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What is FingerSpan?

FingerSpan is a small, focused map utility for measuring freehand lines. Trace a route on the map with one finger and see its length instantly. It is not a navigation app, route planner, or workout tracker.

Are my measurements stored anywhere online?

FingerSpan has no own account. Active measurements stay on your device. With FingerSpan Premium, measurements you explicitly save are stored locally and can optionally be synchronized across your devices through your private Apple iCloud database. You can turn iCloud sync off at any time; users upgrading from a local-only version are asked before any existing measurement is uploaded.

What does the Magnet tool do?

Magnet matches your freehand line to nearby roads and footpaths. It first asks Apple Maps for a match, and falls back to a routing service if no suitable path is found nearby. Your original line is kept untouched if no good match exists.

What is FingerSpan Premium?

Premium unlocks a personal history of saved measurements: name a route, reopen it anytime on the map, and optionally keep it available across your devices with iCloud. It's a one-time purchase through the App Store, not a subscription.

Does FingerSpan need my location?

FingerSpan requests permission only after you tap the location button. Once granted, Apple MapKit may use your location while the map is visible to show your position. Tracking follows your position, and compass mode also follows your direction. FingerSpan does not store your location or use it in the background. The selected map provider receives the visible map area in order to load it.

Which languages and devices does FingerSpan support?

FingerSpan is built for iPhone and available in English and German. In the app settings, you can follow the device language or select English or German directly.

How can I delete my data?

You can delete individual saved measurements at any time. When iCloud sync is enabled, the deletion is also applied to your synchronized devices. The archive menu lets you export your measurements as JSON or delete all FingerSpan measurement data from iCloud without removing the local copy. Uninstalling FingerSpan removes local app data but does not automatically delete data already stored in iCloud.

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