live runner tracking on the map with real-time updates. - Estimate arrival times at aid stations. - Interactive GPX route display, including elevation profile and custom markers for better planning. Key features - GPX route display with colored segments based on incline or descent. - Responsive elevation profile for distance and altitude analysis. - Real-time runner position display with dynamic icons. - Custom markers: add/edit key points like aid stations or alerts. - Built for field use: intuitive, data-light, and reliable in poor network conditions. Trail-ready design - TrailTracker is built to be lightweight, fast, and low-bandwidth, making it ideal for use in the mountains or remote areas with weak connectivity. Web & mobile support - Available as both a native mobile app (iOS) and a web app, TrailTracker makes it easy for teams to follow the action, no matter their device. Privacy-focused - No commercial tracking. - Location data is only used for live tracking with user consent. - Fully encrypted communication via HTTPS and WSS (secure WebSocket). Who is TrailTracker for? - Trail runners (recreational to ultra-endurance) - Support crews and pacers - Running clubs organizing shared events - Race organizers needing a light live tracking solution TrailTracker is more than just a map — it’s your go-to tool for navigating, tracking, and succeeding in your trail running adventures.
What’s new
Version 1.0.0 · Updated April 29, 2026
- Brand new design: We are officially out of beta! Enjoy a completely redesigned, cleaner interface featuring our official color palette. - Smart battery saving: The GPS update frequency now automatically adapts to your race format (short, long, ultra) to maximize battery life. - Archive management: You now have the ability to permanently delete an archived activity. - In-app guidance: Added helpful info blocks throughout the app to guide you and explain key features. - Optimized data refresh: For crew and spectators, data syncs much faster and smoother when waking the phone from sleep mode. - GPS accuracy: Fixed an issue that caused faulty GPS points to be recorded with incorrect altitude data.
App privacy
The developer, Advency, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Health & Fitness: Fitness
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Tracking | – | Free | April 29, 2026 | |
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| MapRabbit | – | Free | Sep 25, 2025 | Compare |
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| HarfHike | – | Free | Jul 14, 2026 | Compare |
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