Support

Most questions are answered below. For anything else, or to report a bug, write to us.

Getting started

Why does it need "Always" location?

A drive starts while the app is closed and the phone is in your pocket. "Always" location and Motion & Fitness are how Yesterdrive can notice it. The data stays on your iPhone.

I tapped "Don't Allow". How do I grant the permissions?

Open the iOS Settings app, go to Apps, then Yesterdrive. Set Location to "Always" and turn on Motion & Fitness. Without both, automatic detection does not work.

Recording

How quickly does recording start?

iOS wakes the app within a few seconds to about a minute after you set off, and the start of the route is filled in back to where you parked. For an instant start, add a Shortcuts automation for CarPlay or your car's Bluetooth with the "Start Trip" action.

How do I set up an instant start?

In the Shortcuts app: Automation, then CarPlay, then "Connects" (or Bluetooth, then your car). Add the "Start Trip" action and turn off "Ask Before Running". The trip then starts the moment your phone connects to the car.

A trip was not recorded. What can I do?

Add it by hand. Tap "Add Trip" next to the gap in the trip list, or choose it in the "More" menu. The route is an estimate from Apple Maps, and you can correct the distance.

Import and export

Can I bring my history from another app?

Yes. Import CSV files with route points or GPX, from Files or the share sheet. Trips you already have are skipped.

Is it a mileage log for my employer or the tax office?

No. Yesterdrive is a personal driving diary. The summary export is a plain data file, not a compliant mileage log.

Which formats can I export?

Route points as CSV (the same format the import reads), a trip summary as CSV, routes as GPX and routes as KML. Route points and GPX are free; the summary CSV and KML are part of Premium.

How do I back up everything?

Settings, then Data and iCloud, then "Back Up Data" writes one file with all your trips, saved places and vehicles. "Restore from Backup" adds what is missing and skips duplicates. Backup is free.

iCloud and Premium

Where are my trips stored?

On your iPhone. With Premium you can sync them through your own iCloud. A backup file with all trips, places and vehicles is free.

How does iCloud sync work?

Sync is part of Premium and stays off until you turn it on. It goes through your own iCloud, so your trips appear on your other devices signed in to the same Apple Account.

I bought Premium, but it is not unlocked.

Tap "Restore Purchases" in the app. Purchases are tied to your Apple Account.

How do I change or cancel my subscription?

Subscriptions are managed by the App Store. Open the App Store, tap your profile picture, then Subscriptions. "Manage Subscription" in the app takes you to the same place.

Does Family Sharing work?

Yes. Every plan includes Family Sharing, so one purchase covers your whole family group.