# Take a Walk

> Daily walking motivator with configurable goals and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Softex Data.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk/id460444331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Softex Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/443248916)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk/id460444331/reviews.md

## What is Take a Walk?

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.
START COLLECTING GOLD STARS BY TAKING A DAILY WALK!

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/ml 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 or ml, 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.

Important note:
Before You buy this App, please verify that You can receive accurate position information by running the standard iPhone Maps application.

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

## Key features

- Configurable daily distance goals
- Gold star rewards system
- Daily reminders with icon badge
- Weekly progress calendar
- Excused absence option
- Background tracking
- Map view of walking paths

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-a-walk/id460444331/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No graph

*2020-01-08, version 2.3*

Where’s the source button

### 5/5 — It gets me to take a walk

*2018-11-07*

Simple and easy to use. It reminds me to take a walk. Then it rewards me with a gold star when I do. Nice.

### 5/5 — Very good app

*2016-02-01*

I like the app so good . I use it everyday when i go walk the dog . For a while I couldn't do the update in app store but now i m glad it s back . Thank u

### 5/5 — Take  a walk app

*2015-01-22, version 1.7*

When I'm in training or just getting fit. I always use this app I can have my music on  
At the same time as the app 
The app lets me know when I have achieved my target .it shows with gold stars as a reward . Also it tracks how far I have walked  it tracks my speed and maps the area I have walked . Is good for beating my speed targets as well . Love this app

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2014-02-13*

Great motivation tool tracking what you do inspired me to keep going and want to do be better each day love it

### 5/5 — Shirley B

*2013-09-04*

Perfect app for me!

### 5/5 — Take a walk

*2013-06-25*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Simple and excellent

*2012-12-22, version 1.2*

There are many apps on the market
But for the average person this is simple 

And as with all simple things it gets used

Have tried many others but at this moment like this for ease of use

### 5/5 — Really like the app!!

*2012-08-14*

Easy to use, tracks data well, would definitely recommend to a friend!!

### 5/5 — I love this ap.

*2012-05-19*

I had tried it before, and it stop working. But I am trying it again. And now it is working good. Thanks to all who came u with this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Take a Walk

### What is the main purpose of Take a Walk?

Take a Walk is designed to motivate users to engage in daily physical activity, primarily walking, by setting achievable goals and providing positive reinforcement through a gold star system.

### How does Take a Walk help users stay motivated?

It uses a personal trainer character named Bobby who sends encouraging messages and uses an app icon badge to remind users to complete their daily walk. Users earn gold stars for meeting distance goals.

### Can I customize my daily goals in Take a Walk?

Yes, the app allows you to configure your daily distance goal, and you can also change the unit of measurement between kilometers and miles. You can also adjust the time for daily reminders.

### Does Take a Walk track my progress over time?

Yes, Take a Walk features a weekly calendar that displays information about each daily exercise. This allows you to easily review your activity history and see your consistency.

### Is my personal data safe with Take a Walk?

Absolutely. The app emphasizes user privacy by having no connection with social media and ensuring no data is transferred outside of your phone. It uses iPhone positioning functionality but does not share this data.

### What is the price of Take a Walk?

Take a Walk is a paid application, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without any ongoing subscription fees.

### Does Take a Walk have ads?

No, Take a Walk does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused on its fitness tracking and motivation features.

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

Take a Walk is designed for iPhone and iPod devices. It utilizes the iPhone's positioning functionality to track your walks and activities.

## 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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