Is MapScore a Google Maps Timeline alternative?
Yes. MapScore builds a timeline of your trips and stops automatically, like Google Maps Timeline did, but it keeps everything in an encrypted database on your phone instead of in an account. It also adds a Lifetime Map, ExplorerScore and export to GPX, GeoJSON and CSV.
Does MapScore upload my location?
No. Your routes, stops, places and statistics stay on your phone. MapScore has no account and no server to send them to. If you turn on Google Maps street maps, Google receives the map area you are viewing. If you turn on automatic address names, the coordinate of a confirmed stop may be sent to your phone’s geocoding service. Both are optional.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is nothing to sign up for. Purchases are handled by Google Play.
How much battery does it use?
MapScore uses precise GPS only while you are moving. When you stay in one place it switches GPS off and uses Android’s low-power location checks to confirm you are still there. Battery use depends on your phone and how much you move.
What happens indoors or with weak GPS?
MapScore records a route only from precise fixes. When the signal is weak it leaves a gap rather than drawing a guess, so what you see is what really happened.
Can I export or move my history?
Yes. Export raw points as GPX, GeoJSON or CSV at any time, or create an encrypted backup protected by your own password to move your full history to a new phone.
How do I delete my data?
Open Settings, then Data & privacy, and erase your history. Uninstalling MapScore also removes everything stored by the app on that phone.
How much does MapScore cost?
MapScore starts with a free trial, then continues as a subscription through Google Play. Current prices for your country are shown on the Google Play listing. You can cancel at any time in Google Play.
Which phones does MapScore support?
MapScore runs on Android 7.0 and newer with Google Play. There is no iPhone version yet.