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Pupnik for iPhone

A dog walk tracker for iPhone.A little adventure, too.

See where you went, how long you walked, and how far you wandered. Pupnik records your walks together and adds something to look forward to: finds, levels, and a growing streak.

Download Pupnik on the App Store

Free download. Optional Pupnik+ subscription.

For iPhone with iOS 17 or later.

Pupnik App Store artwork showing a walk, collectible find, claim, and dog level progress
From the Pupnik App Store preview.

Your walk, recorded on your phone.

Route
A GPS record of where your iPhone went while you walked together.
Time
The duration of the outing, ready to look back on after you finish.
Distance
A record of how far you went, without a collar, watch, or extra device.

From download to dog walk

Take your usual route for a first spin.

  1. Add your dog

    Set up your dog’s profile and follow the location permission prompts so Pupnik can record the outing.

  2. Start a walk and head outside

    Carry your iPhone with you. Try a familiar loop first so you can learn the app without planning a new route.

  3. Find a little extra along the way

    Nearby collectibles give the walk a game layer. Stop somewhere safe to check a find; you can always keep walking past it.

  4. Finish and look back

    Review the walk and your dog’s progress. Saved outings make it easier to remember the walks that would otherwise blur together.

Give the everyday loop a small sense of occasion.

Your dog already has reasons to love the walk. Pupnik adds a few for you: a collectible you haven’t found yet, XP toward your dog’s next level, or another day in your walking streak. Use those as an invitation to get outside, and let your dog’s pace set the outing.

If you want a change of scenery, browse our dog walks by city. If you want something to play without a screen, try our dog walking games.

Choose it for the walks you take together.

Pupnik suits iPhone owners who want a record of daily outings and enjoy a bit of playful progress. The GPS route follows your phone. It does not measure your dog’s separate movements or provide lost-dog tracking.

Comparing options? Our guide to apps that make walks more fun covers different motivations. If you used the old phone-only Tractive Dog Walk app, read the Tractive Dog Walk alternatives guide before choosing a replacement.

Location recording can use battery, and GPS readings can vary. Start with a charged phone and check that the saved route looks sensible on a short familiar walk. Read our privacy policy for how location and walk data are handled.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a GPS collar or an Apple Watch?
No. Carry your iPhone on the walk. Pupnik uses the phone’s GPS to record the route, time and distance; no extra hardware is needed.
Does Pupnik locate my dog if we are apart?
Pupnik records the phone you carry, so it tracks walks you take together. It cannot locate a dog that is away from your phone and does not replace a GPS device attached to your dog.
Is Pupnik free to download?
Yes. Pupnik is free to download with an optional Pupnik+ subscription. Check the App Store and the in-app subscription screen for current prices and included extras.
Can I use Pupnik on Android?
Pupnik currently supports iPhone with iOS 17 or later. An Android version is not available.
Can I move my old walks from another app into Pupnik?
There is no direct import from Tractive Dog Walk or Strava. You can start recording new walks in Pupnik; keep any old exports separately.

Product details checked October 6, 2026 against our App Store listing.