About WalkHero

Product and editorial information · Updated 26 August 2026

Walking progress without the pressure

WalkHero is a walking app and pedometer for iPhone and Android for people who want everyday movement to feel visible, useful and worth repeating. It turns permitted movement data into a clear daily trail, then connects that day with weekly and monthly progress.

You can also start a recorded walk when the route matters. WalkHero keeps the route, duration, distance and steps from that session together, so a walk can remain a memory rather than disappearing into one daily total.

What the app uses

With your permission, WalkHero reads relevant step, distance and active-calorie data from Apple Health on iPhone or Health Connect on Android. Route recording uses location access only when you choose to start a recorded walk. You can review and change permissions through your device settings.

WalkHero requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone or Android 9 or later on a compatible Android phone. The app is free to download, and some advanced features may require a subscription or purchase shown in the App Store or Google Play flow.

How the walking guides are written

WalkHero’s guides begin with a direct answer, separate product behavior from general walking advice and link to the source behind factual claims. Platform-specific guides remain clearly labeled, and public-health guidance links to the organization that publishes it.

The guides do not invent ratings, testimonials, medical outcomes or universal goals. They are reviewed when the app changes or when a cited source needs to be updated. Each guide shows its latest review date.

Contact

Questions about the app, privacy or a guide can be sent to support@devjmc.com. You can also download WalkHero from the App Store or Google Play.