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Strava is a good one. I use for all my hikes at home and used it on the Camino too. It has a low draw on the phone battery and automatically pauses when you stop. Tracks distance, elevation, average pace, time, etc.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
Try StravaI'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
I like the Under Armor MapMyWalkI'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
Can you use Relive with aeroplane mode ON?I use "Relive". It records your track, as well as a graphic elevation profile, inserts any photo's you take along the way at the appropriate spot, and allows you to create a daily video of your travels. I start it in the morning and it runs smoothly in the background without using a lot of power. I've been using it for about 5 Camino's. And, it's free.
Out of a genuine sense of curiosity, may I ask why? I may be missing out on something, but I’m not sure what it could be.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
I used this too. Its a fun way to share with friends and family back home and takes a lot of work out of it for you.I use "Relive". It records your track, as well as a graphic elevation profile, inserts any photo's you take along the way at the appropriate spot, and allows you to create a daily video of your travels. I start it in the morning and it runs smoothly in the background without using a lot of power. I've been using it for about 5 Camino's. And, it's free.
Just downloaded Relive. It’s free for one week of use, then pay subscriptionI use "Relive". It records your track, as well as a graphic elevation profile, inserts any photo's you take along the way at the appropriate spot, and allows you to create a daily video of your travels. I start it in the morning and it runs smoothly in the background without using a lot of power. I've been using it for about 5 Camino's. And, it's free.
Just downloaded the Relive app. Unfortunately, it’s free for 7 days, then $38.99/yr.I use "Relive". It records your track, as well as a graphic elevation profile, inserts any photo's you take along the way at the appropriate spot, and allows you to create a daily video of your travels. I start it in the morning and it runs smoothly in the background without using a lot of power. I've been using it for about 5 Camino's. And, it's free.
Just curious, since you usually rely on your Apple watch, why leave it at home?Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home
I have been keeping a record of all my walks/hikes/ski tours over the decades and print out a book each time I have enough. It has minimal data but distances/gradient etc is something that I've consistantly always includedOut of a genuine sense of curiosity, may I ask why? I may be missing out on something, but I’m not sure what it could be.
‘Mind your own business!’ would be a perfectly reasonable reply, of course.
Just another thing to have to charge...Just curious, since you usually rely on your Apple watch, why leave it at home?
Strava app is what you’re looking for including distances, elevation, average speed, etc. I use Garmin Instinct watch that I sync with Strava app in my iPhone. I like it a lot.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
I thought about using the phone on aeroplane mode for the very reason I wanted to save battery life but wasn't sure if that impacted on the functionality of the walking apps.I generally use Strava mainly for cycling but more recently for hillwalking as well. It is quite limited in map options and apps such as Outdoor Active generally give a better choice especially if you opt for a paid subscription. Relive is linked to my Strava account and sends me an email offering to create a video after each event but I really only use it for special trips.
For a full day on the Camino, particularly if you are taking phone photos as well, battery life can be an issue. Bringing a power-pack and recharging at lunch is one option but switching to Airplane mode is even better. It also removes the distraction of WhatsApp beeps and spam emails.
just use Directions in Google Maps - no need for eye strain as Google lady will simply say "turn here" etc wherever needed from your pocketI'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
On my iPhone, I have “GPS Tracker” and use it often. It tells the time and distance of tracks recorded, but also, I can save its GPX files and use other tools to tell the distance (such as https://gpsvisualizer.com). I don’t know whether Android has it, but I’m sure Android, like iPhone, has dozens of tracking apps.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
@browneyedsusie isn't looking for an app for directions. She wants an app that will record her actual walking distances and elevation gain.just use Directions in Google Maps - no need for eye strain as Google lady will simply say "turn here" etc wherever needed from your pocket
I use Geo Tracker. It's free and available in the Google Play store. It's the best free tracker I've yet to find. Not sure if it's available for the iPhone. Another option that I have but I've yet to actually use it is the paid version of Alltrails. I know it has a tracker but I have yet to figure out how to use it since I like Geo Tracker so much. I know that Alltrails is available for both the Android and the Iphone.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
Now I am confused. At #4 you recommend wise pilgrim app so are you saying it is a record and not directions app?@browneyedsusie isn't looking for an app for directions. She wants an app that will record her actual walking distances and elevation gain.
You are right, Wise Pilgrim app is for directions. I think that the title of the thread was changed to clarify what kind of app @browneyedsusie is looking for after I made that post (or I didn't read it correctly).Now I am confused. At #4 you recommend wise pilgrim app so are you saying it is a record and not directions app?
Yes it is confusing and with respect it would be better if the OP simply said what she WANTS, but if she really is after a recorder (eg to import into Google Earth and make a flyover?) then OutdoorActive is the one I use for such tasks.You are right, Wise Pilgrim app is for directions. I think that the title of the thread was changed to clarify what kind of app @browneyedsusie is looking for after I made that post (or I didn't read it correctly).
Actually she did say what she wants: "Best app to accurately record distances, elevation and descent per day"Yes it is confusing and with respect it would be better if the OP simply said what she WANTS,
Let your body do the talkingI'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
The basic features are free. You’ll be limited in the number of photos, editing options, etc. without a subscription but otherwise the app works.Just downloaded Relive. It’s free for one week of use, then pay subscription
Just downloaded the Relive app. Unfortunately, it’s free for 7 days, then $38.99/yr.
I love my Garmin Fenix watch/Garmin Connect. . . . Something else I own, that most of the features on are a mystery to me.I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
That was the way it used to be, but when I tried to use it for my Camino last year, it seemed to be basically unusable without a paid subscription.The basic features are free. You’ll be limited in the number of photos, editing options, etc. without a subscription but otherwise the app works.
Interesting - I’m still using my free version without any issues.That was the way it used to be, but when I tried to use it for my Camino last year, it seemed to be basically unusable without a paid subscription.
I thought this would be useful so I downloaded it and tried to use it to track my walk today. But in order to save the track, it seems you need a Seznam.cz account. And it won't let me make an account. I've been trying for a few days and every time I try I receive the response "Registration not completed due to prevention of mass/robotic registrations. Please repeat registration process later." Until they sort that out, I don't know if any new users will be able to track their walks in a permanent way.mapy.cz is a great map app with the Camino route built in, and you can use it to track your walk. You can set it to automatically pause when you stop walking.
Are we complicating life a bit with these applications ?I thought this would be useful so I downloaded it and tried to use it to track my walk today. But in order to save the track, it seems you need a Seznam.cz account. And it won't let me make an account. I've been trying for a few days and every time I try I receive the response "Registration not completed due to prevention of mass/robotic registrations. Please repeat registration process later." Until they sort that out, I don't know if any new users will be able to track their walks in a permanent way.
You're right, generally speaking. For me personally though, I have to make sure my heart rate doesn't go too high, having somehow managed to survive 2 (count'em!) cardiac arrests.Are we complicating life a bit with these applications ?
Got AF at end of Norte last year , only realised when home and replacing blood pressure tablets.
Cardiologist a few weeks later gives it a jump start ……back into rhythm.
Will I get the watch that shows all………his comments and I quote;
“ Are you really going to be looking at the watch all day “” ?
We love the KISS way of life , which is getting harder as traders are even trying to stop cash….
Imagine that in Spain on the Camino …..no cash
I'm using the applications to create tracks, not for my Camino routes in Spain (there are already plenty of tracks for those), but for the routes around Toronto that our Camino walking group takes. That way, when I'm training I can walk them again on days that the Camino walking group doesn’t meet. Or we can walk them as a group when the regular walk leader is away. The walking group also likes to see the tracks posted on a map at the end of the walk so they can see and/or show others where they've been on the map.Are we complicating life a bit with these applications ?
Got AF at end of Norte last year , only realised when home and replacing blood pressure tablets.
Cardiologist a few weeks later gives it a jump start ……back into rhythm.
Will I get the watch that shows all………his comments and I quote;
“ Are you really going to be looking at the watch all day “” ?
We love the KISS way of life , which is getting harder as traders are even trying to stop cash….
Imagine that in Spain on the Camino …..no cash
Yes this is what I was doing using OutdoorActive as stated above.I'm using the applications to create tracks, not for my Camino routes in Spain (there are already plenty of tracks for those), but for the routes around Toronto that our Camino walking group takes. That way, when I'm training I can walk them again on days that the Camino walking group doesn’t meet. Or we can walk them as a group when the regular walk leader is away. The walking group also likes to see the tracks posted on a map at the end of the walk so they can see and/or show others where they've been on the map.
I trust that isn't too unacceptable.
Your explanation is very acceptable David.I'm using the applications to create tracks, not for my Camino routes in Spain (there are already plenty of tracks for those), but for the routes around Toronto that our Camino walking group takes. That way, when I'm training I can walk them again on days that the Camino walking group doesn’t meet. Or we can walk them as a group when the regular walk leader is away. The walking group also likes to see the tracks posted on a map at the end of the walk so they can see and/or show others where they've been on the map.
I trust that isn't too unacceptable.
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