Quick and easy way of comparing device routes
OK, some posts I have seen are along the lines of "My Garmin says I did 5.1km yet my running buddy's FitBit says 5.2km" Both are probably within the design limits but here is a way to compare the two on the same map. All sites that take the data should allow you to download it in GPX format - this is more or less a requirement under data laws around the world - certainly in the EU & UK the GDPR made this so. Get the GPX files of each run. You will need a Google account - everyone with an Android phone will have one - this will give yuo the ability to create your own maps - go to https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/ . PRess Create a new map And then Import Layer Select the first GPX file, then rename it so you know which/whose run it was Repeat for your buddy's or the other day's trace you want to compare Change the style of the second and subsequent lines You can then see where each route has any GPS oddities in it and se...