# PeakTrace – Sport Tracker — Ski, Bike & Hike with GPS

> Ski, Bike & Hike with GPS (iPhone/iPad app by Julian Wechner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaktrace-sport-tracker/id6761272484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julian Wechner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888560369)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaktrace-sport-tracker/id6761272484/reviews.md

## What is PeakTrace?

PeakTrace records your outdoor activities with GPS precision — then makes them better. Track skiing, cycling, hiking, or create your own custom activities with personalized icons, colors and statistics. Advanced post-processing automatically corrects your tracks for cleaner stats and smoother routes.

CUSTOM ACTIVITIES
• Create your own sport types with custom icons, colors and statistics
• Not limited to skiing, cycling and hiking — track any outdoor activity
• Manual track entry: add past activities by hand
• Add descriptions to your tracks for personal notes and memories

SKI TRACKING WITH PISTE & LIFT DETECTION
• Automatic detection of ski runs and lift rides from your GPS data
• Winter map overlay with color-coded piste difficulties
• Works with ski resorts worldwide via OpenStreetMap data

CYCLING & HIKING
• Track your rides and hikes with real-time stats
• Step counter for hiking activities
• Auto-pause when you stop — resumes when you move
• Activity-specific map layers (summer trails, winter pistes)

CINEMATIC 3D FLYOVER
• Relive your activities as a cinematic 3D terrain flyover
• Real elevation data with terrain exaggeration
• Multiple map layers: winter, summer, satellite, topographic
• Interactive camera controls during playback

DETAILED ANALYSIS
• Interactive speed and elevation charts synced with the map
• Tap anywhere on the chart to see that point on the map
• 6 key statistics: distance, duration, speed, ascent, descent & more
• Color-coded speed overlay on the track map

SMART POST-PROCESSING
• Automatic outlier removal filters GPS noise
• GPS smoothing for cleaner tracks
• Barometer-based elevation correction
• Stop detection removes stationary clusters
• Reprocess any track at any time

4 MAP TYPES
• Winter map with piste and lift overlays
• Summer map with hiking and cycling trails
• Topographic basemap with terrain contours
• High-resolution satellite orthophoto

PRIVACY-FIRST WITH OPTIONAL BACKUP
• All data stored locally on your device — nothing sent to servers
• Optional encrypted cloud backup via Google Sign-In
• Export any track as GPX for use in other apps
• No ads, no tracking, no analytics

WORKS OFFLINE
• Recording works without internet connection
• Maps are cached for offline use
• Post-processing happens entirely on your device

PeakTrace is the GPS sport tracker that doesn't just record — it improves your data. Whether you're carving down a ski slope, climbing a mountain pass on your bike, or hiking through alpine terrain, PeakTrace gives you the most accurate picture of your activity.

Download PeakTrace and start tracking smarter.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.12 — 2026-08-10

More accurate elevation:

• Much more precise elevation gain — GPS noise is filtered out and existing tours are corrected automatically
• Trim tours afterwards: adjust start and end with ease
• Heading on the map — see at a glance which way you are facing
• Navigation mode while recording: the map rotates with you
• Smaller improvements to manual tours and the map view

### 1.1.10 — 2026-06-24

Our biggest update yet:

• Tour photos: pin your photos along the route – on the map, in the 3D flyover and when sharing
• Tour video export with a cinematic 3D flight
• New Mapbox maps in 2D & 3D, redesigned map screen
• Live dashboard with speed and map while recording
• Much more reliable background GPS recording
• Share tours via link, more stable cloud sync

### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-30

New: Passive background recording — automatic tracks with step counting and auto-pause. Trim recordings precisely with the new timeline trimmer. Plus: activity carousel for quick switching and adaptive GPS sampling for sharper peak speed accuracy.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-14

New: Custom activities! Create your own sports with personalized icons, colors and statistics. Plus: Manual track entry and track descriptions.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-11

First App Store release! GPS tracking for skiing, cycling and hiking with smart post-processing, piste & lift detection, and cinematic 3D flyover.

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