# Take a Walk Lite

> Personal trainer app for daily walking, jogging, or cycling with goal tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Softex Data.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk-lite/id470828209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Softex Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/443248916)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk-lite/id470828209/reviews.md

## What is Take a Walk Lite?

A walking app with the following important benefits:
No connection with any social media.
No data transferred outside the phone.
Perfect to track Your path with Pokemon Go.

To perform some form of daily exercise instead of none at all, have a major impact on health. 
The problem is often motivation or lack of a trigging signal. 

Do You need that little extra push to perform some basic physical training? 
If Yes, then this App can really help You. 

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NOTE: This LITE version has the same functionality as the FULL version, except:
. Data is stored only for the current day, so the walk schedule is reset every day.
. Map information is only available for the current day. 
. A small advertisement is displayed.

This LITE version is good for testing the localization reception signal in Your area before aquiring the full version.
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Let us introduce You to Bobby, Your little personal trainer that will make his best to make You start taking a daily walk. 
If You one day happen to forget it, Bobby will notify You with an encouraging message and he will also place a red number on the App Icon. 
You will be reminded with a message only once a day at a configurable time. 
You will be reminded even if the App isn't running! 

YOU HAVE TO TAKE A DAILY WALK TO AVOID THE REMINDER MESSAGES AND THE IRRITATING RED NUMBER ON THE APP ICON. 


By default the initial goal for You is to walk 1 km per day. 
(NOTE: Unit in either US miles or km is configurable) 
If You fulfill this goal, You earn a Gold Star. 
If You walk 2 km, You earn a second Gold Star and You are one day ahead of schedule and You can skip the next days walk. 
Transportations above a certain speed is not allowed, so it is not possible to record a car trip to earn the Gold Star. 

If You rather prefer jogging or cycling, just change the daily distance and You are on. 

. Friendly and easy to use user interface. 
. Daily distance and start day is configurable 
among other details. 
. Weekly calendar where information of each daily 
exercise is displayed. 
. Excused absence can be set. 
. The daily walking paths can be viewed on a map. 
. The app is running in the background so You 
can listen to music, talk in the phone etc 
during the walk. 
. The distance unit is either km or US miles. 
. Monday or Sunday first day or week. 
. The App uses the iPhone positioning functionality 
which consume more battery power than normal. 
You will be notified if You forget to press the 
stop button. 
. No data is transferred outside the iPhone.

Disclaimer: 
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Daily exercise reminders
- Configurable distance goals
- Gold Star achievement system
- Background tracking
- Weekly exercise calendar
- Map view of paths

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk-lite/id470828209/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Take a hike

*2011-12-04*

This app is a cheap lesson at .99
Not worth downloading unless you get a kick out of spelling mistake corrections. 
What did I expect?
Take a hike.

## Frequently asked questions about Take a Walk Lite

### Does Take a Walk Lite have ads?

The Lite version of Take a Walk displays a small advertisement. This is one of the key differences compared to the full version, which is ad-free.

### How does Take a Walk Lite track my activity?

Take a Walk Lite utilizes the iPhone's positioning functionality to track your path and distance. It runs in the background, allowing you to listen to music or talk on the phone during your walk.

### What is the goal in Take a Walk Lite?

The initial goal is to walk 1 km per day, with options to configure this distance and unit (km or miles). Fulfilling your daily goal earns you a Gold Star.

### Can I use Take a Walk Lite for jogging or cycling?

Yes, you can change the daily distance goal to accommodate jogging or cycling. The app is designed to track various forms of physical training.

### What happens if I forget to take a walk with Take a Walk Lite?

If you forget your daily walk, Bobby, your personal trainer, will notify you with an encouraging message and display a red number on the app icon. You will be reminded once a day at a configurable time.

### Is my data private with Take a Walk Lite?

Yes, Take a Walk Lite prioritizes privacy. There is no connection with any social media, and no data is transferred outside of your phone.

### What are the limitations of the Lite version of Take a Walk?

The Lite version's data and map information are only available for the current day, resetting daily. It also displays a small advertisement, unlike the full version.

### What devices is Take a Walk Lite compatible with?

Take a Walk Lite is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS positioning functionality, which may consume more battery power.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.2 — 2026-07-31

Updated mandatory App Information

### 2.5.1 — 2025-12-27

iOS26 adaptions

### 2.5 — 2023-03-09

Updates for new iPhone devices.

### 2.4 — 2020-01-11

Bugfixes

### 2.3 — 2019-10-02

iOS 13 adaptions.

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