GPS Tracking Lite for iPhone
Today, we will take a closer look at the GPS Tracking Lite app for the iPhone. This application was developed by GTX Corp and is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It is now available in three different languages including English, Spanish, and French. The folks at GTX clearly had social networking in mind during the development process and added a feature that allows simple GPS tracking to locate people instantly from your mobile device.
Custom settings give users the option to activate location sharing with friends, co-workers, family members and associates without compromising personal privacy. Suggested uses include coordinating meetings with friends or business colleagues, keeping track of children, locating family members, and social media location sharing on popular platforms such as Twitter or Facebook. One thing we liked about this program is that you can customize the settings so you get exactly what you want out of it without disclosing any unnecessary information. Since privacy is a major concern, this is a very attractive feature!
Additional Features and Technology
This app acts as a simple solution for locating children and family members giving you the ability to know exactly where they are at any given time with a quick swipe of your touch screen. One feature we liked about this particular application was the turn by turn directions to meet with a specific person or find a physical location. This really comes in handy at concerts, sporting events, or other crowded locations where it is often difficult to meet up with friends or family.
If you want to get creative and expand the functionality, the LOCiMOBILE technology will allow you to pinpoint a specific spot on a map so you can easily return to it later. Even if you don't need to mark the location of a hidden gold mine or sunken treasure, you can apply this technology to some everyday dilemmas including finding a parked car or remembering exactly which store had that great pair of jeans you wanted to go back for.
Paid vs. Free Version - What Are The Differences?
The iPhone software currently has a paid version and a free download. The free version will let you track up to six different users and includes Facebook and Twitter integration. The paid version gives you unlimited user tracking along with the ability to send direct messages in an ad-free environment. Users have downloaded this application from iTunes close to a million times and it managed to land a spot in the top three on the list of social networking apps.
If you need a GSP cell phone tracking solution for fun or to keep track of your loved ones, this program offers a quick and easy answer. Previous versions were known to have some bugs but the current version carries a five-star rating based on well over 300 user ratings and reviews. It is highly recommended that you have the latest updated version of the iPhone operating system installed to get the most from this application and keep it working properly.
Below are a few screen shots to give you an overview of what the messaging system and user interface looks like:
Google My Tracks Review
My Tracks is another GPS tracking application for Android phones that records and tracks location data. This particular app is ideally suited for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts as it helps to monitor key elements of athletic performance such as speed, time, and distance traveled. You can plot your recorded routes on Google maps and later share them with friends or workout partners.
This is a great tool for running, walking, hiking, or cycling clubs. You can even embed the Google maps you create on a website if you wish to share your information online on a blog, website or social network.
One of the features I really liked about this app was the ability to generate a visual elevation profile. I live in a mountainous state and do a lot of hiking and mountain biking so being able to generate an elevation profile by time or by distance really comes in handy.
Another creative way to use this application is for tracking driving routes. If you need to keep track of your mileage for business reimbursement or tax purposes, this is a great way to create and organize a log without worrying about paperwork! In fact, you set up the program to send your information directly to a spreadsheet.
I get a lot of questions from people asking which GPS cell phone tracker app is best for recording workouts and outdoor adventures; Google My Tracks is definitely a great place to start. The user interface is clean and crisp making it ideal for rapidly accessing data, it doesn't take much in the way of effort to get it set up and best of all, it's free!
This workout tracking app is currently only available for Android phones so for now, you are out of luck if you are using an iPhone or a Blackberry device.
For all the Apple junkies out there, have no fear, there are plenty of free iPhone tracking apps to choose from on iTunes. Google My Tracks gets an enthusiastic four and a half stars out of five. When you need to monitor your workouts with precision, this program gets the job done with ease.