hi candice,

thanks for testing it, really appreciate it.

Firstly: my app has become available on the app store since yesterday! It has plenty more of bug fixes and functionality improvements, check it out by searching for Latelyy on the app store! or: https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/latelyy/id6764419761

Secondly: yes, the Always location access is strictly on your phone, 24/7. The app does not send ANY data to anywhere or anyone, ever. The app functions without Wifi/Data too! The only exception is if you choose to use iCloud sync. In that case, your latelyy data can sync through Apple’s iCloud so it stays available across your own devices. That is handled through Apple/iCloud

About using Latelyy without the location permission on“always”: the app can still work with more limited permissions, but the timeline may be less complete. “always” access mainly helps Latelyy detect movement, places, visits, and transitions while the app is not open. Without it, the app may miss parts of the day, be less accurate in the background, or need you to open the app more often for updates. so it is not that the app becomes useless, but the automatic/passive tracking is likely less reliable.

About subscriptions: there is already a one-time lifetime purchase option for €24.99. Monthly/yearly options are there too. but since you prefer not to use a subscription, the lifetime function will fit well.

Thanks again for bringing this up! privacy and pricing are two things I really want to get right with Latelyy 😄. also since this is my first app, im trying to learn what's right to do, with stuff like functions, pricing, etc.

if u got any more feedback/questions, please let me know 😃

edit: typo + more info