Pado

Pado

All about Geo Tracking

18 ratings
11 reviews
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This app allows you to record and analyze your outdoor activities like hikes and bike tours on a map. It also features a step counter, time tracking, and location-based actions that can automate tasks or integrate with smart home systems. Data can be synced via iCloud, Dropbox, or WebDAV.

Record and analyze tracks/routes
Automatic background recording
Heart rate data integration
Step counter and floor tracking
Location-based actions
GPX/KML export/import
Apple Watch support
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What's New in Pado

3.1

June 14, 2026

- New option in the settings to configure the "activity" mode for the location services of the iOS. * The "Standard" option is usually best for general use cases if there's no other more specific option available (the iOS should not pause location updates even when the user doesn't move for a while as long as this action is active). * The "Automotive" option is best if you drive vehicles on roads (the iOS might pause location updates when the vehicle doesn’t move for an extended period of time). * The "Fitness" option is good for workout activity (the iOS might pause location updates if the user doesn’t move a significant distance over a period of time) * The "Airborne" option is good for all activities related to flying (airplane, helicopter, paragliding, skydiving etc) * The "Not tied to roads" option is good for activities that are not bound to roads or trails, Indoor and Outdoor (the iOS might pause location updates if the user doesn’t move a significant distance over a period of time). - There are some new options available to make the trigger for actions more specific. * The "Heading" options allows you to define in which direction you need to move in order to trigger the action. So you could make sure the action only ztriggers when you leave the region to the north, but not to the south, for example. * The "Type of locomotion" allows you to define whether the action should only be triggered when driving a vehicle or walking. In both cases the check for these options is done when the main trigger is activated (for example leaving a region) by the iOS. The "Locomotion" option checks if there were steps counted in the last 30 seconds to determine whether you are walking or driving. - A new Homescreen Widget can show the speed and altitude graph of the latest track recording. Tap the graph to toggle between speed and altitude, in case only one of the graphs is visible (only the large widget will show both graohs at the same time) - There are many additionals icons available to annotate saved regions or visited regions - It's now also possible to only show the visited regions (from the Diary feature) without their connections to each other on the map. - Bugfix: On the iPad changing the size of the sidebar did no longer work. - Bugfix: The option "Auto-Stop at same location" was removed for the "significant location change" trigger of the actions because this option only makes sense for concrete locations, not random/undefined ones.

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User reviews

Pado

love the app. I use it for tracking milage and steps. can you plz add a "dog walk" icon to the pool of activity icons? I record all of my dogs walks. thank you. 🤘🏼

Rebuilds index too often.

It struggles and seems quite power intensive on the iPhone 14 Pro. Sometimes it crashes (can’t tap on anything and need to force close it) and then when I reopen it it jumps to dates back in 2022 and the eventually rebuilds the data (slowly) back to present day. Something amiss.

Seems to be temperamental again

After having issues for months the app was fixed, and has been working for a couple of months now. But today yet again it seems to be recording only when it wants to. I have been out and about today and nothing was recorded (even though it showed up in the Dynamic Island). It has been working for months. I haven’t changed any settings at all.
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Response from developer

Please do not use the AppStore review system for support requests, it is not really suitable for this. Please use my regular E-Mail address to get help.  Because there's no new release available, the App itself has not changed, so the issue you describe is most likely caused by something outside of the App. My assumption is the following: The iOS might have asked you for permission to let the App always use the location services again (the iOS does this from time to time, even if you already have granted the permission, just to make sure that you are still fine with this choice). If you have missed such a permission request from the iOS and did not answer it or accidentally denied the request, the App would not be able to work automatically in the background anymore. It needs the permission to always use the location service to do this. So you need to go to the system settings and give Pado the permission to always use the location services again. If this doesn't help, please try if rebooting the iOS solves the issue.

Regions are uncontrollably duplicated

I just got a new phone and restored from iCloud backup. Now data on both my new phone and old have regions that multiply whenever they are deleted. After deleting two the app crashes

Response from developer

Please contact me via E-Mail so that I can investigate the issue. It is likely that this is a issue within the iCloud service itself - with some luck you might be able to fix this by rebooting both devices.

Great app for activity tracking

Pado should be better known. So should Alexander Clauss. He’s been making useful, lightweight, feature-rich, privacy-preserving and affordable apps for the Apple ecosystem for a long time, charges very little for them (no subscriptions!) and yet still updates them regularly. He embodies the old school shareware ethic that focused on improving people’s lives instead of exploiting every opportunity for profit, which is a breath of fresh air in the current hyper capitalistic environment.
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FAQ

What activities can Pado track?

Pado can record the routes and tracks of your hikes, bike tours, excursions, trips, and other sporting activities. It also includes a step counter and can track floors climbed.

Can Pado record my activities automatically?

Yes, Pado offers fully automatic background recording. You can set it to start recording when you leave a specific location, like your hotel, and stop when you return, ensuring all your local activities are logged.

Does Pado integrate with other health data?

Yes, Pado can display heart rate data from HealthKit alongside your recorded tracks. It also allows you to access photos taken during recording directly on the map via pins.

How does Pado's location-based actions work?

The core of Pado involves location-based actions. You can define specific locations and set the app to perform actions like controlling track recording, the pedometer, or music player when you enter or leave them.

Can Pado connect to my smart home system?

Yes, Pado's 'WebHook' feature allows it to send data to your own server. This can be used to link Pado with your home automation system for advanced control.

Does Pado have ads?

No, Pado does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads.

What devices does Pado support?

Pado supports a range of Apple devices, including the Apple Watch for autonomous track and step recording, iPhones, and iPads. It also supports hardware like Bluetooth Beacons, NFC Tags, and AirTags as triggers for actions.

How often is Pado updated?

The latest version of Pado is 3.0.19, which was last updated on March 22, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.