Map My Walk: Walking Tracker app

An app for people who enjoy walking for fitness who want route maps and GPS tracking and for those who find motivation through challenges, coaching and connecting with community.

Map My Walk: Walking Tracker app	By Outside Television Inc
	Features Goal setting – set personal goals for distance, duration, pace or calories. Tracking – GPS tracks distance, pace, elevation, calories and routes. Reminders – option to set reminders to get moving. Graphs and reporting – view summaries of workouts, weekly/monthly stats. App community – take part in challenges and connect with friends. Live safety tracking, coaching plans, wearable integration (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, etc.), MyFitnessPal syncing, route discovery and saving.
Country of origin	USA
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? No Require a login? Yes Have password protection? Yes Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Basic is free, but there is a paid upgrade version.
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

MapMyWalk is a GPS walking app that tracks distance, pace, calories and routes. Users can log walks, discover new walking routes, set goals, join challenges and receive guided coaching. The app also offers live safety tracking and integrates with fitness wearables.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see Reviews.

This section is based on the free version of the app.

PROS	CONS
✔ Free with optional premium features. ✔ Accurate GPS tracking with route saving and sharing. ✔ Guided coaching and personalised training plans (paid). ✔ Live safety tracking for added security. ✔ Connects with wearables and MyFitnessPal. ✔ Community challenges and social features.	✘ Some advanced features require paid MVP subscription. ✘ Battery use can be high during long GPS sessions. ✘ Requires internet/GPS for best accuracy. ✘ Privacy settings need careful use if sharing routes.

PROS

CONS

✔ Free with optional premium features.

✔ Accurate GPS tracking with route saving and sharing.

✔ Guided coaching and personalised training plans (paid).

✔ Live safety tracking for added security.

✔ Connects with wearables and MyFitnessPal.

✔ Community challenges and social features.

✘ Some advanced features require paid MVP subscription.

✘ Battery use can be high during long GPS sessions.

✘ Requires internet/GPS for best accuracy.

✘ Privacy settings need careful use if sharing routes.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Olivia Hadlow HNCT, Head Trainer at Negative 25 Training, Registered clinical Nutritionist
Date of review: October 2025
Platform: Apple
Version: 25.11.0 Note: This review is based on the free version of the app.
Comments: MapMyWalk is a well-known GPS walking app that combines accurate activity tracking with motivational features like coaching, challenges and community. While best for those comfortable using GPS and online sharing, it’s a practical tool for Kiwis wanting to explore new routes and stay consistent with their walking goals.
Safety concerns: As with any GPS-based app, accuracy depends on mobile signal and GPS quality. Users should also be mindful of privacy if sharing routes publicly. Extended use may impact battery life.
New Zealand relevance: Yes the app is relevant to New Zealand users. Walking is one of the most popular and accessible activities in Aotearoa. This app is useful for people wanting to explore new routes in their community or stay motivated with structured goals and challenges.

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