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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
The verdict on

Map My Walk

60
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Map My Walk is a popular fitness tracking app that excels at mapping routes and providing motivation, but recent updates have led to significant issues with GPS accuracy, app stability, and subscription management, contradicting developer claims of bug fixes.

4.8★ lifetime (475,473) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by Outside Television Inc updated 0.4 mo ago recent negative 23% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Accuracy Issues App Stability & Bugs Subscription & Pricing Motivation & Tracking Missing/Removed Features
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Map My Walk is a long-standing fitness app praised for its route tracking and motivational features. However, recent user reviews highlight persistent problems with GPS accuracy, app crashes, and difficulties with subscription cancellation, despite a high lifetime rating.

What users like

  • Effectively tracks walks, distance, and pace, providing useful stats for fitness goalsR4R5R11R13
  • Offers a map feature to visualize routes, which many users find motivatingR18R23R43
  • Easy to use with many options for different activitiesR6R22R41
  • Free version provides sufficient functionality for many usersR15R28R29

What users complain about

  • Frequent GPS inaccuracies, leading to incorrect distance, speed, and route mappingR34R40R46R49
  • App crashes, freezes, or stops tracking workouts unexpectedlyR77R99R103R112
  • Difficult and confusing subscription cancellation process, with users reporting continued billing after deleting the appR24R94R171
  • Some users report that the app is no longer truly free, requiring a paid subscription or trial upon openingR75R170R182R185
  • Issues with syncing data to other devices (like Apple Watch) or other fitness appsR27R69R91R127
  • Missing or removed features, such as nearby routes, workout maps in saved history, or weather informationR342R381R385R420
  • Privacy concerns regarding data collection and sharingR111R156R181
  • App does not automatically pause when activity stops, leading to inaccurate recordingR16R76

Latest update · v26.7.3

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

This update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to help you reach your fitness goals. Love the app? Leave a review in the App Store and let us know! For questions or feedback, contact our support team through the app: Go to More > Help > Contact Support.

Recurring themes

Accuracy Issues negative
Many users report that the app frequently provides inconsistent or incorrect data for distance, speed, and calorie burn, even on the same routes. GPS tracking is often cited as unreliable, showing routes that deviate from actual paths or failing to record full workouts. This directly contradicts the developer's claim of 'performance enhancements' in the latest update.R34R40R46R49
App Stability & Bugs negative
Users experience frequent app crashes, freezing, or unexpected pausing of workouts, leading to lost data. Some report the app not opening at all or having issues running in the background. This directly contradicts the developer's claim of 'bug fixes and performance enhancements'.R77R99R103R112
Subscription & Pricing negative
A significant number of recent reviews express frustration with the app's pricing model, stating that it's advertised as 'free' but often requires a paid trial or subscription to function. Many also report extreme difficulty in canceling subscriptions, with some being billed even after deleting the app.R24R75R94R170
Missing/Removed Features negative
Users are disappointed by the removal of previously available features, such as 'nearby walks' or maps in saved workout history. Some also note the absence of weather information or issues with syncing to other devices.R27R45R69R91
Motivation & Tracking positive
Many long-term users appreciate the app for its ability to track walks, provide statistics, and offer motivational feedback. The mapping feature and mile notifications are frequently highlighted as beneficial for staying disciplined and achieving fitness goals.R4R5R7R8

Who it's for

Map My Walk is for individuals who want to track their walks, runs, and other activities, visualize their routes, and monitor their progress over time R4R5R13R18. It is particularly useful for those who appreciate detailed stats and motivational feedback R7R41. It is NOT for users who require highly accurate GPS tracking, seamless integration with other devices, or a straightforward subscription management process R24R34R127R171.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are brief and general, while negative reviews provide more specific details about issues. The developer's release notes claim 'bug fixes and performance enhancements,' but recent user feedback directly contradicts these claims, indicating persistent and new problems with accuracy and stability.

Frequently asked

Is Map My Walk still a free app?
While Map My Walk is listed as free, many recent users report that upon opening, they are immediately prompted to sign up for a paid MVP trial or subscription, making it difficult to use the app without committing to a payment R75R170R185R210.
How accurate is Map My Walk for tracking distance?
Many recent reviews indicate that Map My Walk frequently provides inaccurate distance readings, with users reporting inconsistent mileage for the same routes, discrepancies compared to other devices, and issues with GPS dropping out R34R46R51R63.
Is it difficult to cancel a Map My Walk subscription?
Yes, several users describe the subscription cancellation process as 'insanely impossible' and report being billed continuously even after deleting the app, often requiring intervention from Apple or their credit card company R24R94R171.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · US Powering my Health: Can’t say enough how much Map My Walk has helped me stay disciplined, on track and above all healthy!
  2. [R5] 4/5 · US Health walk: Love the app because it keeps track of my walks and I can share with healthcare provider when necessary.
  3. [R11] 5/5 · US Great app!: This is a great app. I use it every day. I used to get inconsistent distance readings from the iPhone Health app because it uses an algorithm that counts steps, but MapMyWalk is consistent because it uses GPS. I recommend this app!
  4. [R13] 5/5 · US Essential to my fitness: Tracking my walks makes a massive difference to me. Absolutely essential and keeps me focused and more goal oriented.
  5. [R18] 5/5 · US Love the map feature🥰: Love seeing the map at the end of my walk. Gives me more visual motivation to keep going.
  6. [R23] 5/5 · US Fits my needs: Recanting my original review. I am dumb and didn’t think to swipe up to access more information. So far, it fits my needs of mapping distance, route, pace, and overall time.
  7. [R43] 5/5 · US Love Map: Such a simple app such a thank you
  8. [R6] 5/5 · US So many options: Easy to use and do many options for activities
  9. [R22] 5/5 · US Bike Rides: This is one of the best apps ever. Very accurate and easy to use. I use it every time I go biking or walking. You will love it
  10. [R41] 5/5 · US Easy Peezy!: Super easy to use app that gives any walker all the information you need to improve performance and meet goals. I started using it during training for my Wildland Firefighter pac test.
  11. [R15] 5/5 · US Love this app: I have the free version, it works great for what I do. I love that I can use it without paying for the full version.
  12. [R28] 5/5 · US Reliable app: I use the free version because I am just looking to improve and/or maintain my time. I have used it for years and it has never failed to work. We do the same 5 routes each week and we are always making sure we are keeping up with our best times. I have never used other apps because I don’t need to.
  13. [R29] 5/5 · US Amazing free App: To believe this app is free with all its functionality is amazing. Tracking workouts and comparing them is almost incomparable Hats off to the programmers and the producers
  14. [R34] 2/5 · US GPS: Gps kicks out. I walk same route every day with very inconsistent results. I don’t understand why it works so poorly
  15. [R40] 1/5 · US No distance tracker: Did not track distance only time
  16. [R46] 2/5 · US Not accurate: Walked same walk and given different mileage and data - not reliable
  17. [R49] 2/5 · US Walking for our Fallen: Sometimes it accurate and other times it’s not
  18. [R77] 3/5 · US Drops out: Use to work really well but now it just randomly drops out, same walk I’ve always done!
  19. [R99] 2/5 · US Pauses: It keeps on pausing in the middle of a walk
  20. [R103] 1/5 · US App OK but has Issues: I’ve used this app for several years now and the word suggestion function stopped working properly 3 years ago. I put in a software change request, received a confirmation of receipt, but it still doesn’t work. Now when I open the app it sometimes just hangs. I get out and reopen it and it will close itself. On the third try, it usually works. Very frustrating!
  21. [R112] 1/5 · US The app keeps stopping.: The app keeps stopping at 8.5 miles even when I’ve walked more than that. Very frustrating and disappointing!!
  22. [R24] 1/5 · US Want my Apple password: I would stay away from this app. They make it almost insanely impossible to cancel subscription. If you delete it you will keep getting billed with no warning. You have to cancel first then delete. No directions on how to cancel except a hour search on internet. If you delete app before cancelling you can not get back into your account to cancel.Then you have to go though A
  23. [R94] 1/5 · US Scam Alert?: It’s a good app, works as advertised. I tried the free trial version, but decided to cancel because I didn’t need the extra features. Then I get an email from MapMyWalk saying my payment failed and I needed to update my payment information in the App Store. WHAT??? First, my information is current, second Apple would notify me not you, third as a developer you know nothing about my pa
  24. [R171] 1/5 · US Ripped me off, kept trying to take money: They said it was a trial. I tried to disconnect it the same day every month they try to take $38 out of my Apple Cash they would not respond to my text or anything be very careful
  25. [R75] 1/5 · US Cost?: Am I missing where the cost is mentioned in the information in App Store? I would have liked to known the price before spending time signing up. Didn’t even try app. I don’t sign up for free trials.
  26. [R170] 1/5 · US Why say you’re free when you aren’t?: Can’t really say if this app is any good because you can’t even start it until you get a subscription despite it being “free” on the App Store. Tired of apps/companies not being honest. If you’re going to charge, just say so.
  27. [R182] 1/5 · US Not worth it: Not worth the price there’s free ones
  28. [R185] 1/5 · US No free option: You get the app for free, then have to pay a subscription. Say that up front before taking my email, name, and birthday.
  29. [R27] 3/5 · US No longer synchs with MapMyFitness like it used to.: Now I have to manually enter exercise in the other app. I’ve done all the basic troubleshooting. What happened and how to resolve?
  30. [R69] 3/5 · US Doesn’t connect to CYCPLUS HRM: My old hrm broke and I got a CYCPLUS but it doesn’t connect with the app. I can tell it’s working because Strava connects to it.
  31. [R91] 3/5 · US Doesn’t sync with Garmin and extreme volume if playing a podcast.: It’s OK, but it doesn’t sync with garmin for me. I’ve disconnect it and tried to re-sync, but it still doesn’t show. Also, when playing podcast, when it announces a time or distance milestone, the volume is extreme.
  32. [R127] 2/5 · US Stopped transferring workouts to phone: Loved this app up until a week ago. I use the app on my Apple Watch when I go out for my walks. As of a week ago, I start and stop, mark my walk as done but the progress does not show in the app on my iPhone like it did before. Transitioning to a different platform now because of this unfortunate issue.
  33. [R342] 3/5 · GB Used to show local routes but not anymore: I used to be able to find walking and cycling routes that people had shared but the feature is gone. Cant find it anywhere. So when I went to different places like cornwall, decided to see what routes people had taken round here and the feature is gone. Gutted
  34. [R381] 3/5 · GB No more maps in saved workouts?: I’ve used this app daily for a few years now and am disappointed that my workout map is not available any more in saved workouts. Please reintroduce this feature to future at dates.
  35. [R385] 3/5 · GB Where’s the map gone???!: I always use your app. I’m a dog walker and it’s handy to show the owners where I’ve taken their dog. I also use it when walking my own dog. However, it seems that after your update you no longer show the route taken so I’m not happy!!
  36. [R420] 3/5 · GB Removed ‘nearby walks’: Used to Love this app but they removed one of my favourite features. The nearby routes or walks. It always gave great suggestions. I don’t use the workout functions so it’s just mapping my walk. Wish I hadn’t of wasted my money on a full year and tried a different app.
  37. [R111] 1/5 · US Why does this app collect so much data?: Why does this app collect so much data? It is not necessary for you to know everything about me to provide something as simple as mapping out my walk. DELETE!
  38. [R156] 1/5 · US Privacy Exposure: With zero privacy, even violating international consumer privacy laws, this app is worthless. Their T&Cs basically require you to allow them to use your location any way they deem necessary with zero privacy or anonymity. Beware of the terms and conditions for this app. . .
  39. [R181] 2/5 · US Use at your own risk: Works great but may track and log all your contact information to send to china, use at your own risk
  40. [R16] 4/5 · US Accuracy: I wish I could give this app a 5, but if you stop without pausing, the app keeps on adding distance.
  41. [R76] 3/5 · US Not as smart as it should be: I’ve used the app for about three years, get the job done, but it’s just not smart enough to realize when you stopped your walk/bike/hike. You just keep recording as you stop your motion for hours or drive off.
  42. [R45] 4/5 · US One disappointment: Don’t like the fact that they stopped posting the weather when I’m doing my walk or bike ride🙁
  43. [R7] 5/5 · US Updated tracker: The half mile notification is EXCELLENT. THANKS!
  44. [R8] 5/5 · US So useful!: I have been using it for years and I just absolutely love it. Thank you to the creators.
  45. [R210] 1/5 · US No Option Signup: I downloaded app & immediately deleted. Upon opening you create & account but you must agree to the paid MVP trial period then cancel. Wasn’t for me I just need a simple map my route.
  46. [R51] 3/5 · US Not accurate: I walk the same route every day. Exactly the same, no deviation. Each time the app records a different mileage.
  47. [R63] 2/5 · US Not accurate: I walk the same distance down my quarter mile long driveway and back. The slower I walk, the longer the distance becomes according to the app. Crazy it is only .39 miles up and back if I walk fast. It’s .53 miles if I walk slowly.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store