Tracesmap
OpenStreetMap GPS App
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
TracesMap combines GPS trace recording and OpenStreetMap POI editing in one app, built for mapping on the go. Record your journeys, upload GPX traces directly to OpenStreetMap, and help improve the world's free map.
KEY FEATURES
- Record GPX Traces: Capture your GPS tracks with distance-based or time-based recording methods.
- Direct OSM Upload: Seamlessly upload your traces to OpenStreetMap with one tap.
- Add & Edit POIs: Place new points of interest on the map or edit tags on existing OSM nodes and polygons, with a live tag preview as you edit.
- Brand & Place Search: Find businesses and places by name using the Name Suggestion Index (NSI) and apply the matching OSM tags automatically.
- Multiple Map Styles: Choose from Carto Vector, Topo Vector, Topo Raster, OSM Raster, and Thunderforest Transport.
- Live Dashboard: View real-time speed, elevation, GPS accuracy, and recording stats on-screen.
- Public Traces: Browse public GPS traces from other OpenStreetMap contributors in your area.
- Metric & Imperial Units: Switch between km/m and mi/ft in settings.
- Exclusion Zones: Set locations where GPS recording is automatically paused for privacy.
- Background Recording: Keep recording even when the app is in the background.
- Cloud Sync: Sync your trace data across devices.
- Multilingual: Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
TracesMap is built for the OpenStreetMap community. Log in with your OSM account to start recording traces and editing POIs that help mappers worldwide.
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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- Search for brands and places by name when adding a POI, powered by the OpenStreetMap Name Suggestion Index
- Edit tags on polygon features, not just point POIs
- Live tag preview as you edit a POI's name, type, house number, or fixme
- Filter the map to show only point or only polygon POIs while editing
- Confirmation before discarding unsaved edits when turning off edit mode
- Expanded POI catalog, including new barrier types
- Tighter GPS accuracy filtering for recorded points
The developer, Tracestrack Map Service, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Tracestrack Map Service
- Size
- 11.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, Dutch, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Tracestrack Map Service 2026
