Wherewalk - A Mystery Walking App
Turn every walk into an adventure with hidden destinations.
# FitnessWhat is Wherewalk - A Mystery Walking App?
Wherewalk transforms your everyday walks into exciting adventures. Instead of a fixed route, the app picks a secret destination and guides you only with distance and direction. Perfect for discovering new paths and staying motivated to walk more.
Problem
Users find traditional walking routines monotonous and struggle with staying motivated to walk regularly. Existing solutions like fixed-route apps or basic step trackers lack adventure elements, leading to boredom and decreased engagement.
Solution
Mobile app that uses hidden destination selection to gamify walks. Users receive direction/distance hints to reach a mystery endpoint, as seen in its feature to transform local walks into scavenger hunts.
Customers
Urban professionals seeking outdoor breaks, fitness enthusiasts wanting fun workouts, and explorers looking to discover new local spots regularly.
Unique Features
Dynamic gamification (no preset trails), privacy-first approach (no map tracking), and adaptive difficulty based on user fitness levels.
User Comments
Makes daily walks exciting
Discover hidden neighborhood gems
Helps maintain consistent exercise routine
Simple navigation interface
Appeals to solo and group walkers
Traction
Launched 4 months ago on ProductHunt (300+ upvotes), 15k+ app downloads, featured in 3 fitness newsletters, founder has 2.3k Twitter followers.
Market Size
Global fitness app market valued at $15.96 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with walking/running apps capturing 28% segment share.
