Walk Mate
Discover new walk paths while staying active.
376 followers
Discover new walk paths while staying active.
376 followers
While fitness apps prioritize runners with advanced metrics, walkers have been overlooked. Walk Mate is the first iOS app built exclusively for walkers seeking variety and discovery. Its intelligent route generator creates fresh, circular paths daily, with safety first navigation that adapts to time of day. Set your preferred distance, rate your walks, and let the app learn your preferences. No more decision fatigue, just open WalkMate and rediscover your neighborhood one step at a time.
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Sounds really useful, I'd love to see the ability to see more metrics about the walk, such as how much is on road vs green space.
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Hi @henry_adams5 ,
Currently, Walk Mate tracks distance, duration, completion rates, and medal collection, but as a solo iOS developer who works on this project I'm working on adding more detailed route analytics including urban exploration vs green space vs park paths.
This data would help you choose routes that match your preferences whether you want a peaceful park walk or an urban exploration.
It's definitely on my development list!
I used to jog a lot, but j always used the same route, this is actually helpful, if it would be for android then this would be most useful
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Hi@javlonbek_shodmonov ,
I'm happy to hear that. I got so many feedback about Android. I'd like to develop Android version as well.
@emrdgrmnci hello, that would be great, since the majority of mobile phone users have android platform!!!
I would love to have this work in a country that doesn't have the best sidewalks (it's me, I'm from a country that doesn't have the best sidewalks)
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Hi @micagonzalez , I really feel you :) I'm from another person who lives in a country which has the worst sidewalks ever. Unfortunately, there is no data to use for routing on the best sidewalks :D
Yeah! This is like a social network for nomads to share cool walking routes?
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Hi @pasha_tseluyko ,
Great question! Right now it's more personal route discovery + individual sharing, but the social network angle is definitely on my radar!
Currently: Generate routes → Walk them → Share favorites on social media like Strava app.
Really like the mini adventure angle, makes walking feel a lot more intentional. The safety-aware routing is a nice touch too. Looking forward to testing it out!
@emrdgrmnci, this is genuinely refreshing. Most fitness tools lean heavily toward runners, and the walking cohort often gets boxed into generic step counters even though their intent patterns are very different. Walkers care about mental clarity, novelty, safe navigation, and sustainable habit loops. Your adaptive route generator aligns perfectly with what behavior science calls environmental triggers for low-resistance routines, which is why I see huge potential in long-term retention here.
My work sits at the intersection of health content and user behavior strategy, and I’ve seen firsthand how underserved the discovery aspect is in the wellness domain. What you’ve built solves a real psychological hurdle for users who want movement without monotony. Pair this with contextual storytelling, route-based challenges, and educational micro-content, and Walk Mate can evolve into a companion rather than another tracking app.
I also noticed you’re launching without a full content ecosystem yet. That’s actually a powerful advantage because you can shape a narrative that speaks directly to this overlooked community from day one. Would love to chat about how to build that layer in a way that strengthens trust and drives organic adoption.