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Macadam

Health & Fitness MacadamApp ⭐ 4.54 5,000,000+

Step counter & pedometer: walk, run, track daily steps & earn rewards.

Version 4.2.1 236.2 MB

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Permissions Explained 35 permissions requested View details

This app requests 35 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Activity Recognition android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Activity Recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Download Without Notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Package Usage Stats android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Macadamapp Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.macadamapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Broadcast Close System Dialogs android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Notification Policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Macadam

Step counter & pedometer: walk, run, track daily steps & earn rewards.

What Macadam Is Used For

Macadam appears to be a phone app in the Health & Fitness category focused on counting steps and tracking everyday walking or running activity. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who want a simple pedometer-style tool to monitor daily movement, activity recognition, and location-based activity tracking on an Android device.

The listed permissions suggest the app may use motion sensors and background activity detection to record steps more accurately, and location access may support route or distance-related features. Notifications, boot completion, and foreground service permissions indicate it may keep tracking active in the background and send reminders or progress alerts. Its contact, camera, and storage permissions may also support optional social, media, or account-related features, though the metadata does not describe those functions in detail.

In practical use, Macadam may appeal to users who want to log walks, running sessions, and daily activity from their phone without needing a separate fitness device. It also appears designed for ongoing use throughout the day, especially if someone wants step tracking that continues after the app is closed.

Common uses

  • Track daily step counts from a phone
  • Monitor walking and running activity
  • Use activity recognition for background movement tracking
  • Receive progress or reminder notifications
  • Potentially record routes or distance with location access
  • Support everyday fitness and step-goal habits
Best for:
Step tracking Walkers Runners Phone users Daily fitness

App Details

Package:
com.macadamapp
Developer:
MacadamApp
Version:
4.2.1
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.macadamapp

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How to Download Macadam

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