Routie GPS Sports Tracker Reviews

Then an hour later, it tells you your distance so far. This could be solved if Easily by allowing me to trim the route. Or at the very least sending a notification after a short amount of time inactivity.

I would also like for it to give average speed with the option to exclude my top speeds. Including the extremes screws up the data. Also, every run or walk, the speed through out is very jagged even though I’m pretty sure I was going the same speed at least for some portions.

I use RoutieGPSSportsTracker often to track kayaking routes. The only issue I have with it is that you cannot edit the route. If it doesn’t catch the right point of if you forget to stop it. I go kayak 14 miles and forget to stop it and end up with a 74 mile route.

While I like the features of RoutieGPSSportsTracker, it's Apple Watch integration requires your phone to be present to function. While this isn't necessarily a "complaint", (many other apps require phone presence--some, like RunKeeper, don't) it would have been nice to know in advance of purchase. Hence my review--to let others know.

Update (****): I was initially concerned with the Always On tracking, but after talking to the developer I am quite satisfied that is not being abused. In fact I would say based on what I've learned that I'm excited to use this product and support the developer. My last star is only reserved for after my next mountain bike ride.

Original Review (*): It's a real shame the only tracking options are always or never as opposed to most apps that allow you to only be tracked when you're using RoutieGPSSportsTracker .

I use RoutieGPSSportsTracker for kayaking and it’s great getting the statistics and route information, but when I try to pair the health settings with my gen 5 Apple Watch RoutieGPSSportsTracker crashes.

Nov 30: I have yet to have a problem. I have used this in many areas and it has yet to lose gps tracking. I absolutely love RoutieGPSSportsTracker and I love that it helps keep me motivated! I highly recommend this to every one looking for an awesome app!! I hope it never changes. The anti-clutter and not running on social media is still the best parts :-)

Oct 22: still loving RoutieGPSSportsTracker. No problems, yet. Honestly, I would pay for RoutieGPSSportsTracker especially if it stays exactly the same! I love RoutieGPSSportsTracker and I keep recommending it to people I see :-D

Edit: months later and I still love RoutieGPSSportsTracker. It's the only one that keeps me motivated because it is simple and easy to use. I still highly recommend RoutieGPSSportsTracker!!!!

I've used many tracking apps including mapmyrun. This Routie app is way better. Never I repeat, never drops signal, doesn't mess with my music player, doesn't change things on me or any problems.
If you are serious about tracking your walks, runs, bike rides and such, this is probably RoutieGPSSportsTracker for you. And the recent update even added in coaching if you want it.
I also love that RoutieGPSSportsTracker is not run by social media. I thank you so much for that. I hope RoutieGPSSportsTracker stays this wonderful!!!
Thanks for making an awesome tracker app!!!

Routie is excellent! It's obvious a lot of work went into creating it as there are a feast of features, all clearly accessible and easy to use, but you can also disable anything you don't want/need. So, it's as comprehensive or as simple a tracking app as you'll find. Maps are clear and easy to read when on the move, plus have great details like foot trails in recreation areas and coastal shoreline landmarks. You can save a plethora of information about each track you create. Works with other devices (Watch, Pebble, heart rate monitors), integrates with Apple's Health, provides audible feedback (speed, time, distance, even altituded if device is capable) during session if you want. Good stuff!

I love RoutieGPSSportsTracker. It's almost perfect! It tracks whatever kind of activity you're into. For me, I'll be using it for kayaking, walking, motorcycling and bicycling. I love the fact there are icons for each category. RoutieGPSSportsTracker works in the background while your screen is off, which is great for saving battery life. The tracking is very accurate. Taking photos and pinning them along your route is genius and I love that you can upload your adventure to Facebook with a single click.

Here are my suggestions to make RoutieGPSSportsTracker even better:
1) Have a way to show GPS coorinates. (Live and saved)
2) Allow scrolling between photos within the same route. (Instead of having to open one at a time.)
3) Upload the map route to Facebook and also allow user notes before posting.
4) On the details page, create a new line showing 'duration' and 'paused' stats without having to click on 'Distance' and 'Moving' stats to view them. - Also dress this page up some.

Great app. Works well for tracking my runs. I like the history feature where you can swipe your finger along the speed or altitude time history bar to see where on your track you were at that time. Two things I wish RoutieGPSSportsTracker had (hence 4 stars not 5): a way to display speed in minutes-per-mile instead of mph or kph, and a way to disable RoutieGPSSportsTracker from asking about importing/exporting to photo roll. I find it annoying that when I want to check how far I ran, I need to click on recurring pop up windows asking me to import photos.

I surveyed a number of sports GPS apps, and the general theme is bloatware. All I want is a GPS tracker from which I can post maps of my canoe trip or bike ride onto Facebook - which I find to be a great motivation to get out there. Maybe take some pics and post these along the mapped route. Routie is clean, simple, and gets the job done without a fuss. No need to set up an account (RoutieGPSSportsTracker does it itself for hosting data from your trips), no monthly subscriptions, no IAPs, no complex configuring or set-up.
Simple is good, and RoutieGPSSportsTracker fits the bill.

I really like the graphs of speed and altitude with the pin showing where on the route it was happening. The voice coaching is great, a very useful feature.
Having photos automatically attached to the route is great. There are no subscriptions, it just works. And the developer responds to questions and feature requests. I definitely recommend RoutieGPSSportsTracker. This is my go to tracking app.

I enjoy making designs with the tracking while I track my workouts

RoutieGPSSportsTracker has it all, and it's pretty easy to use. I was impressed by the amount of information it tracks and how it is displayed. The product development team is awesome in responding to issues and fixing them quickly (i.e., saving routes under My Routes). If you're looking for a solid sports/activity tracker, look no further---this it it.

Things that make RoutieGPSSportsTracker stand out against other activity trackers:

1. Import photos taken from the camera app (think lockscreen) and integrate them directly into the route map.

2. Scroll through the graphs as it relates to the map so you can see where on the route you slowed down or sped up or the elevation was the lowest.

3. Quick start and quick stop with practically automatic sharing. Two clicks and it's on Facebook and/or Twitter.

4. The sharing is actually really neat. Routie uploads your track with map and details to a website with the pictures you took along the way. Oh and the pictures are pinned on the map to where you took them.

A great app! It does what it supposed to and in a way that is simple and intuitive to use.

The things you need are always within reach or view and the things that you don't need, aren't. It is very clear that the developer cared deeply and gave much thought to how these features should work and be presented properly.

RoutieGPSSportsTracker is really cool and it is one I the few real apps on my phone that I use. I love tracking my routes and mileage on my phone. it is very accurate and it has a lot if details including elevation and speed. it is really helpful as I am training for both a sprint distance triathlon and a half marathon. I would definitely recommend it to my friends!!!!

I use this most often for kayaking in puget sound. I can't wait to use it mountaineering in the Olympics this year!! Super simple interface and a spot on apple watch app. All you have to to do is press start and go, your trip flow is never interrupted. I recommend RoutieGPSSportsTracker to any outdoorsman/woman.

RoutieGPSSportsTracker does exactly what I wanted to track my kayaking trails. I saw a previous review stating "waste of money for kayaking," but I decided to try it anyway, since the screenshots and description fit what I wanted perfectly. I'm glad I did.

It maps my trail, and has a setting to automatically exclude the time I am not moving - such as getting ready to launch or once I've beached at the end. This gives me time to put my phone in its dry box, get ready to launch etc, without damaging my average speed time. Love that!

It keeps constant track of my speed, and can display it on a graph that I can scroll through to see all my highs and lows. My pause points are recorded as well. It records distance, time, average speed and maximum speed - everything I wanted.

It does NOT record stroke count, so maybe that's why the other review was negative. I don't care about stroke count - I just want how fast and far I went, with a neat map and graphs, and RoutieGPSSportsTracker delivers.

I tried Motion X, but found it confusing to use, and half the data such as average speed was not even calculating. RoutieGPSSportsTracker replaced Motion X, as well as Runkeeper and Map My Hike on my phone.

Everything on RoutieGPSSportsTracker is working. It's a say to use and well thought out. I couldn't be happier. This will also be my go-to app for hiking, as it also tracks altitude (which I shut off for kayaking). Overall, awesome job. Well with the $4.99.

Been using RoutieGPSSportsTracker for the past year for all outdoor activities: hiking, biking, paddling. Have found it to be easy and accurate. Love that it is just what it is -- with no social media. The photo option works great too. Love RoutieGPSSportsTracker.

I heard about this from a friend and we use this all the time when we go out kayaking. Great to see the routes we go on and to keep track of our discoveries. Great for other activities and for getting stats for speed and altitude. Too much to list! Just try it!