# MeTrail: Location Journal — Map visits, trips, commutes

> Personal footprint journal for automatic travel history recording and memory recall. (iPhone/iPad app by 佩佩 杨.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrail-location-journal/id1611186060 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [佩佩 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453936639)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2024-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrail-location-journal/id1611186060/reviews.md

## What is MeTrail?

MeTrail is a personal location journal for long-term footprint memories. It records the places you visit, how long you stay, and the order of your day, then helps you look back through maps, timelines, calendars, and place history. The app is clean, ad-free, and keeps your history on your device first.

When you want to answer “Where did I go last month?”, “How long did I stay during that trip?”, or “Have I been visiting this place often?”, MeTrail gives you a faster way back. Add photos, notes, and tags to turn location records into a life log you can search and revisit.

MeTrail fits commuters, travelers, city explorers, long-term life loggers, and anyone who wants arrival and departure alerts for family, teams, or favorite tools. It is built for quiet recording and long-term recall, not live navigation.

【Automatic Place Recording】:
· Record arrivals, departures, and stay duration
· Organize each day in time order
· Add, edit, or fix visits when needed
· Save important moments in Memory Capsules

【Maps and Time Review】:
· See visited places on a map
· Review a day through a timeline
· Find any day or date range in Calendar
· Use multi-day footprints and city summaries for trips

【Places, Notes, and Tags】:
· View each place with its visit history
· Favorite frequent places for quick access
· Add tags, notes, and photos for richer recall
· Search by place, tag, note, and filters

【Share and Export】:
· Create share cards with maps and highlights
· Share footprints as an image or image with text
· Export filtered history as CSV / TXT / JSON
· Keep devices aligned with optional iCloud sync

【Arrival and Departure Alerts】:
· Send alerts when you arrive or leave
· Adjust rules by place, time window, and frequency
· Send updates to tools you already use
· Review sent records and retry failed sends

【Privacy and Peace of Mind】:
· Your history stays on your device first
· No third-party trackers, and records work offline
· You decide whether to sync through iCloud
· Refresh addresses, repair, or tidy records when needed

【Battery Saving】:
Unlike tracking apps that run GPS nonstop, MeTrail mainly relies on system visit records to fill in your history. Background recording is designed for long-term recall, not live navigation.

【Contact Us】:
Questions? Email hi@metrail.app

【Terms of Use】:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

【Privacy Policy】:
https://metrail.app/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Automatic location recording
- Timeline and map view of history
- Add photos and notes to visits
- Arrival and departure alerts
- Privacy-focused, offline functionality
- Export data in multiple formats
- Optional iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeTrail Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MeTrail Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeTrail Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrail-location-journal/id1611186060/reviews.md

### 5/5 — good idea

*2026-04-08*

It's a good idea. I've been using it for a while. It's used to record my daily trajectory.

### 4/5 — 非常好的设计

*2026-03-31*

感觉交互和触感非常棒，只是有一点遗憾，没有路径信息。只能看到自己去过哪些点，不能看到自己是怎么去的，路怎么走的。希望可以增加这个选项。

**Developer response:** 感谢你的好评和建议！❤️
当前 MeTrail 的定位更偏向于记录和回顾到访过的地点足迹，非完整的轨迹追踪。
我们会认真考虑你的建议，在后续更新版本中持续优化功能设计。

### 5/5 — 好用 方便

*2026-03-21*

用一个月了，挺好的。主要用来自动记录我明天的通勤情况，和日常的位置记录。没网也能用。👍🏻

**Developer response:** 非常感谢反馈和好评。

### 5/5 — 强推

*2026-03-19*

朋友推荐的一款app   自动记录去过的地方，精准又省心。界面极度简洁干净，完美适配iPhone，操作流畅无广告。把日常和旅行都清晰的记录了，回看特别有仪式感，
五星推荐！

**Developer response:** 感谢反馈，我们会持续对 MeTrail 进行提升优化

### 2/5 — 需改进

*2026-02-25*

1定位非常不准，委实不应该。2当年有同款软件movs好象这个名字，地图上只显示轨迹即可，简单明了

**Developer response:** 感谢反馈。关于你提到的问题，说明一下：                                                                                      
                                                                                                                            
关于定位精度：                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                            
MeTrail 使用的是 iOS 系统的 Visit API，这是一种低功耗定位机制，与导航类应用（如高德、Google                                 
Maps）的工作方式不同。导航应用持续开启 GPS，每小时耗电 10-20%；而我们采用被动接收系统通知的方式，全天仅耗电
3-5%。这种设计会在精度和功耗之间做平衡，在城市复杂环境（高楼、地下室）中，系统提供的坐标可能会有几十到百米级的波动。

你可以通过以下方式改善体验：

1. 调整精确坐标：在 地点详情 > ... > 调整位置 中手动拖动大头针到正确位置。保存后，下次抵达该位置范围内就能精确匹配和提醒。
2. 扩大灵活半径：对于定位偏移大的场所（如大型商场、景区），可以在地点详情中使用 设置弹性边界
扩大识别范围。这样即使坐标有偏差，也能正确触发提醒。
3. 提高精度设置：在 更多 > 设置 > 通用设置 > 精度 中选择更高的精度等级。

关于轨迹显示：

如果你能具体说说 Movs 哪些做得好，我们可以参考改进。是时间线展示、地图渲染、还是交互方式？具体反馈能帮我们更有针对性地优化。

有问题随时联系：y@yycc.dev

### 5/5 — 好用

*2025-11-25*

之前用了好几个同类 app，最终就觉得这个好用，用了一年了。无论到哪，都能自动记录停留。也没有广告，轻便。 赞一个

**Developer response:** 感谢支持❤️

### 5/5 — 很棒的app

*2025-07-05*

评论好少 想记录自己轨迹的用户可以试一试 我觉得很棒！ 开发者加油

**Developer response:** 感谢。
试试新版，全新设计改版，功能增强。

### 1/5 — 全白屏。

*2025-04-28*

根本就打不开，全白屏。

**Developer response:** 安装新版试试，或者发送分析日志给我们。

## Frequently asked questions about MeTrail

### What is MeTrail used for?

MeTrail is a personal footprint journal that automatically records where you go and how long you stay. It helps you revisit past journeys through maps, timelines, and notes, offering a way to look back on your life's movements over time.

### Does MeTrail have ads?

No, MeTrail is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a clean, private space for your personal history without any third-party trackers or advertisements.

### What are the subscription options for MeTrail Pro?

MeTrail Pro offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan for $1.99 and an annual plan for $4.99. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial.

### Is MeTrail safe for all ages?

MeTrail has an age rating of 4+. It focuses on recording user location history and does not contain any inappropriate content for younger users.

### How often is MeTrail updated?

MeTrail was last updated on May 22, 2026, with version 2.4.3. The app is actively maintained, ensuring ongoing improvements and reliability for its users.

### Can I use MeTrail offline?

Yes, MeTrail works offline. Your history is primarily kept on your device, and it does not require an internet connection for core recording and review functionalities.

### What devices does MeTrail support?

MeTrail is currently supported on iPhones. Future updates may expand compatibility to other devices.

### How does MeTrail handle privacy?

MeTrail prioritizes privacy by keeping your history on your device first. It avoids third-party trackers and allows you to choose whether to sync data via iCloud, ensuring your personal movements remain secure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.16 — 2026-07-13

New Features
- Visits and places are now searchable from Spotlight—find what you need without opening the app
- Added App Shortcuts for Today, Search, and Weekly Review—jump in faster from Siri Suggestions
- Set weekly and monthly review reminders to revisit your memories on a schedule

Improvements
- Redesigned tag details with cleaner layout

### 2.4.15 — 2026-07-09

新增
- 轨迹搜索全新升级，支持排序、筛选、按日期或地点分组，还有历史记录与城市建议
- 收藏支持多选，可一次性分享、导出、移除收藏或删除
- 地点和轨迹详情页新增所属区域，方便查看相关轨迹

改进
- 轨迹归档支持多选恢复和删除，并新增使用说明

### 2.4.13 — 2026-07-07

New Features
- Added a weekly review in Calendar so each week's visits are easier to revisit
- Month review now compares two periods so changes in the places you visit are easier to spot

### 2.4.12 — 2026-07-04

新增
- 新增地图地点选中卡片，今日和足迹页查看地点更方便

修复
- 修复今日页加载闪烁，首次打开更平稳

### 2.4.11 — 2026-07-02

新增
- 长按应用图标可快速打开今日、活动和日历

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