Inconsistency
The distance tracking is extremely inconsistent and makes the app difficult to trust. I can walk the exact same route on the same trail and get significantly different mileage readings.
For example, today I walked one direction on the trail and the app recorded 0.93 miles. I ended the session, started a new one, and walked the same exact trail back in the opposite direction. This time it recorded 1.19 miles.
That’s a 0.26-mile difference on what should be the same distance, which is significant for a walk of only about a mile. This also throws off the pace and calorie metrics because they’re being calculated from an inaccurate distance.
This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed it either. I can walk the same route on different days and consistently get different distance readings.
I really want to like this app, but accurate GPS distance tracking is one of the most basic and important functions of a walking app. If I can’t trust the mileage, I can’t trust the rest of the workout data either. Please improve the GPS tracking and distance calculations.
For example, today I walked one direction on the trail and the app recorded 0.93 miles. I ended the session, started a new one, and walked the same exact trail back in the opposite direction. This time it recorded 1.19 miles.
That’s a 0.26-mile difference on what should be the same distance, which is significant for a walk of only about a mile. This also throws off the pace and calorie metrics because they’re being calculated from an inaccurate distance.
This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed it either. I can walk the same route on different days and consistently get different distance readings.
I really want to like this app, but accurate GPS distance tracking is one of the most basic and important functions of a walking app. If I can’t trust the mileage, I can’t trust the rest of the workout data either. Please improve the GPS tracking and distance calculations.
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Response from developer
Sorry you're running into tracking issues. The GPS readings we use come directly from your iPhone and can be affected by your surroundings and environmental conditions. Please contact us at support@abvio.com so we can review your data and offer advice on improving your results.
Torrey Pines
Good hike today 6.5 miles
App used to be better with less clutter but overall really accurate.
App used to be better with less clutter but overall really accurate.
Why all the pestering?
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!!
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Can’t bring up cycling any more.
All I get is walking. This happened through nothing I did.
Clunky and draining
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.
Great app! Tip: more voices available via iPhone settings.
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! 😁
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! 😁
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Peace
On Track
Great app, BUT those announcement voices, HELP!
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! 😁
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! 😁
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A lot of data but brutal UI
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.
Walkmeter Review
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.
The app I use every hike
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)
My love for product is being tested…
Right after I posted my previous glowing review followed by a nice reply from the dev. I started getting OBNOXIOUS pop-ups to rate the product…
Some type of glitch I am sure
Some type of glitch I am sure
Almost 15 years of loving it
I am loyal because it is simple and to the point
The best
I’ve been using this and I love it!!
Best free app
I always promote this to my friends it’s great and free and easy to navigate and when I had an issue their support team were excellent
何年も改善されない
現在地が常に東に1キロ程ズレている。距離は測れるけど、気の向くまま歩いて、後からルートを地図上で見るのも楽しみの1つなのに、それが正確にわからないのは、本当に残念。
Response from developer
地図上の現在地がずれて表示されたり、誤った場所に表示されたりしている場合は、簡単に修正する方法がございます。support@abvio.com までご連絡いただければ、喜んでサポートさせていただきます。
Walking tool
Never leave home without it. Keeps your exercise routine continuously and incentivizes you to sustain your program.
Love Walkmeter
I’ve been using Walkmeter since 2013 and it’s been great. It has stored 13 years of hiking.
Iwatch
One major issue you can’t record steps from an iWatch step counter
Response from developer
Steps can be recorded from your Apple Watch. If it’s not working as expected, please contact support@abvio.com and we’ll help you check your settings.
Walk
I Love this APP
