Press
For press inquiries or further information, please reach out to:
Wolfgang Knecht
press@touchtrails.com
About
TouchTrails is a route planner that lets you create routes simply by drawing on the map with your finger. It combines intuitive planning, GPX editing and navigation for hikers, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Available on Android and iOS, with a fully offline Apple Watch app that provides turn-by-turn navigation directly from your wrist.
Originally launched as Sketch a Track, the app secured 2nd place in the Samsung Smart App Challenge for Note 2013, earning a $100,000 prize. Since then, it has continuously evolved with new features and improvements, becoming a versatile tool for outdoor adventures.
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App Highlights
- Snap to Road & Free Drawing: Automatically aligns route to roads and trails, or freely draw your own paths for off-road adventures.
- GPX Editing & Export: Draw, edit, merge and export GPX files with ease.
- Multiple Routes on One Map: Merge and edit multiple routes on one map.
- 3D Fly-Through Videos and Images: Share 3D Videos and images with friends and on social media.
- Waypoints: Add custom waypoints and choose from more than 100 different icons.
- Navigation: Receive turn-by-turn voice navigation.
- Apple Watch Integration: Navigate fully offline from your wrist.
- Offline Maps: Download maps for offline use during your adventures.
- Elevation Profile: View elevation profiles with color-coded gradients to easily identify steep climbs and descents.
- Route Sharing: Easily share your routes with friends or fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
- Flexible Pricing: TouchTrails is free to download, with optional premium features available.
Media Assets
All media assets, including screenshots, icons, and logos, may be used freely for press coverage of TouchTrails.
Download: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iPJ8K6awr3uYtI9ItoldnW_Fxp6cesyn?usp=share_link
Images
GIFs / Videos
Watch Screenshots
Framed versions are in the press kit download.
Turn-by-turn complication on a standard watch face.
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Links
- Website: https://www.touchtrails.com
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/route-planner-touchtrails/id6739418128
- Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolfgangknecht.sketchatrack
- Press kit download: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iPJ8K6awr3uYtI9ItoldnW_Fxp6cesyn?usp=share_link
Awards & Recognition
- 2nd place in the Samsung Smart App Challenge for Note 2013, earning a $100,000 prize.
About the Developer
TouchTrails was developed by Wolfgang Knecht, an independent app developer based in Austria. With a background in mobile development and a passion for outdoor activities, Wolfgang created TouchTrails to provide a user-friendly tool for planning and navigating outdoor routes.