# Retrace: Trip Journal — Automatic travel diary & map

> Automatic travel diary & map (iPhone/iPad app by Mario Steenbergen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrace-trip-journal/id6789849980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mario Steenbergen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896445967)
- Category: Travel, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Retrace?

Retrace reads your existing Photos library and automatically figures out where you've been. No albums to build, no tagging — every trip gets its own map replay: the route in order, with the photos that belong to it.

HOW IT WORKS
Retrace scans your Photos library (references only, no copies) and automatically determines your home base. Photos with a time and distance jump from home get grouped into a trip. Every trip gets an animated map replay: the route in chronological order, with your photos placed along the way. New photos are picked up automatically whenever your library changes.

WHY RETRACE
• Fully automatic — no albums, no manual sorting
• Chronological map replay of every trip
• Privacy-first: no account, no server of its own
• Sync via your own iCloud (CloudKit) between iPhone and iPad
• Works with the photos you already have — no copies, nothing new added

PRIVACY
Your photos and location data never leave your device, except via your own iCloud to sync between your own devices. Retrace has no server of its own, requires no account, and collects nothing.

UNLOCK ALL TRIPS (ONE-TIME PURCHASE)
Your last 3 trips are always free to view, including the full map replay. Unlock your entire archive with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no automatic renewal. The price is shown in the app before you buy. Restore a previous purchase any time from the paywall.

Privacy Policy: https://retrace.steenbergen.ai/en/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Trips | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is Retrace safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Retrace.

## Is Retrace legit?

Retrace: Trip Journal appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Retrace is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-03

• New: the replay header and trip names are easier to read on busy satellite maps.
• Fixed: trip text no longer overlaps the tab bar on the Timeline.
• Improved: clearer purchase screen with Restore Purchases and links to Privacy and Terms.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Mario Steenbergen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896445967

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