Map My Walk: Walking Tracker

What the walking tracker is for

Map My Walk records walks of any kind, from a few laps indoors to a long hike outside. The developer names two broad goals: reaching a daily 10,000 step target, and training for something bigger such as a marathon. Weight loss is listed as a use too.

The app counts steps, pace, calories and distance for each session. Outdoor walks are mapped through GPS, and indoor walks are counted by steps. Users who want a social side can join the walking community, which the developer says includes millions of members.

Routes, distance and pace on GPS

For outdoor walks and hikes, the app uses GPS to draw the route on a map and log the distance covered. Pace and calories are calculated for the same session.

Indoor walks have no GPS path, so the app relies on step counting for those sessions. Both kinds of walk are stored in the same log, so a treadmill session and a trail hike sit side by side.

Reviewing progress across walks

The listing mentions progress insights, which summarize how tracked walks add up over time. The developer does not say in the listing which charts or summaries these include.

Step and distance totals are the figures most tied to the daily goal the app is built around.

Form coaching for Garmin watch owners

Form Coaching is a feature the developer added for Garmin users. It gives tips on walking form, with the stated aim of improving stride. The developer describes the tips as personalized, and the feature is listed specifically for Garmin users, so it is not described as available to everyone.