Interestingly, Android was much better about application permissions for some time. These days though, it seems iOS allows users to have more control.
On iOS, for reference, one could install Path but then deny it notification permission (or limit what types of notifications at a very granular level), allow/deny access to photos, and allow/deny access to the address book. You could deny all of those and still use the app just fine, though obviously without the ability to upload things from your photo roll.
On iOS, for reference, one could install Path but then deny it notification permission (or limit what types of notifications at a very granular level), allow/deny access to photos, and allow/deny access to the address book. You could deny all of those and still use the app just fine, though obviously without the ability to upload things from your photo roll.