What can the in-app tracker do – and is it free?

You don't need a sports watch to train with Trait. The in-app tracker records your runs directly on your phone – via GPS, so outdoors.

Here's what's included, in Free too:

• Record a free workout or your planned session
• Audio announcements for start, segments, laps and end of workout (details: What does the tracker announce?)
• Correct distance and duration afterwards (Edit activity)

What the tracker can't do:

• Record heart rate – not even with a chest strap (more on that)
• Measure on a treadmill, since there's no GPS signal for speed there (Treadmill)
• Announce your pace or coach you with "faster/slower"

Good to know: If you record the same run with the app and a connected watch at the same time, it will show up twice in Trait. Just delete one of the two activities – the other one stays.

To make sure the recording runs reliably in the background, it's worth taking a look at your phone settings: Recording stops.