How can we help?

Answers to common questions about Minimalist.

My distance looks too short

Minimalist needs precise location to measure accurately. On your iPhone, open Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Minimalist and make sure While Using the App and Precise Location are both on.

GPS also needs a clear view of the sky. Tall buildings, tunnels and dense trees can reduce accuracy — the GPS indicator at the top of the tracking screen shows the current signal.

Tracking stopped when I locked my phone

Minimalist records in the background once an activity has started. If it stopped, check that Low Power Mode didn’t restrict background activity, and that location access isn’t set to Never.

How do I pause or finish?

Tap Pause during an activity. While paused, you can Resume or tap Finish to save it. Very short activities (under 50 meters) can be discarded instead of saved.

How do I change my monthly goal or units?

Tap the settings button in the top-right corner of the home screen. You can set your monthly goal and choose kilometers or miles.

How do I delete an activity?

Open the activity and tap ⋯ → Delete activity, or swipe left on it in History.

I updated from version 1.0 — where are my walks?

Your previous walks are imported automatically the first time you open the new version. They’ll appear in History.