This app, Track My Journey - Travel Log, aims to provide users with a comprehensive tool for recording, storing, and sharing their travel experiences. Developed by CeylonLabs, it positions itself as more than just a GPS tracker, offering features designed to enhance the journey both during and after the trip.
The core functionality revolves around real-time GPS tracking. Users can start and stop recording their routes with a single tap, allowing them to capture their adventures with location accuracy. A key feature is the ability to attach photos to specific points along the tracked route, creating a visual diary of the journey. The app also offers route history viewing, enabling users to retrace their steps and analyze past trips. Live location sharing is another potentially useful feature, allowing users to keep friends and family informed of their whereabouts. Data backup to the cloud is provided, ensuring that recorded trips are safe and accessible even if the app is deleted. The cloud backup isn't just for storage; it unlocks access to a personal Trip Dashboard on the trackmyjourney.net website. This dashboard presents a detailed, interactive summary of the journey, including maps, statistics, and photos, accessible from any browser. The app emphasizes a privacy-first design, claiming that data remains on the device unless cloud features are enabled. When cloud features are used, data is encrypted and stored securely.
Track My Journey has several potential use cases. It's useful for travelers wanting to document their adventures, hikers tracking their trails, truckers logging their routes, real estate agents recording property visits, and even parents monitoring their children's travels. The ability to attach photos makes it particularly appealing for visually documenting experiences. The Trip Dashboard adds a layer of post-trip engagement, allowing users to relive their journeys in a more interactive way.
The target audience is broad, encompassing anyone who wants to record and share their travels or routes. The simple start/stop tracking and photo attachment features make it accessible to users of all technical abilities. The cloud backup and Trip Dashboard cater to those who want a more comprehensive and accessible record of their journeys.
However, the 0/5 rating on the Google Play Store is a significant red flag. Without hands-on experience, it's impossible to determine the reason for such a low rating. It could be due to technical issues, inaccurate tracking, privacy concerns despite the claims, or a disconnect between the described features and the actual user experience. The description sounds promising, but the rating suggests that the app may not deliver on its promises. Potential users should proceed with extreme caution and investigate the reasons behind the poor rating before downloading and using the app. It would be wise to look for independent reviews or user feedback outside of the Play Store to get a more balanced perspective.
Review published on October 2, 2025