Record routes, geotag photos, analyze tracks safely on your device - no ads, no tracking, no account.
Pathkeep records your routes - no ads, no analytics, no forced subscription. What you record stays on your device.
RECORD ROUTES
One tap to start, pause whenever you need, hold to stop. Every GPS point is saved to your device instantly as you record - your track is safe even if the app is closed during recording. An undo option gives you time to reconsider - or tap Continue to resume recording right away.
PHOTO GEOTAGGING (Pro)
Automatically tag photos with GPS coordinates - using the EXIF timestamp and your recorded route. Coordinates are written directly into each photo's metadata, compatible with Lightroom, Apple Photos, and any EXIF-capable app. Includes automatic timezone detection and manual offset adjustment for cameras without GPS.
FIVE TRACKING MODES
• Accuracy: Point every ~5 m - ideal for running and hiking
• Balanced: Point every ~20 m - perfect for cycling and touring
• Energy Saving: Point every ~100 m - conserves battery on long drives
• Vacation: Uses iOS significant 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
CONTINUE RECORDING
Open a saved track and tap Continue Recording to pick up where you left off. Append new GPS points directly to the existing file or start a new track from the endpoint.
TRACK DETAILS & SELECTION
Open a saved track to view 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 for your selection. Export or trim to the selected segment.
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 sync with your data via iCloud.
LIVE STATS & LIVE ACTIVITY
A floating panel shows elapsed time, distance, and recorded point count on the map while recording. The Live Activity displays 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 with your recorded route directly.
ICLOUD SYNC
Tracks sync automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud Drive.
DATA SAFETY
Every GPS point is saved to your device in real time - recording is automatically restored on next launch. With Always location access, restart protection can be enabled: Pathkeep automatically resumes recording even after an iPhone restart.
RECENTLY DELETED
Deleted tracks are moved to a Recently Deleted folder and can be recovered within 30 days.
PATHKEEP PRO
Unlimited saved tracks, photo geotagging, and more - as a yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. The free version allows 5 saved tracks.
NO ADS, NO ANALYTICS
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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• New minimalist "Clean" map style
• New languages: Norwegian, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Swedish
• Night Mode as a custom tracking option – reduces battery drain overnight
• Minor improvements and bug fixes
Version 1.8.4
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.
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Information
Seller
Alexander Kruse
Size
6.5 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 isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
