Wrist Time - Support & Help

Getting Started

Wrist Time is a modern iOS app designed for watch enthusiasts to track their collection and monitor wearing habits. The app stores all data locally on your device - no account required, no data shared.

System Requirements

• iOS 17.0 or later
• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
• Approximately 50MB of free storage space

First Launch

When you open Wrist Time for the first time, you'll see an onboarding screen that introduces the app's main features. Tap "Get Started" to begin building your watch collection.

Managing Your Watch Collection

Adding a New Watch

1. Tap the Collection tab at the bottom
2. Tap the + button in the top-right corner
3. Fill in your watch details:
   • Name: A personal nickname for your watch (required)
   • Brand: Manufacturer name
   • Model: Specific model name
   • Reference: Reference/serial number
   • Notes: Any additional details
4. Add a photo by tapping the camera icon (optional)
5. Tap Save to add the watch to your collection

Editing or Deleting Watches

1. In the Collection tab, tap on any watch to view its details
2. Tap Edit to modify information or change the photo
3. To delete a watch, tap Delete (this will also remove all wear logs for that watch)
4. Mark a watch as "Sold" to keep it in your collection for historical tracking

Viewing Your Collection

Your watches are displayed in a grid view. Tap any watch to see detailed information, wear history, and statistics specific to that timepiece.

Logging Wear Time

Daily Logging

1. Tap the Log tab to open the calendar view
2. Tap on today's date (or any past date) to open the logging sheet
3. Select the watch(es) you wore that day
4. Choose the time of day:
   • Morning: Before noon
   • Afternoon: Noon to evening
   • Night: Evening onward
   • Leave all unchecked for "All Day"
5. Tap Save to record the entry

Multiple Watches Per Day

You can log multiple watches for the same day by selecting multiple watches in the logging sheet. Each watch can have different time periods.

Editing Past Logs

1. In the Log tab, tap on any date that shows logged activity
2. Modify watch selections or time periods as needed
3. Tap Save to update

Statistics & Analytics

Viewing Statistics

1. Tap the Stats tab to see your wearing analytics
2. Use the time range filter at the top to view data for:
   • Last 7 Days
   • This Month
   • Last 3 Months
   • Last Year
   • All Time

Available Charts

• Most Worn: Horizontal bar chart showing which watches you wear most frequently
• Market Share: Pie chart displaying the percentage of wrist time each watch occupies
• Summary Stats: Quick overview showing total wears, unique watches worn, and your most/least worn pieces

Troubleshooting

App Won't Open

• Ensure you're running iOS 17.0 or later
• Restart your device
• Check for available storage space
• Try force-closing the app (swipe up from bottom, pause, then swipe the app away)

Photos Not Loading

• Grant photo library access in Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos
• Ensure you have available storage space
• Try restarting the app

Data Not Saving

• The app stores data locally using iOS's built-in SwiftData framework
• Data is automatically saved as you make changes
• If data appears lost, check that you're not in Low Power Mode (which may affect background processes)

Calendar Not Showing Logs

• Ensure you're viewing the correct date range
• Check that logs were properly saved (look for the colored dots on calendar dates)
• Try refreshing the view by switching tabs and returning

Performance Issues

• Close other apps running in the background
• Restart your device
• Ensure you have at least 100MB of free storage
• The app works best on devices with at least 4GB RAM

Privacy & Data

Your Privacy Matters

Wrist Time is designed with privacy as a core principle:

• No Account Required: No signup, login, or personal information collection
• Local Storage Only: All data stays on your device
• No Data Sharing: Information never leaves your device
• No Analytics: We don't track your usage or collect any data

Data Backup

Since all data is stored locally:

• iCloud Backup: Your watch collection and logs are included in standard iCloud backups
• Manual Backup: Connect to iTunes/Finder and create a full device backup
• Data Export: Currently, there's no built-in export feature, but your data is safe in iOS backups

Data Recovery

If you need to recover data:

1. Restore from iCloud backup
2. Restore from iTunes/Finder backup
3. Reinstall the app (data persists through app updates)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Support

If you need help or have questions:

• Check this support document first
• Visit the App Store and leave a review with your question
• For technical issues, ensure you've tried the troubleshooting steps above

Version Information

• Current Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: December 2025
• iOS Compatibility: 17.0+