# JogTracker

> Run, walk, bike tracker.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.highwaynorth.jogtracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.highwaynorth.jogtracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.highwaynorth.jogtracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Highway North Interactive
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 752,298
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (4,708 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-18
- **First published:** 2025-09-18
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.highwaynorth.jogtracker)
- **Website:** [https://www.jogtracker.com](https://www.jogtracker.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.jogtracker.com/privacy](https://www.jogtracker.com/privacy)

## Description

JogTracker is a user-friendly fitness tracker designed for runners, walkers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. It uses GPS and Google Maps to accurately track your distance, offering options to display measurements in miles or kilometers. The app calculates calories burned during workouts and keeps you motivated by awarding bronze, silver, and gold medals for your achievements.

With voice prompts at time or distance intervals, you can stay informed about your progress without looking at your phone. JogTracker also integrates with Bluetooth Smart (BLE) heart rate monitors for detailed fitness insights. Share your workouts easily on Facebook and Twitter to engage with friends. The app even lets you view your jog history online. For users seeking advanced features like real-time speed charts, altitude data, ad-free experience, and auto pause/resume, JogTracker Pro is available as a paid upgrade.

## Rankings

- #80,291 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.highwaynorth.jogtracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

JogTracker is valued for its long-standing reliability, simple interface, and solid run logging with affordable Pro features, plus hardware compatibility. However, numerous reviews report GPS tracking inaccuracies, Android background-location permission challenges, and stability issues across devices. These background and hardware-related reliability gaps hinder usage on some phones, despite years of positive use.

### Pros

- Long-term reliability; users have continued to use it for years.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface.
- Robust run logging and tracking features.
- Pro features unlocked at an affordable price.
- Good hardware compatibility (e.g., Scosche Rhythm 24) and accessibility support (TalkBack).

### Cons

- Persistent GPS tracking inaccuracies and straight-line routes causing distance/time errors.
- Android background location permissions are required; 'always-on' location options are missing on some devices.
- Stability issues: app can stop or freeze in the background or be unreachable.
- Device compatibility problems on certain phones (notably some Samsung models).
- UX gaps like a missing stop button and occasional inability to upload jogs.

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