nicoPlace

FAQ

Q1. What are check-ins?

You can record the places you visit—restaurants, attractions, and more—as check-ins to revisit them later or keep them as memories.

For spots you frequent, the app shows insights like how many times you've gone and how long it's been since your last visit.

Q2. What is companion tracking?

You can log who visited with you by tapping someone you've registered in advance, then filter by person later.

Q3. What are chains?

Saving a chain name lets you track check-in counts per chain instead of per individual location.

If the chain appears in our prebuilt list, it's set automatically. Otherwise, enter it manually. The app uses Apple Maps data, so names can vary—for example Seven Eleven, 7-Eleven, or 7-11. We reference a normalization list to absorb those differences, but it's still growing, so please report any gaps you find.

When you report one, share the official name along with any alternate spellings.

Q4. Can you tell me about data privacy?

The app only uses the network when accessing Apple Maps and never communicates with our servers or any other parties.

All of your data stays on your device and is never shared with anyone else. We don't use any third-party libraries.

Q5. Are the photos original?

No. They’re resized and downscaled, so they are not originals and won’t serve as backups.

Q6. Can I use the app if I deny location access?

You can still use the app, but because we can't detect your current location, the map will start from the last place you used.

Q7. Can I add custom places?

No. All place information comes from Apple Maps, and the app does not currently allow registering custom places.