GPS Software For Metal Detecting

[AzViper]

Here is an App for your Android phone, sorry iPhone user you need to switch over to use this App. The App charts your movement while your out with your detector. I have installed it on my Galaxy 4 but have yet to try it due to my shoulder but I plan on it. There is a free version and a pay version ($3.95) Tect O Trak <<<< Link

Kinda like Minelabs Etrac

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[kazcoro]

That is pretty cool. I will have to try it out.

 

[AzViper]

When I first installed the software I was apprehensive that the software was going to work in Airplane mode on my cellphone. Where I metal detect I have no cellphone connection. The nearest tower is a good 6 miles by birds-eye and it’s an A&TT/Verizon tower.

I set out to chart my walk through my sister’s neighborhood using the Tect O Trac and Goggles My Tracks. Below are four images. The first image on the left is with cellphone service on and the right image is with the cellphone in Airplane mode. There is a slight change in the two images as the image with the cellphone service on did a better job of charting. The next set of images are that of Googles My Track. The images again are with and without cellphone service.

To my amazement both software’s did as they are designed to do. The most important is to track my movement with no cell phone service. Will the software replace my stand alone GPS, no. Being outdoors I need a fighting chance to be able to make an emergency cellphone call if needed. For the relic hunters that are working parks, school yards, etc. the software I give a thumbs up. Even for the gold hunters working outback and has the ability to charge their cellphone I give the software a thumbs up.

When you’re in a wide open space having the ability to at least have an idea as to where you have walked is great, but like all GPS’s they all suffer from pinpoint accuracy and the end user needs to take this in account while using any GPS.

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[Joe Z]

I just downloaded that app.....Looks Good

 

[Wormslayer]

Hi,

I just thought I'd let you know there has recently been a major update to Tect O Trak.

Check it out here:- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trib.app.tectotraklite


Ty for your continued support AZ Viper

 

[Prospector70]

I like it, don't know if I would put anything of value in the finds box though

 

[VernonWalter]

If you're on iOS there is a fitness tracker that will make a map of your path. So for personal reference / tracking, that might work. I'll have to ask the person I know what the name of it is, but pretty sure it's something 'Tracker' too. Just putting it out for consideration.

 

[Wormslayer]

I like it, don't know if I would put anything of value in the finds box though

Yes it will.. You just need to know how to use Tect O Trak.

Here's how I use it :- I start up GPS. Mark out my search area. Then, when I'm ready to start detecting I just hit the 'Start tracking' button. Now this is the clever bit.. I then just put my phone away and carry on detecting as normal!!

The next time a look at Tect O Trak will be only when I've been there a good few hours, and I have reached the point where I am uncertain where to go next. A quick look at Tect O Trak will show me the areas I haven't been, or haven't covered as much. By searching those highlighted areas, anything you find there will be a direct result of information you got from Tect O Trak. So yes, it will add to finds box. I have experienced myself many times.

HH & GL

 

[moxford]

MapMyRun is free and you don't have to worry about what they're doing with your "finds" and "find locations." =)

 

[Wormslayer]

MapMyRun is free and you don't have to worry about what they're doing with your "finds" and "find locations." =)

That's because its not a metal detecting app! Does it record color separated tracks on the same map? Can you stop, quit, and resume at a later date?

There are loads of apps just like mapmyrun. But there is only one app like Tect O Trak!

 

[Wormslayer]

MapMyRun is free and you don't have to worry about what they're doing with your "finds" and "find locations." =)

I misread what you said there! Who's they? If you had read back on this post, you will have discovered that I am just a detectorist like you. Only difference is that I'm trying to create a useful app for us to use at my own time and expense. Your inference that there maybe something dodgy about the app does not help the cause at all.

 

[AzViper]

I have been using this software for a while. I have no issues with it. It works just as it is stated. I would be more worried with a smart phone and taking pictures then posting those pictures online. Embedded in those images is everything anyone wanted to know of the location where those images were taken.

 

[mikeraydj]

Wormslayer, Being overly sensitive to criticism also doesn't help your cause either. People patting you on the back won't give anything to make your program better or how to market it better.

 

[collision]

Just downloaded this app..working nice

 

[Wormslayer]

Glad to hear it! . Heres a secret tip for you. On the main screen, hold down/long press the coil in the logo Tect O Trak. ( you may have to do it twice the first time..)

HH & Good luck.