So let’s set the record straight.
In this post, we’ll show you exactly what true real-time GPS tracking looks like—and why those longer update intervals just don’t cut it when it really matters.
🎯 The Same Trip—Two Very Different Maps
Imagine a vehicle going for a drive around a few city blocks—or even better, through a tight shopping centre car park.
Let’s compare how two different trackers would display that journey:
✅ CoreGPS Real-Time Tracker
- Sends updates based on actual motion—like distance travelled or changes in direction
- Captures every turn, pause, and deviation from the expected route
- Shows a precise trail of where the vehicle has been
📍Looks like: A clean, continuous line that mirrors the real-world path taken.
🖼️ Example: Real-Time GPS in a Shopping Centre Car Park
Below is a screenshot from a CoreGPS tracker showing a vehicle navigating a busy shopping centre car park.
Each turn, loop, and pause is visible—because the tracker sends updates as the vehicle moves, not minutes later.
🔍 Highlights:
- 🔄 Tight cornering captured live
- 🅿️ Temporary stops clearly shown
- ↪️ Every loop and lane change recorded
- 🟢 Position updates triggered by actual movement (e.g. 500m travelled, or a 25° heading change)
- ❌ A typical 2-minute tracker would have shown a straight line from entry to exit, missing all the detail in between
🚫 “As-the-Crow-Flies” Tracker (2–10 min updates)
Some cheaper trackers advertise “live tracking” but only update every few minutes. That’s not live—that’s delayed location reporting.
With low-frequency updates:
- You lose visibility on turns, stops, and route accuracy
- The device draws straight lines between known points
- The result is a jagged or unrealistic route across rooftops, parks, or bodies of water
📍Looks like: A broken trail that skips everything that happened in between
It’s like comparing a dashcam to a single frame every few minutes.
🔒 Why This Matters
Real-time GPS tracking isn’t just about watching a dot on a map—it’s about awareness, accuracy, and accountability.
🚘 Stolen Vehicle Recovery
In an emergency, every second counts. A 5-minute delay could be the difference between recovery and it vanishing for good.
📍 Accurate Route History
Need to know where your asset was, how fast it was going, or if it stopped where it shouldn't have? Motion-based updates capture every movement.
🧠 Peace of Mind
You don’t want to guess where your vehicle is. You want to know—with precision.
🛰️ How CoreGPS Does It Differently
Unlike others, we don’t water down the term real-time. Our system is built for accurate, motion-triggered tracking:
✅ Updates based on actual movement—distance, heading, ignition status
✅ Automatic check-ins every 30 minutes even when stationary
✅ Multi-network SIMs (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) for maximum coverage
✅ Local, Australian-owned platform—not a white-labeled overseas app
⚠️ Don’t Settle for Delayed Data
If your current GPS tracker updates every few minutes, it’s not giving you real-time data—it’s giving you guesses. That’s fine for tracking pets or keys, but not valuable assets.
✅ Choose CoreGPS.
Track your vehicle, caravan, or bike as it moves, not after.