Record routes, geotag photos, capture journeys as Memoir - safely on your device. No ads, no analytics, no account.
Pathkeep records your routes - no ads, no analytics, no account.
RECORD ROUTES
One tap to start, pause whenever you need to, hold to stop. Every GPS point is saved instantly to your device while recording - your track is safe even if the app is closed during a session. An undo option gives you time to reconsider, or tap Continue to keep recording right away.
FIVE TRACKING MODES
- Accuracy: point every ~5 m - ideal for running and hiking
- Balanced: point every ~20 m - great for cycling and tours
- Battery Saver: point every ~100 m - saves battery on long trips
- Vacation: uses iOS location changes - records for days with minimal battery drain; iOS automatically restarts Pathkeep after a reboot
- Custom: set your own distance filter and time interval - full control over accuracy and battery life
TRACK DETAILS & SELECTION
Open any saved track to see the full route on the map. Use the range slider to select any segment - statistics, elevation and speed charts, and the map all update instantly. Export or trim to the selected portion.
PHOTO GEOTAGGING (Pro)
Automatically add GPS coordinates to your photos - based on the EXIF timestamp and your recorded route. Coordinates are written directly into each photo's metadata, compatible with Lightroom, Apple Photos, and any EXIF-aware app. Includes automatic timezone detection and manual offset adjustment for cameras without GPS.
MEMOIR (Pro)
Turn your journey into a visual story. Place photos along your recorded route on the map - move them individually or import them directly from a Geotagging session. Pathkeep saves your arrangement and reopens it any time.
ELEVATION & SPEED CHARTS
Interactive charts in every track detail view. Drag to read elevation or speed at any point. Total ascent, descent, min/max elevation, and average and top speed at a glance. Switch the x-axis between distance and time, choose between metric and imperial units.
NOTES
Add free-text notes to any saved track. Notes are synced alongside your data via iCloud.
LIVE STATS & LIVE ACTIVITY
A floating panel shows elapsed time, distance, and point count on the map while recording. The Live Activity shows the same stats on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.
HOME SCREEN WIDGET
A small or medium widget shows your most recent track - name, distance, duration, and a map preview.
EXPORT FORMATS
Share as GPX or KML - compatible with Google Maps, Komoot, Garmin, and most navigation apps. Share a map image of your recorded route directly.
ICLOUD SYNC
Tracks are automatically synced via iCloud Drive across all your Apple devices.
DATA SAFETY
Every GPS point is saved to your device in real time - recordings are automatically restored on next launch. With Always location permission, Restart Protection can be enabled: Pathkeep automatically resumes recording even after an iPhone restart.
RECENTLY DELETED
Deleted tracks are moved to the Recently Deleted folder and can be restored within 30 days.
Pathkeep PRO
Unlimited saved tracks, Photo Geotagging, Memoir and more - as an annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. The free version allows 5 saved tracks.
NO ADS, NO TRACKING
Pathkeep contains no ads and does not track you.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Version 1.11 makes your recordings more reliable and keeps you informed at a glance.
• Signal Guard: automatically detects and removes clearly wrong GPS points, live during recording or applied afterward to a saved track
• More Robust Recording: automatically filters out rare duplicate or out-of-order GPS points that can slip in during long background recordings
• Live Recording at a Glance: see your live progress on the Home Screen widget and Live Activity, with clearer duration for multi-day recordings
• Accessibility: full VoiceOver support for Signal Guard and other custom controls, on iOS and Mac
• Various other fixes and improvements
Version 1.11
The developer, Alexander Kruse, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Provider
Alexander Kruse
Size
17 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
