Hiking, cycling, running, and walking activity records are kept on the device until the user chooses backup.
Device-First Route Records and Google Drive Backup
RouteTracker records activities on the device first. When you choose backup, Plus and Pro can create and restore activity snapshots within the Google Drive account and scope you approve.
Storage and backup in one answer
Device storage, optional backup, and restore are separate parts of the product boundary.
RouteTracker is a device-first route recording app with optional Google Drive backup.
Core activity records stay on the device first. Plus and Pro users can create and restore backup snapshots inside the Google Drive account and scope they approve.
How the data boundary works
The important question is not only whether an app has backup, but when and where a copy is created.
Google Drive backup operates inside the account and permission scope connected and approved by the user.
Manual or automatic backup and restore are Plus or Pro features, not part of the core free recording flow.
Confirm a successful backup before changing phones, uninstalling the app, or clearing local app data.
What to check before relying on a backup
A backup feature is useful only when the user understands its current snapshot and restore boundary.
| Question | RouteTracker answer |
|---|---|
| Where does core activity data start? | On the device, without requiring account sign-up for core recording. |
| When is Google Drive used? | When a Plus or Pro user connects and approves the Google Drive backup scope. |
| What should be verified? | Backup success and restore expectations before changing devices or deleting local data. |
| What is not guaranteed? | Unbacked records cannot be assumed recoverable after device loss, app deletion, or storage damage. |
Good fit when
- You prefer to start recording on the device before deciding on cloud backup.
- You want a user-approved Google Drive snapshot for important activity history.
- You want privacy and backup boundaries explained clearly.
Privacy and limitation
RouteTracker is not a replacement for a separate file backup strategy for important records. Export important activities as GPX when an additional copy is needed.
Google account access and network conditions affect backup and restore.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers for device-first storage and Google Drive backup searches.
Does RouteTracker store activity records on the device first?
Yes. Core hiking, cycling, running, and walking activity records stay on the device until you choose backup.
Can RouteTracker back up route records to Google Drive?
Plus and Pro users can create and restore activity backup snapshots within the Google Drive account and scope they approve.
Does RouteTracker require an account to start core recording?
No. Core recording can start without account sign-up. Google Drive backup requires connecting and approving a Google account scope.
Does Google Drive backup make every record automatically recoverable?
No. Verify a successful backup before changing devices or clearing app data. Unbacked device records may not be recoverable after loss or damage.