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Location is used to verify that you reached a route's check-in points and to power nearby route discovery. You stay in control — check-ins only happen when you tap to confirm at a spot.

Your step count is converted into energy for your pixel companion. The more you walk and check in, the more your pet hatches, grows, and unlocks decorations in the shop.

Open the Friends tab and share your invite code, or scan a friend's QR code. Both sides confirm before you're connected, so friendships are always mutual.

Yes. With the co-creation module you can design your own hiking routes and set exploration points for classmates to discover. When other students explore your route, you earn creator points — a way to recognise community leadership and creativity.

You can start right away with an anonymous profile. When you're ready to sync across devices or keep your progress safe, you can upgrade to a full account with Google sign-in or email & password.

In the app, go to Settings → Delete my data. This permanently removes the data tied to your account from our servers. If you would prefer we do it for you, email walkmate@efan.dev from the address on your account and we will process the request.

Make sure motion & fitness permission is enabled: on iOS check Settings → Privacy & Security → Motion & Fitness, and on Android allow the Physical activity permission. Then reopen WalkMate. Still stuck? Email us with your device details.

WalkMate runs on recent iOS and Android phones. Walking features work best on a device that reports step counts (Apple Health / Google's activity sensors).