QuietTrace Support
QuietTrace is in development for iPhone and iPad. These answers describe the current product contract, not a release-date commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does listening work?
You choose whether listening is on. While it is on, QuietTrace processes microphone audio on device, saves only classified labels and timestamps, and keeps listening visible through system indicators and a Live Activity when backgrounded.
Does QuietTrace save or send microphone audio?
No. Microphone audio is not retained or transmitted. Your journal contains classifications and timestamps, not audio files.
Why is QuietTrace not identifying a sound correctly?
Sound classification is an estimate and can be affected by overlapping sounds, background noise, distance, and device position. QuietTrace does not guarantee identification, and it is not a calibrated sound-level meter or a safety-monitoring service.
How do I recover after denying microphone access?
Open the Settings app on your device, choose Privacy & Security, then Microphone, and enable access for QuietTrace. Return to QuietTrace and turn listening on. You can still review the existing journal while microphone access is off.
Where is my journal stored?
Classifications, timestamps, and settings are stored locally on your device. If you explicitly enable iCloud sync, classifications and timestamps can also mirror through your private CloudKit database. Audio is never synced.
How can I stop listening?
Turn listening off in QuietTrace Settings, use Stop from the Live Activity, use the Control Center control, or pause it from the journal. If a Live Activity cannot remain visible, background microphone capture must not continue.
Is QuietTrace available to buy?
No public release or monetization offer is currently approved. This page does not promise a price, purchase, subscription, or release date.
When will QuietTrace be available?
No release date is currently promised. This page documents active development without presenting unfinished functionality as downloadable.
What should I do if feedback cannot be sent?
If the in-app feedback service reports that feedback cannot be sent, check your connection and try again later. You can also email the developer directly; do not include sensitive microphone or journal information you do not want to share.
Still need help?
Email developer@crafterapps.com. Include QuietTrace, your device model, OS version, and a concise description of what happened.