Introducing Strydr: Your Urban Walking Companion

The inspiration for Strydr

Picture a rainy winters day in London in 2014. I was on the tube, the underground or as my American friends say, the subway. Think about going down into the subterranean of a city, changing tubes walking through few tunnels, up an escalator and then up some stairs and out into the street. It's raining, I am in danger of being late for meeting, don't know how to walk to my meeting, and a bit stressed.

"Right where am I going?", grab iPhone, launch Google maps, type in address, find address, select address, select directions.

Okay, I can see my blue blob, I can see a dotted line for my route but…"what way am I heading! "okay start walking"…..a couple mins later, "crap I'm walking in the wrong direction"………."JUST FU%£$KING POINT ME!!!!", I shout at my phone.

There was my inspiration, I just needed to be pointed at my destination and I'll take it from there. I'm in a city, it's a grid and as long as I am always aligned to my destination I'll get there. I made a mental note to find the app that does this, install it and wish I had thought of it.

Turns out there wasn't an app and I had thought of it so hell, I'll go create it myself and Strydr was born.

What Makes Strydr Different?

If you've ever tried navigating a city on foot using traditional map apps, you know the frustration. You are constantly glancing down at your phone, trying to figure out which direction to walk, heading the wrong way, and feeling like you are being led in circles.

That's why I created Strydr, a navigation app designed specifically for urban walkers. No more staring at your screen. No more wrong turns. Just simple, intuitive navigation that lets you explore cities with confidence and like a local.

The Destination Pointer

At the heart of Strydr is our innovative destination pointer. Instead of following turn-by-turn instructions, you simply see a pointer showing you the direction of your destination. Walk toward it, and you'll get there with ease while exploring a city. It's navigation that feels natural, like having a compass that always points home.

Take detour

Detour allows you to divert to a coffee shop on the way to your destination. It goes even further, it will tell you which cafés are nearest you, along your route or near your destination. Imagine wanting to hit a café around the corner from an important meeting.

Share your location

Hit the share location and send it to another Strydr user. They'll instantly be pointed towards your destination or saving it to get to you later. Super simple and effective.

Calendar integration

Lists your calendar events so you can just hit it and be walking to the address in the event instantly. Remember my inspiration for the app? This is the killer feature for stepping out of a tube station (subway).

Plan your trip ahead of time

Want to plan your trip? The trip planner drops you into any location allowing you to plan your walking routes, while saving your destinations for your arrival. When you get there, you're all set.

Discover Places Around You

Looking for coffee? Need to find a restroom? Strydr shows you nearby restaurants, cafes, parks, and points of interest — all with ratings and reviews powered by Yelp.

The bottom line…

Strydr isn't just another map app, it's built from the ground up for people who walk in cities and towns. Whether you're commuting to work, exploring a new neighbourhood, on a city break, Strydr helps you navigate with confidence and ease, just like one of those locals.

Try Strydr Today

Ready to experience urban navigation the way it should be? Download Strydr from the App Store and start exploring.