The Intro
I first noticed relive via a follower on instagram who shared their recent hiking adventure. What immediately caught my eye was the presentation! I mean who doesn't get the feels by watching a 3d model of a hiking adventure set to inspirational music with photos blending in and out and still getting the performance information.
An easy download from the Google play store and this was game on. I will fully admit I do not use Fitbit, Garmin's or subscribe to the alltrails app. All of whom I have heard lovely things about and this is not a comparison to their products or a commentary for or against.
The Relive app downloads to your phone where all your work is done, however there is online web access too but that is mainly for settings and preferences. Upon download you will be required to create a profile (much in the same context as Instagram) whereby a photo of your choosing and profile name will be your user identity on the app. Have no fear there is a privacy button if you wish to hide your profile. The app does allow your profile (if public) to have followers or for your to follow others. in fact with a community of 9 million and famous athletes and explorers its quite fun to build your own community.
An easy download from the Google play store and this was game on. I will fully admit I do not use Fitbit, Garmin's or subscribe to the alltrails app. All of whom I have heard lovely things about and this is not a comparison to their products or a commentary for or against.
The Relive app downloads to your phone where all your work is done, however there is online web access too but that is mainly for settings and preferences. Upon download you will be required to create a profile (much in the same context as Instagram) whereby a photo of your choosing and profile name will be your user identity on the app. Have no fear there is a privacy button if you wish to hide your profile. The app does allow your profile (if public) to have followers or for your to follow others. in fact with a community of 9 million and famous athletes and explorers its quite fun to build your own community.
The reason to buy
A cost effective, fitness tracker set with visually stunning output to compliment your performance with storyboards and share options .
Why take this on a trail run or hike
Easily blends with your mobile phone, or wearable tracker to present information such as elevation, mileage and photos.
Product sold at Apple or Google
Purchase Price: Free
A cost effective, fitness tracker set with visually stunning output to compliment your performance with storyboards and share options .
Why take this on a trail run or hike
Easily blends with your mobile phone, or wearable tracker to present information such as elevation, mileage and photos.
Product sold at Apple or Google
Purchase Price: Free
Fast Facts
- All users create a profile with picture
- Ability to follow or have followers to your adventures and experiences.
- Provides a community approach to tracking and sharing your experiences with over 9 million users.
- Has a free membership or a paid for membership called relive plus. Plus allows the adds ons like 3d model of your adventure, music and editing to add more polish to the finished product output
The Review
How does it work?
Rather simply , in fact bring up the app when you are ready to begin your adventure and press record and then the start button. (Important note: at the top of the record page, be sure to choose your activity). Ok, you are set and from here forward your adventure is being recorded and will present you with real time data such as distance, time and distance per hour.
Recording
While recording your adventure you can stop and take photos. ( I love this feature) The photos taken are added to your performance as a video diary and also added to your cell phones gallery. What's remarkable about the recording is the accuracy of the GPS and the limited battery use ! I tested the app in Delaplane, Virginia at Sky Meadows and also over in Winchester on the Tuscarora trail. Neither area are known to be 5g hotspots. However the app performed well, even during spotty moments the app was able to chart and regain data to provide a robust performance output.
Output
The visual storyboards are fun, interactive and a great way to relive your adventure. The 3d or aerial modeling provides great feedback to understand the topography of your trek. The app will provide you with robust performance metrics of weekly, monthly and yearly. However this app is built to be visually appealing and fun (plus a humble brag for some).
Last words: The app is fun, easy to use and makes you want to record more. While I wish I did not have to pay $6.99 a month for the ability to edit and polish my experiences, in the end the free app works and meets the needs of trail runners, day hikers and adventurers. I found the accuracy in the data most pleasing and encouraging of my goals. I do relish the opportunity to share the aerial models and experiences in a new way with viewers across social media, this website and more.
Loved
- ease of use
- photo storyboards
- interactive map of your performance
- accuracy of performance
- share and post
- interacts with other fitness apps like Garmin, Under Armour and over 14 others!!
- sets goals and achievements with badges
Not love
- Monthly membership just to be able to edit your videos
- The output to create your video and photos can be time consuming and take several minutes to download ( mine at one point took 15 minutes)
