Trips
Keep a map of where the day actually went.
Save restaurants, trailheads, hotels, overlooks, and the route between them without making a social post.
Updated June 2026 · iOS & Apple Watch
Your private location journal, built automatically.
iso.me quietly records the places you visit and the routes you choose, then keeps that history on your iPhone. No account. No iso.me location server. No analytics SDKs. Export your timeline when you need a copy.
Free download and free tracking. Export is an optional one-time Pro unlock; the source currently lists $9.99 in the U.S. App Store, with regional pricing handled by Apple.
Free
Tracking
0
Accounts
$9.99
Export unlock
ROUTES · 03
MAP · LIVE
EXPORT · 04
On-device journal
No account required
Visit saved locally
Export when needed
§ 01 What you get
A location history you can actually trust.
01
Automatic visit journal
iso.me can recognize arrivals and departures so your private timeline fills in without manual check-ins.
● Passive
02
Routes when detail matters
Record hikes, road trips, neighborhood walks, and field visits with route lines, start points, and end points.
● Map
03
Private by default
No iso.me account, no server-side location archive, and no analytics SDKs according to the current privacy policy.
● Local
04
Battery-aware controls
Use distance filters, tracking modes, and auto-shutoff timers so precision sessions do not run longer than intended.
● Control
05
Export and import
Take visits and route points out as JSON, CSV, or Markdown, then import an export later when you need a local restore.
● Portable
06
Glanceable on Apple devices
Apple Watch, Live Activity, Dynamic Island, Siri, and Shortcuts support make tracking visible without opening the app.
● iOS
§ 02 Why people install it
For the moments you want to remember, not share.
Private timeline
Answer “when was I there?” without a cloud account.
Reconstruct errands, client visits, commutes, photo walks, and routines from a local timeline on your phone.
Export
Own a portable copy of your location history.
Export JSON for tools, CSV for spreadsheets, or Markdown for a human-readable travel and place journal.
Alternative
A calmer Google Timeline alternative.
Useful if you miss automatic location history but do not want your timeline tied to an ad profile.
§ 03 Inside the app
Built like an instrument, not a feed.
▌ MAP · 01
Visits and routes, drawn together.
The map view gives you one calm picture of your significant places and recorded paths. It is built for recall: where you stopped, how long you stayed, and how you moved between places.
- Place markers for meaningful stops
- Route lines for intentional recordings
- A private map that stays on your device
MAP · 01
▌ ROUTES · 02
Save the path, not just the pin.
For walks, hikes, bike rides, road trips, and site visits, routes help preserve the shape of the day instead of reducing it to a single dot.
- High-accuracy sessions for detailed paths
- Distance and duration context
- Useful for travel logs and personal archives
ROUTES · 02
▌ EXPORT · 03
Take your history with you.
Your location journal should not be trapped in an app. Export visits, route points, or both, then keep a backup, analyze it privately, or turn it into a written travel log.
- JSON, CSV, and Markdown formats
- Filters for date ranges, times, and fields
- Import support for restoring an export
EXPORT · 03
▌ SETTINGS · 04
Control the tradeoffs.
Location apps should be explicit about power and privacy. iso.me puts tracking mode, precision, naming, and shutoff controls in one place so you can choose the right level for the day.
- High-accuracy mode for precise routes
- Per-session auto-shutoff options
- Optional Apple geocoding for readable names
SETTINGS · 04
On-device by design
Your location history is not a growth dataset.
iso.me stores visits and routes locally on your iPhone. There is no required account, no iso.me server copy of your location history, and no analytics SDK watching how you move through the app. If you enable readable place names, geocoding is handled through Apple's system service.
iso.me location uploads
None
Account required
No
Analytics SDKs
None listed
Apple geocoding
Optional
Local storage
On device
Export ownership
Yours
§ 04 Trust and support
Built by Cody Bontecou at isolated.tech.
iso.me is an independent app, not a data broker product. The site makes no fabricated ratings claims; the honest proof is simpler: a current App Store listing, visible support, a privacy policy that says no analytics or server-side location storage, and an export path for your data.
Need help, want to report a bug, or have a question before installing? Email [email protected].
Creator
Cody / isolated.tech
Freshness
Updated June 2026
Ratings claim
Not fabricated
Support
Email available
§ 05 Pricing
Free tracking. Pay once if you need export.
Install it first. Unlock export only when it matters.
iso.me is free to download, and private visit and route tracking is free. Pro is an optional one-time unlock for export features. The current U.S. App Store source shows $9.99; Apple may adjust final pricing by region, tax, or storefront.
- No subscription required for tracking
- No ads or ad targeting
- No server-side location storage
- No account wall before you can try it
ISO.ME PRO
● Optional unlock
$9.99
One-time export unlock in the U.S. App Store source. Regional App Store pricing may vary.
- Download the appFree
- Private trackingFree
- JSON · CSV · MD exportPro
- Import from backupPro
- Apple paymentsHandled by App Store
§ 06 FAQ
Practical answers before you hand over location permission.
Location apps ask for meaningful trust. These answers keep the boundaries clear: what stays local, what Apple handles, what costs money, and how to leave with your data.
Will iso.me drain my battery?
iso.me uses iOS location services and gives you controls such as tracking modes, distance filters, and auto-shutoff timers. High-accuracy route recording uses more battery, so use it for intentional sessions like trips, walks, hikes, or site visits.
Where is my location data stored?
Your visits and routes are stored locally on your iPhone. iso.me does not require an account and does not store your location history on iso.me servers.
Does iso.me use Apple geocoding?
It can, if you choose features that turn coordinates into readable place names or addresses. Those geocoding requests go through Apple's system service and are governed by Apple's privacy policies, not an iso.me location database.
Can I delete my location history?
Yes. Delete data from the app settings. Since iso.me does not keep a server copy, deleting the app also removes the local data from that device unless you exported or backed it up first.
Can I export or import my history?
Yes. Export supports JSON, CSV, and Markdown for visits and route points. Import can restore a prior export, which makes export the safest portable backup path.
Does iso.me work with Apple Watch?
Yes. iso.me includes Apple Watch support for glanceable tracking controls and status alongside the iPhone app.
Does iso.me sync with iCloud?
iso.me is designed around local, on-device storage. Treat export and import as the portable backup path unless the app itself shows a sync feature on your device.
What is free and what is Pro?
The app is free to download and tracking is free. Export is the paid Pro feature, offered as an optional one-time unlock in the app. The current U.S. App Store source shows $9.99, with regional pricing and taxes handled by Apple.
Is iso.me a Google Timeline alternative?
Yes. iso.me is a privacy-first Google Timeline alternative for people who want a personal location history without a Google account, ad profile, or server-side location archive.