Background Location Access
This app uses your real-world movement to fill in a hexagonal map. Earn points for exploring new areas and level up as your map grows. Share your progress visually with friends.
1.3.0
October 26, 2026
HexStep 1.3.0 • **Exploration Calendar:** Revisit the days you've explored, with new hex discoveries highlighted. • **Calendar backup:** When you're signed in, your daily exploration history is saved to your account alongside your hexes and points. • **Redesigned map:** Explored areas reveal the full-color map while unexplored areas stay dimmed. A new Map Key explains the colors and markings. • **Refreshed navigation:** A dedicated Leaderboard tab and redesigned Explore and You screens. • **New onboarding:** A guided introduction for new explorers, plus helpful screen tips. • **HexStep Plus:** View a selected calendar day on the map and see each hex's first claim date, days visited, and last visit. • **Improvements:** More reliable background tracking, better support for larger text and VoiceOver, and smoother map navigation.
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HexStep Plus
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HexStep is a free app that transforms your real-world movement into a growing hexagonal map. It tracks your steps and fills in hexagonal cells on a map as you travel, with no check-ins or photo tagging required.
HexStep utilizes background GPS tracking with intelligent battery optimization to record your movement. As you walk, bike, or drive through hexagonal cells, they are permanently lit up on your map.
Yes, HexStep allows you to see the percentage completion for every area on your map, from countries down to neighborhoods. You can also level up through five tiers, from Wanderer to Human GPS, by earning points for new hexes.
Yes, HexStep is designed to be offline-capable, meaning you can still track your movement and fill in your map even without an internet connection.
Your location data in HexStep stays on your device and is synced to your personal cloud. The app prioritizes user privacy by keeping location information localized.
Currently, HexStep is supported on iPhones. The app aims to work in every country, allowing for global exploration.
The latest version of HexStep is 1.0.6, and it was last updated on July 16, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
No, HexStep does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that offers an ad-free experience for users.
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