FAQ
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Availability and devices
Where can I get HomeAlmanac?
HomeAlmanac is on the App Store now, free to download, for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The website you are reading, the guides, and the free plan builder stay open to everyone, with or without the app.
Will there be an Android version?
Not today. HomeAlmanac is built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. A future Android version is not ruled out, but we would rather do one platform properly than two halfway.
What happens to my records if HomeAlmanac shuts down?
You keep everything. Your records live on your device, not on our servers, so the app keeps working, and you can export a complete archive (JSON, PDF, and your original files) whenever you like. We built it this way on purpose; see the story on our Why page.
Privacy and your data
Where is my data stored?
On your iPhone. HomeAlmanac keeps your records in the app’s own storage on your device, which is included in your normal encrypted iPhone backup. Nothing is sent to a HomeAlmanac server, because there is no HomeAlmanac server holding your data.
Do you track me or use analytics?
No. There is no advertising, no third-party analytics profile, and no tracking across apps or websites. The app does not need to know who you are to do its job.
What does the optional iCloud sync share?
When you turn on sync with Premium, your records move between your own devices through your personal iCloud account. They pass through Apple, not through us, and stay private to you.
Can you read my documents?
No. Your documents never reach us. Scanning and search both run on your device using Apple frameworks, so the text inside your files stays on your phone.
Getting started
How long does setup take?
A few minutes. You answer a short set of questions about your home and HomeAlmanac builds a starter maintenance plan you can adjust right away.
Do I have to enter everything by hand?
No. Scan an appliance nameplate to capture its make, model, and serial number, or photograph a receipt to pull out the store, the purchase date, and the total. If you already track your home in a spreadsheet or another app, you can import your appliances from a CSV file instead.
Is there really no account?
Correct. There is no sign-up, email, or password. The app is ready the moment you open it.
Features
How do recall alerts work?
HomeAlmanac compares your saved appliances against a list of published safety recalls. The matching happens on your device, so you get an alert about your own equipment without sharing your inventory with anyone.
Can I export my records?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Every plan, including the free one, can export a complete archive with your original files, a JSON copy of your data, a PDF home report, and your maintenance schedule as a calendar file. Premium adds the Home Maintenance Record, a polished, timestamped PDF built for resale and insurance, but your raw data is never behind a paywall.
Does it handle more than one property?
Yes, with the Pro plan. Each home gets its own maintenance plan, documents, and history.
Devices and requirements
Which devices are supported?
iPhone is the home base, with an iPad layout, an Apple Watch app, widgets you can check tasks off from, Siri shortcuts, and Spotlight search. HomeAlmanac requires iOS 17 or later.
Is there an Android or web version?
Not today. HomeAlmanac is built natively for Apple devices so it can keep your data on-device and private. An Android version is not currently planned.
Pricing and subscriptions
How much does it cost?
The app is free for one home. Premium is $39.99 a year or $5.99 a month. Lifetime is a one-time $99.99. Pro Multi-Home is $79.99 a year.
How do I cancel?
Subscriptions are managed by Apple. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and you can cancel in a couple of taps.
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