Version History

Your Tracking Companion for Years.
  1. 5.4.1

    Route Guidance Enhancements 🚀

    • ETA display — see your estimated time of arrival right in Route Guidance mode.

    Continuous Sync (Android) 🔄

    • Live folder sync — with Auto-Sync enabled, your tracks are written to the external sync folder during recording.
    • Near real-time tracking — pair this with a tool like FolderSync and you’ll have an almost online tracking experience.
    • Configurable interval — adjust how often sync runs under Settings → Storage settings.

    Import & Stability 🛠️

    • GPX import fix — resolved an issue that blocked certain GPX files from loading.
    • Miscellaneous improvements — assorted bug fixes and performance optimizations for a smoother experience.

    Enjoy the refinements and safe travels!

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  2. 5.4.0

    Route Guidance 🚗

    • New route guidance mode — use any saved route as a guided trip with on-screen prompts and maneuvers. Learn more in our route guidance guide.

    File & Sync Improvements 🔄

    • KML/KMZ support (iOS) — import and export trips in these formats on iPhone and iPad.
    • Single-trip export (Android) — select “Sync this trip” to write one route to external storage.
    • Enhanced sync & auto-start (Android) — more reliable folder scanning and automatic recording improvements.

    3. Marker & Editing Enhancements 📍✏️

    • Smarter markers — assign maneuver types, add notes, and access new waypoint settings.
    • Live editing — tweak track descriptions (and other metadata) even while recording.

    4. Map Features & UI 🗺️

    • Night mode & traffic for Mapbox — switch to a dark theme and view live traffic where available.

    5. Stability & Performance ⚙️

    • Improved GPX export and numerous bug fixes for a smoother, more stable experience.

    Enjoy the streamlined update—happy navigating!

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  3. 5.3.7

    Platform Support

    • Geo Tracker for iPad — our stable iOS build now runs natively on tablets. Download via the App Store.
    • Android 15 Ready — full compatibility with the latest Android release.

    2. Immersive Map View

    • True full-screen — top and bottom panels become translucent so your map fills the display.

    3. iOS Enhancements

    • Improved compass navigation — leverage your device’s built-in compass for even more accurate movement direction.
    • GPX import fix — resolved an issue that could prevent GPX files from loading correctly.

    Enjoy the broader device support and cleaner, more accurate mapping!

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  4. 5.3.6 - Welcome iOS Users 🎉

    Geo Tracker is now on iOS! Download from the App Store and read more here.

    New Subscription Options

    • Annual plans available — enjoy all premium features at a lower yearly rate.
    • Switch between monthly and annual billing in Settings → Manage Subscription.

    Smarter Recording

    • Keep previous tracks selected — long-press the record button after choosing tracks in the list to retain your selection for the new session.

    Garmin Watch Fix

    • Resolved the issue causing constant vibration notifications on Garmin watches. No more interruptions!

    Enjoy the new platform, savings, and smoother tracking experience!

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  5. 5.3.4

    • GPX route support — Geo Tracker now imports GPX files containing <rte> (route) tags.
    • Enhanced KML/KMZ import — improved parsing of KML and KMZ files, with more reliable handling of waypoints and track segments.
    • Hide “My location” button — toggle the on-screen location-pin button off in Display settings for an uncluttered map view.
  6. 5.3.3

    Refreshed UI

    • Slimmed top panel — takes up less screen space for a cleaner map view.

    Trash Bin Enhancements

    • Empty bin on demand — manually clear the trash, or let it auto-purge deleted routes after 30 days.

    Stats Screen Update

    • Recording date now appears under the route name in Statistics (and in shared screenshots).

    Expanded Trip List Info

    • See your total route count, plus how many are selected or in the trash, right in the trip list header.

    5. Azimuth Display Fix

    • Compass heading now shows as 0…360° (instead of -180…+180°) for unambiguous bearings.
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  7. 5.3.2

    Map Providers Overhaul

    • Petal Maps added — enjoy Huawei’s Petal Maps in Geo Tracker: detailed vector data for many regions and full support on devices without Google Play services. (Note: Petal Maps does not include satellite imagery.)
    • Yandex Maps removed — we’ve dropped Yandex support due to their new, prohibitive pricing policy.

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  8. 5.3.0

    Seamless Sync to Folder

    • Sync to folder replaces separate import/export: drop GPX/KML/KMZ files into /Documents/GeoTracker (or other folder) and tap Sync  to load.
    • Auto-Sync (subscription required) — enable in Settings → Storage settings to import new files automatically on launch.
    • Pro tip: Use FolderSync or similar to mirror this folder with cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.).

    Enhanced Trip Management

    • Trash bin — recover accidentally deleted trips via the new bin, accessible from the trip list.
    • Bulk delete — select multiple trips and remove them all in one tap.

    Enjoy a smoother workflow and peace of mind knowing your trips are safe!

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  9. 5.2.3

    Automatic Stop Detection (Beta)

    • Stop markers — Geo Tracker now flags points where you pause for some time.
    • Enable in Settings → Record settings → Stop markers (Beta).

    Bearing to Point

    • Azimuth display — tap any marker or selected point to view the bearing (direction) and distance to it in real time.

    Enjoy the new auto-stop feature and easier navigation cues!

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  10. 5.2.1

    Chart Enhancements

    • Marker overlays on charts — see your waypoints directly in the graphs, marked with dots and dashed vertical lines.

    Recording Profiles

    • New “Airplane” profile — optimized settings for reliable GPS logging during flights.

    Track Interaction

    • Instant point info — drag along the route line on the map to view that point’s details in real time.

    Search Improvements

    • Expanded coordinate parsing — enter a wider variety of coordinate formats in the search dialog and jump straight to them.

    Enjoy the sharper insights and new flight-friendly recording mode!

    Release 5.2.1 screenshot

  11. 5.1.3

    Automated Recording

    • Tasker & MacroDroid support — trigger Geo Tracker to start/stop recording automatically. See our automation guide for setup.

    New Sport Mode

    • Ski statistics — Geo Tracker now computes downhill and uphill metrics for your ski sessions.

    Android Compatibility

    • Android 12 ready — full support and optimized behavior on the latest OS.
    • Landscape & startup fixes — Navigation Mode now initializes correctly in landscape and on app launch.

    Background Recording Setup

    • Updated guides — in-app instructions for Xiaomi, Huawei and others.

    Performance & Efficiency

    • Faster stats & charts — smoother loading of statistics and full-screen graphs.
    • Lower battery use — reduced background recording drain.

    Enjoy the new automation features and improved performance!

  12. 5.1.2

    • Search bar in the track list—filter by name or description to quickly find and select any trip.

    Flexible Units & Metrics

    • Separate units for distance (km, mi, nm) and altitude (m, ft).
    • Slope display now toggles between degrees and percent.
    • Refined vertical distance calculation—more accurate ascent/descent based on your feedback.
    • Improved navigation mode—bottom panels no longer obscure your location arrow.
    • Automatic compass off when speed exceeds 3 km/h (down from 5 km/h) for smoother tracking.

    Smarter Markers

    • Enhanced “add marker here”—markers dropped at your current position now auto-include location accuracy and its distance/time from trip start in the description.

    Enjoy the faster search, more precise metrics, and cleaner navigation experience!

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  13. 5.1.1

    Performance

    • Faster trip loading — optimized handling for routes with a large number of markers.

    Statistics

    • Improved algorithms — refined calculations for speed, elevation and other metrics. Tip: To apply the updates to existing routes, export them as GPX/KML and then re-import.

    Recording Precision

    • Higher-resolution distance triggers — now choose minimum recording distances of 50 cm, 10 cm, or 1 cm in your custom profile.

    UI Simplification

    • Always-on route display — the “show/hide route” toggle has been removed to avoid accidental hides. Selected routes now reliably appear on the map.

    Enjoy the snappier performance and finer control!

  14. 5.1.0

    • Navigation Mode — enable in Layers to have the map auto-rotate with your direction. Tip: Calibrate your compass by moving your phone in a “figure eight” for accurate readings.
    • Compass toggle — turn off compass data in settings if you prefer GPS-only orientation.

    Geolocation & Recording

    • Location services check — the app warns you if GPS is off, prompts to enable it before starting a recording, and updates status if it’s turned off mid-recording.
    • Battery optimization prompt — Samsung users will be reminded to disable battery savers before a background recording begins.

    UI & Design

    • Fresh look — updated icons, fonts, and colors; edit dialogs are now compact and no longer full-screen.

    Recording Notifications

    • Enhanced notification — your current speed, altitude, coordinate accuracy, and visible satellite count are shown in the ongoing recording alert.

    Enjoy smoother navigation and a more reliable recording experience!

  15. 5.0.4

    Expanded Cache

    • Larger map cache — OSM/Mapbox now stores up to 256 MB (up from 50 MB).

    2. Coordinate Tools

    • Find by coordinates — enter decimal or DMS in the main menu to jump to any location. Also supports “open with” from other apps (e.g. Google Photos).
    • Copy format choice — long-press the copy button to select decimal or degrees when copying coordinates.

    4. Units & Display

    • Nautical miles — new distance unit available under display settings.
    • Hide status bar — fully hide the bottom panel via display settings for an uncluttered map view.

    5. Screenshot Enhancements

    • Stats-only screenshots — long-press the save/share button to capture just the charts and metrics, without the map.

    6. Data Import & KML Support

    • Closed paths from KMLLinearRing polygons now import as closed routes in the app.

    7. Recording Profile Upgrades

    • Custom profile options — new settings for recording rate and minimum distance thresholds.

    8. Smarter Statistics

    • Algorithm improvements — refined calculations for max speed, elevation, vertical distance, and slopes. Minor elevation noise is now ignored so you get more accurate vertical ascent/descent.

    Thank you for all your feedback and track submissions—keep them coming! Enjoy the update.

  16. 5.0.3

    Satellite Imagery for OSM/Mapbox

    • New satellite layer — switch to satellite view when using OSM/Mapbox maps.
    • High-res tiles powered by Mapbox for crisp aerial imagery.

    Other Enhancements

    • More precise speed display up to 30 km/h (30 mph) for finer-grained readings.
    • Hide track endpoints — toggle off start/end markers on the map.
    • Reduced memory usage — major optimizations when many tracks are open simultaneously.

    Enjoy the update!

    Release 5.0.3 screenshot

  17. 5.0.2

    Reliable Background Recording

    • Power-management guide — a new help article walks you through configuring your device’s battery and power-saving settings so Geo Tracker can record uninterrupted in the background.

    Flexible Donations

    • Upgraded payments SDK — our Google in-app billing library is now updated, so you can make the same donation multiple times if you like 😉.

    GPS Week Rollover Fix

    • Legacy device support — for older hardware that didn’t auto-apply the April 6, 2019 GPS week rollover, you can now enter a manual offset (619315200) in Settings → Record Settings.

    Enjoy the update, and thanks for helping us improve Geo Tracker!

  18. 5.0.0

    New Map Source: OpenStreetMap

    • Switch to OSM — now available alongside Google and Yandex maps, via Mapbox.
    • Why OSM? Trails and minor paths often appear here first—perfect for mountain and off-road exploration.
    • High-quality delivery — fast rendering, smart caching, powered by Mapbox (subscription required).

    Recording & Compatibility

    • Android 10+ support — background tracking has been optimized.
      • Tip: Grant Allow all the time location access and disable battery optimizations (Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, etc.). See setup instructions.
    • A-GPS reset — clear and reload your device’s A-GPS data from Record settings if you encounter GPS glitches.

    Map & UI Enhancements

    • Redesigned map settings — quickly swap map sources (Yandex, Google, OSM) and layers (scheme, satellite, relief).
    • Expanded status panel — now shows momentary azimuth, measurement precision, and more.

    Elevation & Data Settings

    • Sea-level baseline — switch from the default WGS84 ellipsoid to mean sea level for more accurate altitude readings.
    • Manual baseline correction — offset your elevation baseline if needed (both options under Record settings).

    Track Management

    • Up to 100 open routes — load more tracks at once (warning: heavy RAM & battery usage).

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  19. 4.0.0

    Recording & Import

    • Optimized background tracking — smoother, uninterrupted recordings. (Tip: whitelist Geo Tracker in your phone’s battery/recording settings.)
    • Universal file opening — import GPX/KML/KMZ from any app (Chrome, Drive, WhatsApp, …).

    Maps & Visualization

    • Dark mode for Google Maps — perfect for low-light viewing.
    • Persistent color mode — your preferred track colors (solid, speed gradient or elevation gradient) stick across sessions.
    • New info panel — see current coordinates, satellite count, elevation, speed, recording and GPS status at a glance.
    • Redesigned markers — faster, more intuitive placement and editing.
    • Coordinate copy — tap to copy any marker’s latitude/longitude.
    • Live distance & bearing — real-time “how far and which direction” to your selected point.

    Performance & Storage

    • Rewritten storage engine — lightning-fast track loading and browsing. (First launch may take a moment to migrate your data.)
    • Yandex Maps SDK update — upgraded for snappier performance and cleaner visuals.
      • Note: Yandex no longer supports its Satellite layer—use Google Maps for satellite imagery.

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  20. 3.3.0

    Share Your Statistics

    • Screenshot sharing — tap Share on the Statistics screen to send a full trip summary (map, charts, metrics) via Facebook, Twitter, email, or any app.

    Full‐Screen Charts

    • Immersive view — tap any chart to expand it full-screen, then pinch-zoom or pan to inspect details.

    Duration-Based Charts

    • New axis option — switch your charts between distance and duration directly from the Statistics screen for deeper insights.

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  21. 3.2.1

    Visualization

    • Track color modes — now color your routes by speed or elevation gradient for instant visual insights.

    File Formats

    • KMZ support — import and export KMZ files just like GPX/KML.

    Localization

    • New languages — gracias a nuestros voluntarios! Geo Tracker now also in Spanish, Italian and French.

    Recording Enhancements

    • Auto-start recording — begin tracking automatically when you launch the app.
    • Richer custom profiles — added new parameter values for your tailored recording settings.

    Beta Program


    Enjoy the update and thanks for helping us make Geo Tracker better!

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  22. 2.0.0

    Marker Placement

    • Control-panel button — tap the marker-pin icon to drop a marker at your current GPS position (with error feedback if fix is unavailable).
    • Long-press & drag — touch and hold anywhere on the map, then drag the pin.

    Route Planning

    • Planning mode — start with a blank map, and add markers before you head out.

    KML Waypoint Support

    • KML import/export — load and save tracks and waypoints in standard KML format for easy sharing across apps.
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  23. 1.0.0

    Geo Tracker is published for the first time in Google Play.

  24. Start of development