# Step Debugger: Test Steps

> Test steps & distance in Health Connect—verify fitness sync with Fit & more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.bytebeast.stepdebugger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.bytebeast.stepdebugger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.bytebeast.stepdebugger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ByteBeast Software
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 15
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-01
- **First published:** 2026-10-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.bytebeast.stepdebugger)
- **Website:** [https://www.bytebeast-software.de](https://www.bytebeast-software.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bytebeast-software.de/privacy/step-debugger/index.html](https://bytebeast-software.de/privacy/step-debugger/index.html)

## Description

Step Debugger — the practical way to test fitness sync on Android.<br><br>Setting up Health Connect? Connecting a fitness app? Wondering if steps and distance actually show up in Google Fit, Samsung Health, or your favorite tracker? Step Debugger creates controlled test data on your device and writes it to Google Health Connect. Connected apps read from Health Connect—just like in real life.<br><br>WHY STEP DEBUGGER?<br>• Understand your fitness data flow and fix sync issues faster<br>• Generate workouts, steps, and distance on purpose—built for debugging<br>• Two modes: Sync for continuous writing, Covert for fixed routes<br>• Human-style variation or constant speed—your choice<br>• Privacy-first: no app servers; data stays on your device<br><br>HOW IT WORKS<br>1. Step Debugger generates steps, distance, and exercise sessions locally<br>2. Data is stored in Health Connect<br>3. Your fitness apps sync from Health Connect—not directly from Step Debugger<br><br>FEATURES<br>✓ Health Connect integration (exercise, steps, distance)<br>✓ Sync mode with speed, pace, and behavior (Human / Constant)<br>✓ Covert mode: pick a distance in km and run in the background<br>✓ Local history of test sessions<br>✓ Settings, feedback, open-source licenses<br>✓ Onboarding walks you through the data path<br><br>WHO IS IT FOR?<br>• Users who want to see how fitness apps share data<br>• Developers and power users testing Health Connect<br>• Anyone troubleshooting setup or sync between Android fitness apps<br><br>IMPORTANT<br>Step Debugger is a testing and debugging tool. Generated data is test data—not for medical use, competitions, or legally binding decisions. See in-app Terms and Privacy Policy.<br><br>Download Step Debugger today and know in minutes whether your fitness stack really syncs.

## Rankings

- #2,841,241 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_EXERCISE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `android.permission.health.WRITE_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.WRITE_EXERCISE`
- `android.permission.health.WRITE_STEPS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `de.bytebeast.stepdebugger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.bytebeast.stepdebugger)