Support

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Common questions

Does FoldTally count folds when the app is closed?

Yes, with Count in background turned on (Settings → Background counting). FoldTally keeps running using low-power location services and notices folds with your phone's magnetic sensor. You'll see the location arrow while it's counting.

Why did my count miss some folds?

iOS stops FoldTally after a restart, an app update, or if you swipe it away in the app switcher, and it can't count until you open it again. Turn on Remind me if counting stops to get a notification when that happens. For extra coverage, you can set up the optional Shortcuts automation (Settings → Shortcuts backup).

What do the labels in History mean?

No label: seen live by the hinge sensor while FoldTally was open. Background: noticed while FoldTally was in the background. Automation: reported by a Shortcuts automation. Inferred: your phone's position changed while FoldTally wasn't running. Manual: logged by hand. An angle shown as ≈120° is an estimate made in the background.

Why do older days show only a total?

FoldTally keeps every fold for 30 days. After that, each day becomes one daily total, so the app stays fast however long you use it. Nothing is lost from your all-time count, charts or records. Use the calendar button in History to jump to any date.

Does it drain my battery?

Background counting uses a little extra battery. You can see exactly how much in iPhone Settings → Battery.

Does it work on other iPhones?

Automatic counting needs an iPhone Duo with iOS 27.1 or later. On other iPhones you can log folds by hand or load sample data to explore the app.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything stays on your iPhone. See the privacy policy.

How do I move my data to a new phone?

FoldTally's data comes with your iPhone backup when you set up a new phone. You can also export a CSV file any time (Settings → Export as CSV).