ShadePath: Comfort Routes
Siddarth Kotha Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
ShadePath: Comfort Routes is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Siddarth Kotha. Rated 4.5/5 from 8 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 8 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 60 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 12
- 2026 · v2.0
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About ShadePath: Comfort Routes
ShadePath — Your Comfort Route, Every Season. Not every route feels the same — even when the distance is identical. In summer, ShadePath finds shade. In winter, it finds warmth. ShadePath helps runners, walkers, cyclists, seniors, pet owners, and stroller parents find routes that work with the conditions outside, not against them. Before you step out the door, ShadePath shows you which paths are more comfortable and which options match your pace and comfort level, any time of year. Generate a comfortable route between any two addresses or an optimized loop from where you are. The Walker persona is your everyday companion — optimized for a comfortable pace so you arrive feeling good. Switch personas to match your needs: a Pet Owner adjusts for paw-friendly conditions, Senior and Stroller personas find accessibility-friendly routes with gentler grades, and Runner and Cyclist are there when you need them. Built for everyone who goes outside: - Runners who train through every season - Dog owners protecting sensitive paws - Parents pushing strollers who need comfortable grades and nearby rest stops - Seniors who need manageable routes with gentler terrain - Anyone who's ever come home more exhausted than they should be What makes ShadePath different: - 11 real-time data layers including tree canopy, building shadows, solar position, and wind shelter - Automatic season detection — shade-optimized in summer, warmth-optimized in winter - Best time to head out: a daily heads-up plus an hour-by-hour planner that ranks each hour by shade, heat, and UV - Street-by-street Route Guide before every walk - Color-coded route map showing shaded vs sun-exposed segments - Voice navigation with comfort reminders at every turn - Watch My Walk: share your live location with family for a single outing, opt-in and auto-expiring - 6 personas: Walker, Runner, Cyclist, Senior, Pet Owner, Stroller - Breed-aware heat advisories for 98 dog breeds - Earn badges as you rack up outings and miles - Works offline during navigation — no data needed while walking This app is the one that would have saved that training. Your routes are saved on your device, and your location is never sold or used for ads. If you use Watch My Walk, your live location is shared only with the people you choose, and only until the walk ends. Delete your account anytime at shadepath.app/delete-account. ShadePath offers wellness guidance and is not a medical device.
Ratings & reviews
4.5
8 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.0 · Updated August 12, 2026
ShadePath 2.0 is here: comfort-first walking, now with a Guardian on your wrist. Guardian watches heat, cold, and effort as you walk and suggests heading back the comfortable way when it adds up. Your heart rate comes from your watch and stays on your device. Never uploaded. Ask for a stop mid walk: say "route me to a coffee shop" or an address, get guided there and right back on route. Your watch is a full companion now: walks start and end together, live stats on your wrist, and add stops without touching your phone. Plus a daily heads up for your favorite walk at its most comfortable hour, completion rings, instant repeats, and routes that arrive in seconds. Warm and sunny in winter, shady in summer.
App privacy
The developer, Siddarth Kotha, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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