Frequently asked questions

Yes — the core app is completely free. There is a Pro subscription (US$4.99/month) that unlocks unlimited goals, daily reminders, and a few other features. You'll never be pushed to upgrade.

Yes. Everything you enter stays on your device. If you enable iCloud Backup in Settings, your data syncs securely via Apple's iCloud — we never see it.

Because missing a day shouldn't feel like failing. Life happens. The Traces records what you did, not what you didn't do. If you've been away for a while, the app simply welcomes you back — no penalty, no reset, no guilt.

At the start of each month, The Traces gently invites you to look back at the previous month. You'll see a short narrative of your entries — how many times you showed up, which goals you worked on, and whether there were any comebacks after gaps. You can add a personal note to remember the month by. It's not a report card. It's a quiet way to notice your own patterns.

A trace is any entry you log toward a goal. When you add one, you can optionally note how it felt — a small step, a solid effort, or a big push — and what it was like — easy, hard, or "I almost didn't". It's not a score. It's not a metric. It's just honest evidence that you tried.

Yes - if you have a Pro Subscription. From Settings, you can export your goals and entries as CSV or JSON at any time. Your data is yours.

The Traces is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Download it for free on either platform.

Email us at help.thetraces@yahoo.com — we read everything.