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Track anything, anywhere, anytime – with Tracki GPS tracking.

Info

Industry:GPS Tracking / IoT (Internet of Things) / Security & Safety Solutions

Platform:Mobile (Android & iOS)

Category:Mobile Application / web 

 

Introduction

Tracki is one of the smallest and most flexible GPS tracking devices, designed for worldwide use. With a built-in SIM card, the device allows users to track valuables, vehicles, or loved ones in real time. The Tracki app provides location access through GPS/GSM/Wi-Fi, offering accurate tracking (within 10–60 feet / 3–20 meters) along with alerts and notifications via text, email, or push notifications. The app enhances user convenience with features like map and satellite views, location history, alarms, and geo-fencing.

Client Requirements

The client required a mobile and web application that connects with Tracki GPS devices to deliver real-time worldwide tracking with high accuracy. The app needed secure login and account management, an interactive map in both Map and Satellite views, and the ability to access location history by date. It also had to support multiple alarms such as speed, movement, SOS, and key press, along with geo-fencing to set virtual boundaries and receive alerts.

Key features of Tracki GPS

01

Live Tracking

Display real-time device location on map (Map View / Satellite View)
02

Location History

Show device’s past movements within a custom date range
03

Geofencing

Draw virtual boundaries; get alerts when device enters/exits them
04

Multiple Device Management

Assign and track multiple Tracki devices from one account

Challenges and Approach

  • Battery Consumption Management: Continuous tracking and background services drained battery quickly, limiting device uptime.
  • Reliable Alarm Handling: Multiple alarms triggered inconsistently due to client-side limitations and network delays.
  • Smooth & Responsive Map Interface: Rendering real-time location and movement on maps without lag or UI glitches.
  • Environmental Testing & Calibration: Performance varied significantly across different geographic and signal conditions.

  • Battery Consumption Management: Optimized background processes, reduced polling frequency intelligently, and implemented sleep/wake cycles based on motion detection. Optional battery extender with waterproof casing added for field use.
  • Reliable Alarm Handling: Shifted alarm logic to server-side validation, ensuring consistent and timely triggers regardless of device state or connectivity.
  • Smooth & Responsive Map Interface: Leveraged Google Maps APIs with optimized rendering techniques, including marker clustering, lazy loading, and efficient redraw cycles for smooth user experience.
  • Environmental Testing & Calibration: Conducted rigorous field testing in urban, rural, and low-signal zones to calibrate location accuracy, optimize fallback logic.

Key Outcome

Technology Stack

Technologies we used

Swift

Kotlin

Java

Conclusion

The Tracki app successfully delivers a complete GPS tracking solution by combining hardware and software into one seamless ecosystem. It fulfills the client’s requirement of worldwide, accurate, and reliable tracking, while providing users with an easy-to-use interface, customizable alerts, and powerful safety features. With additional support for geo-fencing, multiple alarm types, and cross-platform accessibility, Tracki enhances security and peace of mind for users, making it one of the most versatile GPS tracking solutions on the market.