Shadow Me — GPS Run Tracker with Shadow Racing

Features

Ghost Racing

Set any past activity as your shadow and race against it live on the map. See if you're ahead or behind, by distance and time.

Live GPS Tracking

Real-time map tracking powered by OpenStreetMap. Continues in the background with screen off. No account required.

Run & Cycle Modes

Pace, speed, distance, and duration displayed clearly while you move. Auto-pause detects when you stop.

Heart Rate Monitor

Connects to any Bluetooth HR monitor. Average and max heart rate recorded with every activity.

Activity Replay

Watch any past activity replayed on the map at any speed. Scrub through with elevation and pace data.

GPX Export

Export any activity as a standard GPX file with elevation and heart rate data. Works with Strava, Garmin and more.

Strava Sync

Import your existing Strava activities and upload new ones automatically. Pro feature.

Pricing

Free

No time limit · No account needed

GPS tracking — run & cycle Ghost racing Activity history & replay Heart rate monitor support GPX export Elevation charts & stats Strava sync Auto-upload to Strava

Pro

$4.99 one-time

All features · No subscription

Everything in Free Strava import & export Auto-upload activities to Strava No ads All future Pro features

Get on Google Play

Also available: Remove Ads only — $0.99 one-time purchase from within the app.

Setup

Grant Location Permission

Open Shadow Me and allow location access when prompted. Choose Allow all the time so GPS continues tracking with the screen off.

Allow Notifications

Enable notifications for Shadow Me. This is required for the foreground service that keeps GPS running when the app is minimised or the screen turns off.

Disable Battery Optimisation

Go to Settings → Apps → Shadow Me → Battery and select Unrestricted. This prevents Android from pausing GPS mid-run on longer activities.

Connect a Heart Rate Monitor (optional)

Pair any Bluetooth heart rate monitor — Polar, Wahoo, Garmin HRM, or compatible smartwatch. Tap the heart icon on the tracking screen to connect.

Connect Strava (Pro)

Go to Settings → Strava → Connect with Strava. Authorise in the browser and return to the app. Import existing activities or enable auto-upload for new ones.