# PathAway Outdoor GPS Navigator

> Outdoor GPS Navigation, Tracking, Route Planning, Offline Maps, Location Sharing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MuskokaTech Inc.
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 107,115
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (360 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.26.02
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-27
- **First published:** 2011-12-16
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree)
- **Website:** [http://pathaway.com](http://pathaway.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pathaway.com/privacyapp](https://pathaway.com/privacyapp)

## Description

PathAway Outdoor GPS Navigator is your all-in-one solution for outdoor navigation and adventure tracking. Whether hiking, boating, or engaging in professional activities like surveying or search and rescue, PathAway offers precise GPS tracking, offline map access, route planning, and personal point marking. Users can save maps for offline use, log travel routes with BackTrack to return safely, and share real-time locations with friends. Its features include multi-format map support (street, topographic, satellite, aeronautical, nautical), photo and video point annotations, customizable navigation dashboards, and a night mode for low-light conditions.

The app caters to both recreational users and professionals, supporting activities such as hiking, fishing, aviation, off-road driving, and more. Advanced editions add enhancements like map imports, multiple track displays, elevation profiles, and cloud backups. PathAway offers a free 15-day trial and subscription options for LE, Express, and Professional editions via in-app purchase, ensuring the right level of functionality for every user.

## Rankings

- #214,685 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

PathAway is praised for reliable remote-area navigation and its backtrack/off-trail features, plus POI display and strong GPS reception. Reviewers report high satisfaction and usefulness in rugged conditions, including water navigation. However, concerns recur about pricing/licensing changes (subscriptions, upgrades, trial removals) and expectations for turn-by-turn navigation, with some finding the app a bit hard to pick up.

### Pros

- Reliable and accurate navigation in remote areas and on water, helping users avoid getting lost.
- Off-trail navigation with backtrack capability, useful for cycling and returning to camp or boat.
- Shows local attractions and businesses with generally good GPS reception.
- Overall positive user sentiment and high satisfaction.

### Cons

- Licensing and pricing frustrations: confusing free vs lite vs pro, subscriptions, upgrades, trials, and refund issues.
- Lack of turn-by-turn navigation; users expect full navigation and find straight-line guidance insufficient.
- Difficult to use or steep learning curve for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.muskokatech.PathAwayFree)