Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about myTracks
myTracks on iOS/iPadOS does not start
Under certain circumstances it can happen that myTracks no longer starts on an iPhone or an iPad.
Diary mode accuracy
On the iPhone you can start the diary mode in myTracks. This always records a new track point when the iPhone moves significantly.
Poor or no track recording
If myTracks does not record any meaningful or very imprecise tracks on the iPhone, there can be various reasons.
Cancel Premium Subscription
The myTracks premium subscription is fully managed by Apple's App Store.
Distance and Altitude Accuracy
If you compare the track length recorded by myTracks to those recorded by other apps, you may notice a discrepancy.
Recording stops on iOS
A regular, actual recording in myTracks on iOS does not stop automatically. But there is a limitation of iOS that can kill myTracks.
iCloud Files
myTracks supports iCloud synchronization. That means, it synchronizes the tracks between all iOS and macOS devices.
Driver Diagnostics
If you have problems with your GPS logger you can run a diagnostics application.
Driver Compatibility on macOS
During the last years Apple put a lot of effort making macOS more secure, affecting compatibility with external devices such as GPS loggers.
macOS Drivers for GPS Loggers
Some GPS loggers can be used with myTracks without the need to install any driver. Others require an installed USB driver.
Extension Pack (In-App Purchase for iOS)
Some features of myTracks for iOS need an in-app purchase called Extension Pack.
OpenCycleMap
myTracks for iOS and macOS used to provide access to OpenCycleMap, a map style with focus on bicycle lanes.
Extracting GPX files from iTunes Backup
The tracks that you record with myTracks on your iOS device are also contained in an iTunes backup.
myTracks 2.x vs. 3.x
The classic edition, i.e. the non-App-Store edition of myTracks, is only available as version 2.x and not as 3.x.
What happened to the OSM vector maps?
There are different map types in myTracks, the Apple maps, the OSM pixel map and the OSM vector map.
AppleScript Interface
myTracks has an AppleScript interface that can be used by me and you to implement additional features.
Where are the tracks stored?
myTracks manages the tracks on its own. That means it has an own library where the files are stored.