Sonar vs Next Walk

Sonar is your go-to for talking things out. Chat with a Wellbeing Coach who knows what it’s like to grow up today. Sonar is available through participating health systems, schools, and community organizations. You’ll need access through one of our partner organizations to create an account. When you chat with Sonar, you’re talking to a team of real Wellbeing Coaches. They’re humans (shocking, we know), and they actually get what it’s like to grow up right now. They’re not therapists, but they’re pros at listening, helping you sort through your thoughts, and sharing tools that can make life feel more manageable. Your chats are private, and we work hard to keep them that way. If we think you may be in immediate danger, we may notify your trusted adult to help keep you safe. How it works: If your organization offers Sonar, download the app and create your account. Start chatting with a coach. Get real-time support whenever you need it. Important: Sonar isn’t for emergencies. If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about hurting yourself, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or talk to a trusted adult.

Walks are the easiest exercise to procrastinate on. There's no class booked, no trainer waiting, nothing on the calendar. You could go anytime — which somehow means you keep not going. "In five minutes" turns into a missed afternoon. Next Walk fixes that by making the walk a real decision: a specific time, and a specific place. That's what turns "I should" into "I'm out the door." It starts with the weather, because getting outside when conditions are actually good is what makes a walk something you want to repeat. But you shouldn't have to check a weather app every day to catch the right window. So Next Walk watches it for you and quietly taps you on the shoulder when your next good walking opportunity is coming up — no app to open, no login, nothing to remember. Commit with one tap, pick a nearby park or trail if you want, and a countdown on your Lock Screen walks you right up to the moment to head out the door. In a sea of apps built around tracking and streaks, Next Walk cares about one thing: getting you outside instead of losing another walk to procrastination, distraction, or bad weather. Quiet setup, no account, nothing to log. The app you don't have to remember to use — just let it coach you from the background. This is for all the walks you meant to take.