Privacy & local data
Where is my habit data actually stored?
A: 100% on your physical device. Patterns uses no cloud servers, user accounts, or external databases. Your data lives in an encrypted local SQLite database on your phone.
Does Patterns track my activity or share my data?
A: Never. No third-party analytics, no advertising trackers, no telemetry, no crash-reporting beacons. Your data stays entirely yours.
What does the free tier's advertising actually do?
A: Free users see Google AdMob banner ads. You can deny IDFA / Ad-ID sharing on first launch (iOS) or in your OS settings (Android). Patterns Pro removes every ad.
Subscriptions & RevenueCat
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
A: Make sure you're signed in to the same Apple ID or Google Play account you used to purchase. Open Patterns → Profile → Unlock Pro access → tap Restore purchases at the bottom of the paywall.
How do I cancel my subscription?
A: Subscriptions are managed by Apple or Google in your device settings. iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Patterns. Android: Google Play → Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Patterns.
I bought Pro on Android — why isn't it showing on iOS?
A: Apple App Store and Google Play are separate storefronts with separate billing systems. Pro is per-platform, not cross-platform. Buying Pro on one platform doesn't carry over to the other — that's an Apple and Google policy, not ours.
Backups & data transfer
How do I back up my experiments?
A: Settings → Export my data generates a human-readable JSON backup. Save it anywhere — Files, Drive, email, AirDrop.
How do I restore from a backup file?
A: Settings → Import data. Patterns validates the file's checksum before merging with your existing local database.
Can I move from Android to iOS (or vice versa)?
A: Yes — export the JSON on your old device, transfer it however you like, then import on the new device. The schema is identical across platforms.
Contact us directly
Have a question or feedback not covered here? We read everything:
- Support: support@patterns.app
- Privacy: privacy@patterns.app
- Website: patterns.app
We aim to reply within 2 business days.