# PredictWind Race Tracker

> Allows participants to send GPS tracking data, or spectators to watch the event.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.predictwind.tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.predictwind.tracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.predictwind.tracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PredictWind Limited
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 15,129
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (54 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2012-10-16
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.predictwind.tracker)
- **Website:** [http://www.predictwind.com](http://www.predictwind.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy-2/](https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy-2/)

## Description

PredictWind Race Tracker is an innovative Chrome extension that enables yacht race participants to share their GPS tracking data and allows spectators to watch the event live. This real-time tracking enhances safety by allowing event organizers to monitor progress and offers competitors the opportunity to replay races for strategic evaluation.

Users can set up personal tracking and easily share web links with friends to showcase their progress. The app consumes approximately 1 MB of data per race day. For activation, users should contact support@predictwind.com, and installation instructions are available at www.predictwind.com/tracker. Note that continuous GPS use may reduce battery life.

## Rankings

- #483,718 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.predictwind.tracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Very good tool for sailors, used worldwide.
- Easy to use and practical for tracking races.
- Helpful customer support.
- Allows real-time tracking of friends' races.
- Features for performance review and safety monitoring.

### Cons

- Glitches and issues with the app not working consistently.
- Problems with the app failing to open or stop functioning.
- Challenging for new users to navigate and use effectively.
- Poor reception and loading times over mobile data.
- Lack of a mobile-friendly shareable tracking link.

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