# Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS — Walk, Hike, Run & Ride Tracker

> Advanced GPS tracker for walking, hiking, running, and cycling with detailed stats. (iPhone/iPad app by Abvio Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkmeter-walking-and-hiking-gps/id330594424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abvio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326498707)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 13,451 App Store ratings · 422 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese
- Released: 2009-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkmeter-walking-and-hiking-gps/id330594424/reviews.md

## What is Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS?

Walkmeter is the most advanced application for walkers and hikers. Built for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and iCloud, it makes your iPhone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans and more.

• Obsessively complete — Wired
• Records a wealth of data — Macworld
• Clean, easy-to-use — New York Times

Experience core features and dependability for free, then upgrade to Elite to add advanced features.

Powered by your iPhone
• Tracks cycling, running, walking, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more.
• Swipe across the stopwatch to see pages of stats, maps, and graphs - completely configurable.
• Analyze your workouts on your iPad, updated with your latest data using iCloud.

Private & Secure
• Your workout data is securely stored on your iPhone — years of workouts only take up the space of a few songs.
• No user names or passwords are required.
• Share workout data if you wish using email, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Twitter.
• Live tracking is optional and only with friends you invite.
• Optional iCloud backup is encrypted.

Track
• Track heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence, and bike power with sensors.
• Track step cadence and steps.
• Use your iPhone's barometric altimeter to measure ascent & descent.
• Detect stops automatically.
• View terrain and traffic maps with Google Maps.
• Automatically record temperature and weather.

Voice-Enabled
• Use Siri to start, stop, lap, and ask for statistics.
• Select from more than hundreds of configurable announcements including distance, time, speed, elevation, and heart rate.
• Hear stats on-demand, or at time and distance intervals.

Free Live-Tracking and Messaging
• Automatically share your location, path, and statistics with family and friends.
• Messages are automatically spoken to you with text-to-speech.

Share
• Share an online Workout Explorer for analyzing workouts.
• Share by email, Twitter, Strava, or MyFitnessPal.
• Use HealthKit to export or import your workouts in the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data.
• Share to your iPhone calendar and your online calendars.
• Imports and exports GPX, TCX, FIT, KML, and CSV.

Train
• Analyze your split, interval, and zone performance.
• Keep on track with configurable interval training, zones, and targets.
• Compete against your previous workouts along a route.
• Includes 5K, 10, half, and marathon running plans.
• Design your own training plans.

Apple Watch
• Start, stop, lap and finish a workout all from the Apple Watch.
• Includes beautiful gauge pages with zones.

Elite includes a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable.

Privacy: abvio.com/privacy
Terms: abvio.com/terms

## Key features

- GPS tracking for multiple activities
- Detailed stats, maps, and graphs
- Configurable announcements and intervals
- Heart rate and sensor tracking
- Automatic stop detection
- Live tracking and messaging
- Training plans and workout analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Detailed statistics and history
- 👍 Customizable features
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing interface and settings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Recorded distance/time inaccuracies
- Syncing issues with Apple Health

**Most requested features**

- Offline map support
- Interval training mode
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More accurate elevation and pace tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 422)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkmeter-walking-and-hiking-gps/id330594424/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Torrey Pines

*2026-08-19, version 12.1.54*

Good hike today 6.5 miles
App used to be better with less clutter but overall really accurate.

### 5/5 — Why all the pestering?

*2026-08-16, version 12.1.54*

Yes I love this app. 5 stars. Use it every day. Even with the recent price increase it’s great. But WHY is it now asking me to rate it on the App Store so frequently? I can hardly tap in the app without the annoying “enjoying this app” thing coming up! Yes I love you, WalkMeter, but right now, no, I am not enjoying using you!!

### 1/5 — Can’t bring up cycling any more.

*2026-08-04, version 12.1.54*

All I get is walking.  This happened through nothing I did.

### 2/5 — Clunky and draining

*2026-08-01, version 12.1.54*

I have used this app for years so I need my history.  Very difficult to find and turn notices/announcements on and off. OK if keep those the same. Battery drain too high for longer hikes.

### 5/5 — Great app! Tip: more voices available via iPhone settings.

*2026-07-31, version 12.1.54*

Awesome app, love it! ❤️👍

I didn’t like the announcement voices and the developer informed me that the voices are provided by Apple.  You can add additional voices via the iPhone Accessibility/Read & Speak/Voices.  Once you download additional voices they will automatically be made available in the Walkmeter app.  

Thank you developer for replying directly to me regarding the voices, and thank you for creating a fantastic app! 😁

### 5/5 — Peace

*2026-07-27, version 12.1.54*

On Track

### 4/5 — Great app, BUT those announcement voices, HELP!

*2026-07-26, version 12.1.54*

Awesome app, love it! ❤️👍

BUT most of those announcement voices are, to put it as politely as I can, not so good. 👎

Put yourself in our 👟👟.  We need clear voices that we can easily understand while we are noisily huffing and puffing exercising. Out of all those voices I only found two, Samantha and Daniel, that are clear and easy to understand. 

How about making some new human sounding voices that have a neutral Midwest USA accent that are clear and easy to understand.

Also, we should be able to test the voices just by clicking the voices without having to select the voice then go back to another menu to select another menu to then then click another button to hear the voice we selected.  💤

Now, after having complained about the announcement voices, I would like to thank you for creating a fantastic app! 😁

### 2/5 — A lot of data but brutal UI

*2026-07-22, version 12.1.54*

This gives you a boatload of info but the UI is horrendous. Give it a try and then accept the challenge of finding a map for one of the walks you took in 12 clicks or less. I’d put good money on betting you can’t.

### 5/5 — Walkmeter Review

*2026-07-21, version 12.1.54*

I love that Walkmeter records my walks in miles and the fact that I can look back into the history and check out the routes that I have taken. Very quick and easy to use.

### 4/5 — The app I use every hike

*2026-06-28, version 12.1.54*

Been using since 2013; 17,800 miles so far. Tested other apps but they lack the same level of data quality. My only “gripe” is that all new improvements are only for road bike users (not trail users), and no OpenStreetMap (or derivative)

## Frequently asked questions about Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS

### What does Walkmeter do?

Walkmeter transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities like walking, hiking, running, and cycling. It records a wealth of data including maps, graphs, splits, intervals, and more, allowing for detailed analysis of your workouts.

### What are the key features of Walkmeter?

Key features include GPS tracking for numerous activities, configurable stats pages with maps and graphs, voice-enabled announcements, automatic stop detection, heart rate and sensor tracking, live tracking with friends, and comprehensive training plans. Advanced features are available via an upgrade.

### How much does Walkmeter cost?

Walkmeter offers core features for free. Advanced features are available through an upgrade to Elite, which includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account after purchase confirmation, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off.

### What devices is Walkmeter compatible with?

Walkmeter is built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also integrates with iCloud for data syncing across your Apple devices and HealthKit to export or import workouts and read biometric data.

### Who is Walkmeter for?

This app is designed for walkers, hikers, runners, cyclists, and individuals participating in other outdoor activities who want a comprehensive tool to track, analyze, and improve their fitness performance. It caters to both casual users and serious athletes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.1.54 — 2026-06-18

This update adds support for the Cyclemeter Bike Computer, a new product from the team behind Walkmeter.

Keep your iPhone in your pocket while you ride. The Cyclemeter Bike Computer mounts to your handlebar and connects wirelessly to Walkmeter. Its vivid 2.8" anti-glare color touchscreen displays your stats, maps, and graphs, and lets you control Walkmeter. Backlighting keeps it readable day and night, and the rechargeable battery is rated for up to 100 hours between USB-C charges.

Learn more and purchase at cyclemeter.com/bike-computer.

### 12.1.53 — 2026-06-04

Includes bug fixes and improvements to heart rate monitoring for Apple Watch, Apple Airpods Pro 3, and Bluetooth. See More > Settings > Heart Rate Monitor.

### 12.1.52 — 2026-05-29

Includes new settings to control the source of heart rate recording. See More > Settings > Heart Rate Monitor. There you can choose to record from your AirPods Pro 3, from Bluetooth heart rate monitors, or from your Apple Watch.

### 12.1.50 — 2026-05-17

Siri & Shortcuts, reimagined

We've overhauled our Siri and Shortcuts integration. App Shortcuts now install automatically — no setup needed.

Control Walkmeter hands-free:
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter to Start" (also: Lap, Stop, Discard, Reset, or Done)
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter for Distance" (also: Time, Pace, Speed, Heart Rate, Power, Grade, and more)

Examples:
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter to Start"
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter for Average Speed"
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter for Grade"
• "Hey Siri, ask Walkmeter to Stop"

Heads up: Any Shortcuts you created previously will need to be deleted and recreated. Wind and road noise can prevent Siri from hearing you, so commands work best when stopped or moving slowly.

### 12.1.49 — 2026-03-17

Added grade zones for running and walking, as well as bug fixes and other improvements.

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