From live tracking to gamified challenges, see everything WalkTrack has to offer.
Below you’ll find a deep dive into the essential functionalities that make WalkTrack stand out as your go-to walking and location tracker.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🚶 Live Walking Tracker | Monitors your movement in real time using GPS, with a dedicated path highlighted on the map. |
| 🗺️ Interactive Map View | Shows your current location, route, and markers on Google Maps. Automatically re-centers as you move. |
| 🔁 Auto-Resume Tracking | Prompts you to resume your last session if the app was closed or crashed unexpectedly. |
| 📍 Path History | Displays past walking sessions on the map in different colors, making it easy to compare distances and routes. |
| 📦 Local & Firebase Storage | All data is saved locally if you're not logged in. Once logged in, your sessions sync to the cloud. |
| 🔒 Offline Mode | Enables you to track walks without an account. Data remains on the device until you choose to sync. |
| 🔔 Foreground Notifications | Android users get a persistent notification ensuring WalkTrack isn’t closed while tracking in the background. |
| 🔋 Battery Optimization Handling | Guides you to disable battery-saving features so tracking remains accurate even with the screen off. |
| 💬 Session Description | After each walk, add notes, flyer counts, or any details you want to remember. |
WalkTrack prides itself on a clean, intuitive, and modern user interface that’s easy to navigate during and after your walks.
| UI Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎨 Modern Design | A sleek layout with card-based views, subtle shadows, and large icons for easy tapping on mobile screens. |
| 📅 Calendar Highlights | Days on which you’ve completed walks are highlighted, allowing for easy progress tracking at a glance. |
| 📊 Custom Stats (Coming Soon) | Future updates will include advanced analytics, such as step counts, estimated calories burned, and more. |
| ☁️ Weather Panel | Displays current or forecasted weather using OpenWeatherMap, so you can plan your walks around conditions. |
| 🗂️ Slide-Out Panels | Profile, settings, or history panels slide out from the edge, keeping navigation straightforward without clutter. |
| 📱 Mobile-First Design | Every element is sized and spaced for easy tapping and reading on smartphones. |
Make walking more fun and competitive. Whether you’re challenging yourself or friends, these upcoming features keep you motivated.
| Gamified Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Leaderboards | Compete for the top rank among friends, family, or a global user base. |
| ⏱️ Challenges | Daily or weekly walking goals to keep you pushing your limits. |
| 🎁 Rewards System | Earn points for completing walks; unlock badges or themes as you go. |
| 📷 AR Snapshots | Capture photos during walks and map them for a fun social dynamic (planned for future releases). |
We take privacy and data integrity seriously, ensuring your walk logs remain both accessible and protected.
| Security Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔑 Secure Firebase Auth | Safely log in using email/password (and soon Google sign-in) to encrypt and sync your data. |
| 💾 Encrypted Local Storage | Data remains on the device, encrypted, when offline or not logged in. |
| 📤 Automatic Data Sync | Once you log in, sessions get backed up to Firebase, so you never lose your walk history. |
| 📉 Crash Recovery | If the app closes unexpectedly, session details are saved in a temporary file for easy resumption. |