PlaceTrack 4.8.5

PlaceTrack is a contemporary, cross-platform application designed for comprehensive location journaling and sharing. Compatible with iPhone, Apple Watch, and other devices, including integration with CarPlay, it offers continuous location tracking with minimal impact on battery life. The app records data such as speed, heading, altitude, and user activity, providing a detailed history of your movements around the clock.

Its optional sharing features enable users to monitor loved ones' locations, including real-time speed and travel routes. Users can obtain directions to a contact's current position or view street-level imagery of any visited place. Additionally, PlaceTrack allows overlaying and comparing your movement against GPX tracks imported from files, Strava, or Apple Watch workouts, thanks to seamless HealthKit integration.

Key features include:

• Constant location recording with full privacy control
• Compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay systems
• Rich contextual data: including historical locations, speed, course, altitude, and activity type (walking, running, vehicle movement, resting)
• Integration with HealthKit and Strava for GPX file import
• Optional secure location sharing in real-time with trusted contacts
• GPX track merging, map overlays, and export capabilities
• Point of Interest (POI) management and sharing
• Live data requests: triggering immediate location updates from contacts’ devices
• Efficient power consumption: utilizing Significant Location Change (SLC) mode and region monitoring to minimize battery drain by avoiding continuous background operation; GPS hardware is turned off when not needed
• Comprehensive location history storage for later review
• Selective sharing of recent locations or history with authorized contacts
• Forced live location updates from contacts through backend requests
• Delayed synchronization: storing locations offline and uploading them once connectivity is restored
• In-app street view image viewing capabilities
• Route overlays by importing data from Apple Watch, Strava, or GPX files
• Location sharing via address book phone numbers validated through SMS authentication
• Secure data transmission over SSL; strict privacy policies ensuring that no user data is shared with third parties

This application exemplifies a balanced approach to detailed location tracking with an emphasis on battery efficiency and user privacy, making it suitable for both personal journaling and family safety management.