Roamlog vs HexStep

Track your time in every state and country—automatically. Roamlog uses your location to automatically detect when you enter a new state or country and tracks how long you spend there. Perfect for digital nomads managing tax residency, travelers tracking their adventures, or anyone who needs accurate location-based time records. SET IT AND FORGET IT Enable location tracking once, and Roamlog does the rest. The app automatically detects when you cross state or country borders and starts tracking your time—no manual entry needed. • Automatic detection of new locations • Background tracking even when the app is closed • Smart notifications when you change locations • Live tracking tile shows your current location and days count ACCURATE TIME TRACKING Get precise records of exactly how long you've spent in each location, down to the day. • First-and-last day or calendar day counting options • Automatic calculation of total days • Start and end dates for every entry • Add purpose notes to remember why you were there BEAUTIFUL STATISTICS Visualize your travel patterns with clear, easy-to-read charts and summaries. • See how many states and countries you've visited • Bar charts showing time spent in each location • Filter by date range or specific locations • Separate views for states and countries MANUAL ENTRIES TOO Prefer manual control? Add entries yourself for past trips or locations where you don't have location services enabled. • Quick manual entry form • Edit any entry anytime • Add or modify dates and purposes • Works perfectly without location permission if you prefer DRAFT ENTRIES • Automatic drafts when tracking stops unexpectedly • Add purpose and details when convenient YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Complete privacy and security built in. • All data stored in your personal iCloud account • Automatic sync across all your devices • Zero data collection—we never see your information • Delete data anytime PERFECT FOR: • Digital nomads managing tax residency requirements • Travelers documenting their journeys • Anyone who needs to know "How long was I there?" PRO TIPS: • Use "Always" location permission for fully automatic tracking • Add purpose notes to remember work trips vs personal travel • Use date filters to generate reports for specific time periods • Export data from your iCloud account as needed

Every step you take paints the map. HexStep tracks where you go in the background and turns your real-world movement into a hexagonal map that grows with you. No check-ins, no photo tagging. Just move, and your map fills itself. HOW IT WORKS The world is divided into an H3 hexagonal grid. Walk, bike, or drive through a hex, and that cell stays on your map. • Background GPS with smart battery optimization • Drill down from countries → provinces → districts → neighborhoods • See completion percentages for Gangnam, Tokyo, New York, or anywhere in the world LEVEL UP Earn points for every new hex. Climb five tiers, one at a time. Wanderer → Regular → Local → Explorer → Human GPS SHARE YOUR MAP Create story-ready share cards of your hex map. Share them on Instagram, iMessage, or anywhere else. HEXSTEP PLUS (PREMIUM FEATURES) See how your map grew over time and where you keep coming back. • Replay how your map filled in and save it as a video • See when you first claimed each hex and how many days you’ve been there • Frequently visited hexes appear more vivid on the map • All future Plus features included One-time purchase, no subscription. PRIVACY Your location stays on your device and in your personal cloud. Works in every country. Offline-capable. Syncs across devices. Start exploring. Your map is waiting.