GPS Trace - Track & Record

Precise GPS tracks for hiking, cycling and running. Live stats, altitude profiles, GPX export. CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri. Battery optimized.

GPS Trace – GPS Tracking App for iOS Record, view and analyze your routes with precision

Overview

GPS Trace is an iOS GPS tracking app for hikers, runners, cyclists, drivers and anyone who wants to record and analyze their journeys. Simple interface, accurate tracking and advanced features for everyday or sports use.

Key features

Real-time GPS tracking • Continuous recording with live stats: distance, speed, altitude • Track updated on the map while recording

Background tracking • Recording while the app is in the background (optional in Settings) • Ideal for long outings without keeping the screen on

GPS and battery optimization • Accuracy adapted to speed: stopped, walking, cycling, driving • Quality filtering and track smoothing • High-precision mode and advanced settings

CarPlay

• Start and stop recording from the CarPlay screen • Live stats: distance, speed, duration, GPS points • iPhone app launches automatically when needed

Apple Watch, Siri and Live Activity

• Control recording from Apple Watch • Siri and Shortcuts commands (start, stop, open last track) • Live Activity and Dynamic Island: live distance, timer, speed and points • Refresh modes: Eco, Balanced, Fluid

Map and visualization

• Interactive map: Standard, 3D, Hybrid, Satellite — 2D/3D toggle • Altitude and speed profiles with detailed charts • Statistics: distance, duration, average and max speed, min/max altitude

Track management

• GPX file import and GPX 1.1 export • Share via the iOS share sheet — compatible with most GPS apps • History, save, search, filters and loaded track management

Autosave and resume

• Automatic GPX backup when leaving the app • Resume offered on reopening (resume or discard)

Customization

• Metric or imperial units — French or English interface • Map style, light/dark appearance, keep screen on, haptic feedback • Accessibility: Dynamic Type and VoiceOver

Target audience

Hikers, runners, cyclists, drivers, geocachers and anyone who records their journeys.

Platforms and requirements

• iOS 17.6 or later — iPhone and iPad • Apple Watch (remote control) — CarPlay (Driving Task) • Location permission, with Always option for background tracking

Summary

GPS Trace brings together accurate tracking, battery optimization, CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, Live Activity, multiple map styles, altitude/speed profiles and full GPX management. A bilingual solution to record and analyze your routes.