# TrailWatch

> Hike with a purpose: join us in protecting Hong Kong’s country parks!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.computancy.countrypark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.computancy.countrypark)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.computancy.countrypark`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TrailWatch
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 96,710
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (1,688 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2013-10-28
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 210 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.computancy.countrypark)
- **Website:** [https://www.trailwatch.hk](https://www.trailwatch.hk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.trailwatch.hk/privacy](https://www.trailwatch.hk/privacy)

## Description

TrailWatch is Hong Kong's innovative hiking app combining trail exploration with conservation efforts. Track your hikes using GPS, plan and share personalized routes, and monitor the terrain with detailed stats like elevation and calories burned. Invite friends to join group hikes with real-time location sharing and photo uploads for an enhanced social experience. Beyond hiking, TrailWatch empowers users to protect country parks by reporting unusual incidents, including concrete walkway encroachments.

Featuring multiple map options, TrailWatch fosters a community dedicated to enjoying and safeguarding Hong Kong's natural beauty. Developed with support from the WYNG Foundation, this app promotes education and engagement for a more caring society. Privacy is a priority, ensuring your data remains secure as you explore and protect the trails.

## Rankings

- #224,532 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.computancy.countrypark.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find TrailWatch good for recording hikes and generally easy to use, but many face issues with map loading and inaccurate route tracking showing straight lines. Login problems persist with limited options, mainly Facebook-only login causing frustration. Sharing options are limited and some app functions like photo uploads and search are problematic. Overall, while the app has useful features for hikers, stability and usability issues hamper its experience.

### Pros

- Good for recording hiking activities
- User-friendly and easy to use hiking app
- Allows sharing of tracked routes (though limited)
- Provides photo map features to enhance trail logging

### Cons

- Map loading is very slow or fails to load on some devices
- Route tracking often records straight lines, not actual paths, causing inaccurate distance and elevation data
- Issues with login: only Facebook login works, other methods fail
- Sharing functionality is limited, e.g., only sharing to WhatsApp
- Repeated Facebook login prompts and failures in searching routes with photos

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.computancy.countrypark)