Tap Start. Move. Your route records itself in the background.

GPS Logger with Battery Saver tracks your walking, running, and cycling routes automatically — even when the app is closed. Tap Start to begin, tap Stop when you're done, and the full route is saved to your History. Adjust the distance interval between 10 m and 100 m to find the right balance between tracking accuracy and battery consumption.

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Background GPS Recording

Location data keeps recording even after you lock the screen or switch to another app. Put your phone in your pocket and go — GPS Logger continues tracking your route in the background throughout your entire walk, run, or ride.

Control Battery Usage with Distance Intervals

Choose a distance interval of 10 m, 25 m, 50 m, or 100 m from the Settings tab. A shorter interval captures more detail but uses more battery. A longer interval stretches battery life for extended outings. Pick the setting that fits your activity.

Real-Time Route on the Map

While logging, your path is drawn as a live blue line on the map. The view follows your current position automatically so you always know where you are and which way you've come. The route updates each time a new location point is recorded.

History of Every Session

Every completed session is saved to the History tab with its date, start time, end time, and duration. Tap any past session to see the full route drawn on a map, complete with a start flag and a finish flag marking where you began and ended.

One button to start. One button to stop.

Tap the large green Start button on the Logger tab and recording begins immediately. The button switches to a red Stop button while logging is active. Tap Stop when you're finished and the session is saved automatically. No accounts, no setup — just tap and go.

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SETTINGS

Dial in the distance interval for your activity.

The distance filter setting in the Settings tab controls how often a location point is saved — once per 10 m, 25 m, 50 m, or 100 m of movement. For a short neighborhood walk where route detail matters, use 10 m. For a long cycling trip where battery life is the priority, use 100 m. The setting takes effect immediately without restarting the logger.

See your route live — and revisit it later.

During an active session, the route appears as a blue polyline on the map that grows as you move. When you review a past session from History, the route reappears in purple with a green start-flag annotation and a checkered finish-flag annotation showing exactly where each session began and ended.

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SETUP

Three steps from install to first recorded route.

Open the app and grant location permission when prompted. Tap the green Start button before your walk, run, or ride. Tap Stop when you're back. The route is saved and waiting in the History tab. That's the entire workflow — straightforward by design.

Tap Start. Move. Tap Stop.
Every route saves itself to the map.

Three Steps to Your First Recorded Route

1
Choose a distance interval (optional)

Open the Settings tab and select a distance interval: 10 m for high-detail short routes, 25 m for everyday use (default), or 50–100 m when battery life is the priority. The change takes effect immediately.

2
Tap Start and head out

Tap the green Start button on the Logger tab. Put your phone in your pocket — GPS Logger records your position in the background the entire time you're moving, even with the screen off.

3
Tap Stop when you arrive

When you reach your destination, tap the red Stop button. The session ends, your route is saved, and the map zooms out to show the complete path you traveled.

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What Users Are Saying

"I use this every morning for my walking route. It keeps tracking in the background without draining the battery too fast — I set the interval to 50 m and it's been a good balance. The map view after each walk is a nice way to see how far I went."

— morning_walker_tanaka

"Perfect for cycling. I tap Start before I leave and Stop when I'm back, and the full route is there in History. The start and finish flag markers on the map are a nice touch. Simple app that does exactly what it promises."

— cycling_log_sato

"I tried a few GPS tracking apps and this one stood out for being genuinely simple. No accounts to create, no complicated dashboards — just Start, ride, Stop. The battery saver angle is real too; 100 m intervals work great for long rides."

— route_tracker_yamada

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.

QDoes recording continue when the app is closed or the screen is off?

AYes. GPS Logger uses iOS background location tracking to continue recording even when the screen is locked or you've switched to another app. When you first launch the app, grant location access as "Always" — this is required for background recording to work.
QHow do I reduce battery consumption?

AOpen the Settings tab and set a longer distance interval. At 100 m, the app records one location point for every 100 meters you travel, which significantly reduces how often the GPS chip is accessed. For long outings where battery life is more important than route detail, 50 m or 100 m is the recommended setting.
QMy route isn't appearing on the map.

ACheck that location access is set to "Always" in Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → GPS Logger. Also note that in areas with weak GPS signal — such as indoors or in dense urban canyons — location points with low accuracy are automatically filtered out and not recorded.
QHow do I delete a recorded session?

AGo to the History tab and swipe left on the session you want to remove. Deleted sessions cannot be recovered, so make sure you've finished reviewing the route before deleting it.
QCan I use other apps while GPS Logger is recording?

AYes. Once you tap Start, you can use your phone normally — browse, listen to music, take photos — and GPS Logger continues recording your route in the background. Tap Stop in the Logger tab whenever you're ready to end the session.

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