Umbra is built for those who want the tracker to simply disappear while they run. There is no attempt to turn your run into a game, a competition, or an endless stream of data. The app exists only as a quiet, unobtrusive background for your own experience – where you remain at the center, not the numbers on the screen.
Philosophy
Umbra is designed around what truly matters to you:
- Complete privacy and minimal data collection. No advertising, no selling of information, no user profiles.
- Respect for your attention. No notifications, streaks, feeds, or social noise.
- Design for real life. Large, easily readable numbers while moving, with everything else hidden until you actually need it.
Key features
- Real-time GPS tracking with customizable metrics
- Shadow Mode – real-time comparison with past workouts or GPX files
- Join Workout – live shared sessions with family or friends
- Full workout history on the map
- GPX export and import
- Multi-device account support
How Umbra is different
Most trackers try to motivate you to run faster, farther, or “better” than yesterday. Umbra does the exact opposite: it helps you stay present in the moment.
The app records everything you need, but never demands your attention. It lets you run with family or friends without turning the run into a chat. It preserves the memory of the places you’ve discovered, rather than focusing only on the numbers you’ve achieved.
If this approach to running resonates with you – welcome.
We read every message carefully. Feel free to write to us at welcome@umbra.run with ideas, criticism, or simply to share your experience. Your thoughts directly shape what Umbra becomes next.