Step Counter – Pedometer, GPS Route, BMI Charts (Android)

Step Counter is a ready-to-publish Android pedometer application that tracks steps in the background using the device’s step detector sensor. The app provides real-time statistics including distance, speed, pace, and calories burned while also allowing users to track routes on a map.It also includes a BMI calculator, 7-day statistics charts, session history storage, and a user profile system with goal management. Built with modern Android development practices using Java, Room database, Material components, and Google Play Services.
Short Description
Android 5.0+ pedometer with foreground service, live stats, GPS route tracking, BMI calculator, 7-day charts, history storage using Room database, and profile/goal management.
App Features
Foreground step counter service with start/stop control and persistent notification
Real-time statistics: distance (km), speed (km/h), pace, calories burned, and goal progress
GPS route tracking displayed on Google Maps with polyline path
7-day statistics charts (steps bar chart and calories line chart) using MPAndroidChart
BMI calculator with automatic health category labels
History screen storing all activity sessions using Room database
Profile screen for name, weight, height, and daily step goal
Boot receiver to automatically resume step service after device restart
Modern gradient user interface using Material components and card layouts
Clean Java codebase with View Binding enabled
Technical Details
Language: Java
Minimum SDK: Android 5.0 (API 21)
Target SDK: API 36
Architecture: View Binding + Room Database
Charts Library: MPAndroidChart
Maps Integration: Google Maps API
Google Play Services for location and activity recognition
Requirements
Latest Android Studio with JDK 8 or higher
Android SDK API 26+ installed
Physical Android device with a step-detector sensor (emulator does not support it)
Google Maps API Key
Runtime permissions for Location and Activity Recognition