# PathCheck SafePlaces

> COVID-19 exposure notification and contact tracing tool for select regions. (iPhone/iPad app by Path Check, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathcheck-safeplaces/id1508266966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Path Check, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508266965)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Haitian Creole, Indonesian, Italian, Malayalam, Polish and 8 more
- Released: 2020-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathcheck-safeplaces/id1508266966/reviews.md

## What is PathCheck SafePlaces?

PathCheck SafePlaces is the official app published by PathCheck Foundation to aid in COVID-19 exposure notification and contract tracing in the following jurisdictions: Haiti, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Teton County, Wyoming.

PathCheck (formerly COVID Safe Paths) can privately save the places you visit and store them on your phone. Subscribe to Healthcare Authorities in your area for information about COVID-19 near you, where available. 

Receive alerts from your local Healthcare Authority with information about potential exposure to COVID-19.

We are a global movement to develop free, open-source, privacy-by-design tools for residents, public health officials, and larger communities.

The PathCheck program has spun out of initial privacy-first research conducted by MIT and TripleBlind, into a newly created non-profit called PathCheck Foundation, established with the initial purpose of supporting global rollout of the PathCheck app and associated tools for contact tracers and healthcare authorities. 

The goal of PathCheck is to help enable the reemergence and re-opening of economies and communities.  Through global partnerships, we are prepared to support public health officials everywhere in the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

## Key features

- COVID-19 exposure notification
- Private location saving
- Contact tracing support
- Updates from healthcare authorities
- Open-source privacy-by-design tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathcheck-safeplaces/id1508266966/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Doesn’t play well with iOS 14.2

*2020-11-22, version 1.3.1*

Keeps crashing.

### 5/5 — Excellent privacy 1st approach

*2020-07-01, version 1.1*

Full disclosure: I am part of the team working on this app.  I think that makes me more knowledgeable not biased. I saw how the sausage was made and I believe in it. This app is from a non-profit foundation trying to help the world find a path forward. The app is solid but only one piece of the puzzle; you need your local Public Healthcare Authority to deploy their services with the app so people know what to do if they test positive. I like that the location data is stored on my phone and no one can see it but me unless I choose to share it. I gave 4 instead of 5 stars because the Public Health Authority in my state has not adopted this solution so I cannot get full functionality.

### 1/5 — Useless without more health dept partners. If you not in WY you are being fooled.

*2020-06-28, version 1.1*

See above

### 2/5 — Doesn’t do anything

*2020-05-30, version 1.0.2*

Hasn’t done anything for me. Can’t see anyone around me. Accuracy seems poor though.

### 4/5 — Great concept and mission, but needs wider adoption to work

*2020-05-24, version 1.0.2*

I love how the app is designed with privacy in mind and doesn’t track your location using GPS tech. 

But the app needs more users for us to receive updates on whether someone we’ve been near is actively exhibiting COVID19 symptoms or not.

### 3/5 — Needs work

*2020-05-17, version 1.0.2*

It's a good idea, I've been using it for over a week now, they just notified me that they are not set up in my area to notify me if I have been exposed so this app is currently useless for me

### 5/5 — Privacy-First, Open & Transparent

*2020-05-07*

Amazing global collaboration from MIT & volunteers across the globe. Privacy-by design so does not share your data with anyone (stored on local device only). 

Recommend that everyone downloads and makes a real difference. Thanks to everyone who is involved!

### 5/5 — Health authority

*2020-05-07, version 1.0.1*

Love the idea but I’m a little lost on how to go about finding urls for local health authorities or any additional health authorities for more location data

### 5/5 — Excited

*2020-05-06, version 1.0.1*

Thank you for this app. I was looking for many places where I could track my potential cross paths with a c-vid positive person.  And I like that this app actually does care about my privacy and do not download my data.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-05-04, version 1.0.1*

This is a great app — really important work.

## Frequently asked questions about PathCheck SafePlaces

### What jurisdictions does PathCheck SafePlaces support?

PathCheck SafePlaces currently supports exposure notification and contact tracing in Haiti, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Teton County, Wyoming. The app is developed by Path Check, Inc. and aims to support public health efforts globally.

### How does PathCheck SafePlaces protect my privacy?

PathCheck SafePlaces is designed with privacy-by-design principles, as it was spun out of research by MIT and TripleBlind. It privately saves the places you visit and stores them only on your phone.

### Is PathCheck SafePlaces free to use?

Yes, PathCheck SafePlaces is completely free to download and use. It is published by the non-profit PathCheck Foundation, which aims to provide open-source tools for public health.

### How often is PathCheck SafePlaces updated?

The latest version of PathCheck SafePlaces is 1.3.1, which was last updated on August 4, 2020. The app was initially released on May 2, 2020.

### What is the age rating for PathCheck SafePlaces?

PathCheck SafePlaces has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no specific content restrictions.

### What devices are compatible with PathCheck SafePlaces?

PathCheck SafePlaces is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is developed by Path Check, Inc. and focuses on providing public health tools.

### What do users think of PathCheck SafePlaces?

PathCheck SafePlaces has an average rating of 4.4 stars from 57 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user sentiment towards the app's functionality and purpose.

### Can I get COVID-19 information from PathCheck SafePlaces?

You can subscribe to Healthcare Authorities in your area through PathCheck SafePlaces for information about COVID-19. The app also provides alerts about potential exposure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2020-08-04

• You can now delete your Location History.
• We think you'll find the calendar interface is a bit more clear.
• We've made improvements to the Exposure Notifications (ENs).

### 1.3 — 2020-08-02

• You can now delete your Location History.
• We think you'll find the calendar interface is a bit more clear.
• We've made improvements to the Exposure Notifications (ENs).

### 1.2.1 — 2020-07-21

- Major improvements to location-tracking accuracy on iOS
- Spanish as a supported language (joining English and Haitian Kreyol), in preparation for an upcoming launch with a new jurisdiction!
- Now requires SSL for all data transmission
- Improved network performance and data using via caching
- New functionality that enables partner jurisdictions to test end-to-end with high transparency in a production environment
- Many, many bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2020-07-18

- Major improvements to location-tracking accuracy on iOS
- Spanish as a supported language (joining English and Haitian Kreyol), in preparation for an upcoming launch with a new jurisdiction!
- Now requires SSL for all data transmission
- Improved network performance and data using via caching
- New functionality that enables partner jurisdictions to test end-to-end with high transparency in a production environment
- Many, many bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2020-07-03

- Fixed a bug in the language picker
- Updated Haitian Creole (Kreyol) translation
- Minor copy updates

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