Version History

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!

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!

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!

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!

• 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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Navigation Improvements

• 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!

Faster Trip Search

• 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.

Navigation & UI Tweaks

• 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!

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!

Navigation Mode

• 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!

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 KML — LinearRing 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.

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!

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!

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).

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.

Navigation & Markers

• 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.

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.

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

• Join the beta — test upcoming features!

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

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.

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