Getting started
What does DailyPath require?
DailyPath supports iPhone with iOS 17 or later. It is designed for an individual person's private location history and does not require an account.
How do I enable background collection?
Open iPhone Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → DailyPath. Choose Always and enable Precise Location. Then make sure collection is enabled inside DailyPath.
Do not swipe up to force-quit DailyPath during normal use. iOS may stop delivering background location events after an app is force-quit.
How recording works
Does DailyPath record continuous GPS?
No. DailyPath uses low-power visit and significant-location-change events from iOS. This is more battery-conscious than recording a continuous GPS trace, but it does not capture every step or guarantee exact routes.
Why are events sometimes delayed?
iOS decides when location events are delivered. An observation may arrive later than the time it describes, particularly while the app is in the background. DailyPath stores event and receipt timing so recording health can be understood rather than guessed.
Why does my history have a gap?
A gap does not necessarily mean recording failed. Receiving no new events can be normal when you remain in one place. Permission changes, force-quitting, device restarts, low signal, and iOS scheduling can also affect delivery.
Troubleshooting
No new places or movement appear
- Confirm location permission is set to Always and Precise Location is enabled.
- Confirm collection is enabled inside DailyPath.
- Open recording diagnostics and check for pending items or a recent failure.
- Bring DailyPath to the foreground so queued observations can retry.
- Remember that remaining in one place may produce no new events.
Diagnostics show pending observations
Pending means DailyPath has retained work that has not yet reached a final result. Keep the device unlocked, open DailyPath, and allow it a moment to retry. If the count does not return to zero, contact support before reinstalling the app.
The timeline looks wrong
Location events can be incomplete or revised by iOS. Keep the underlying observations and report the affected date to support. Reprocessing is designed to rebuild the timeline without removing your places or notes.
Privacy and data
Where is my location history stored?
Your history is stored on your iPhone. DailyPath does not operate an account or location-history server. Apple MapKit may contact Apple when you view map content.
How do exports work?
Exports are created only when you request them. Location exports can be highly sensitive, so review the destination and recipients before saving or sharing one. Do not send a diagnostic export to support unless requested through an existing support conversation.
How do I remove my data?
Use the available retention and deletion controls in DailyPath settings. Uninstalling DailyPath removes its local app data, but it does not delete exports or backups you previously saved elsewhere.
Contact support
Email support@dailypath.app with a brief description of the problem.
It helps to include your iPhone model, iOS version, DailyPath version, the approximate date affected, and what the recording diagnostics show. Remove coordinates, place names, and other personal details from screenshots unless they are necessary to explain the issue.
Feedback
Ideas and product feedback are welcome at feedback@dailypath.app.