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Path : Step Counter

Lightweight, privacy-first step tracker. No tracking, no ads, 100% open source.
Path is a lightweight, open-source step tracking application designed with a focus on privacy and simplicity. Track your daily activity without unnecessary bloat, ads, or data collection.

WHY CHOOSE PATH?

• Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud servers, and no tracking. Your activity is your business.
• Google-Free: Built to work on any Android device, including de-googled ones. Path does not rely on Google Play Services for step counting or motion detection.
• Intelligent Motion: Our custom motion classifier intelligently detects when you are in a vehicle or on a bicycle, ensuring your step count only reflects your actual walking activity.
• Battery Efficient: Path uses hardware sensors and optimized background processing to track your steps with minimal impact on your battery life.
• Beautiful Visualization: Enjoy a minimalist design with a unique progress visualization that makes reaching your goals satisfying.
• Open Source: Transparent codebase that anyone can audit. We believe in software you can trust.

FEATURES

• Real-time step counting via hardware sensors.
• 14-day historical activity view.
• Customizable daily step goals.
• Persistent background tracking.
• Zero advertisements and zero telemetry.

Take the first step toward a more private and active lifestyle with Path.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 2.0.6 (3018) suggested Added on Oct 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • recognize physical activity
      This app can recognize your physical activity.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "health"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "health"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • android.permission.health.READ_STEPS
    • android.permission.health.WRITE_STEPS
    • com.sidhant.path.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.0.5 (3017) - Added on Oct 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • recognize physical activity
      This app can recognize your physical activity.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "health"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "health"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • android.permission.health.READ_STEPS
    • android.permission.health.WRITE_STEPS
    • com.sidhant.path.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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