Free, simple step tracker for Android. Open source pedometer. Download the APK from GitHub. No ads, no account, works offline.
If you want a walker that only counts steps, this is it.
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Play Store step apps are loud. Other GitHub pedometers are good, but most still add streaks, coins, or extra charts. Burn was cut down on purpose: Steps and Settings. Built by Arjun (formerly named Bulk) for people who just want to walk, including older adults.
- Counts in the background and after reboot
- Ring, timer (
HH:MM:SS), km, kcal - Day / week / month history
- Pitch-black theme
- A health line each time you open Steps (heart, blood pressure, sugar, joints)
- After 4,000 steps: Ahead of N% of people today (a typical-day estimate, not other users)
- JSON backup. Nothing uploaded.
From Releases:
| File | Pick this when |
|---|---|
| Burn-1.4.apk | Any Android 8+ phone. Default. |
| Burn-1.4-arm64.apk | 64-bit phone and you want the smaller file |
Install steps: arjncx-lang.github.io/Burn/download.html
Android will warn that the file is outside Play Store. Allow that source once. Needs a step sensor and activity permission.
- Tap Start Walking.
- Keep the phone on you.
- Tap Stop & Save.
Honest write-up: compare page. Short version: Play Store apps often have ads. FOSS apps like Stepsy are more complete. Burn is the thin GitHub APK.
git clone https://github.com/arjncx-lang/Burn.git
cd Burn
./gradlew :app:assembleDebugRelease signing uses a local keystore, not this repo.
Steps stay on the phone. No ads. No analytics. No login.
Arjun