On the heels of our recent post on the Nike+ GPS app update, we talk about another iPhone application that does the similar thing…
The outdoor social network for sports and fitness enthusiasts Map My Tracks wants its slice of the iPie, too. Their app is called OutFront and it provides “F1-style performance telemetry” for sailors, cyclists, runners and other outdoor sports. Users can track their activities, review performance and share the results live on the web — you can measure speed, pace, calories burned, elevation gain or loss and much more. Plus, there’s one unique thing about OutFront and that’s the ability to sing along Map My Tracks event management system that lets event organizers broadcast mass participation events online in real-time.
Right from the bat, you get to access thousands of free worldwide routes and activities to analyze, replay and download. There are detailed maps with 3D fly-through in North up or course up follow mode, and support for offline tracking when no network coverage is available…
OutFront requires no monthly subscription and is available to download from the App Store for $4.99.
OutFront ($4.99) [iTunes link]