Short answers about how CostBoard works and what happens to your data.
Does CostBoard send my data to the cloud?
No. The current version has no account, no sign-in and no cloud backup, and the app sends us no data. Your entries, quotes and clients are stored on your phone. If you back up your iPhone with iCloud, that system backup can include CostBoard, as it includes other apps; on Android the app is excluded from the backup to Google Drive.
Do I need an account?
No. You install the app and start right away, without registering or signing in.
Does the app work without internet access?
Yes. CostBoard makes no network requests of its own. You need a connection only to download or update the app and to open external links.
How do I move my data to a new phone?
In Settings, export your data to a JSON file, move the file to the new phone and import it there. Exports to CSV and XLSX are also available for spreadsheets.
Does CostBoard make backups automatically?
Only if you turn it on. The app then saves a JSON copy in its own folder on the device at most once a week, when you start the app, and keeps the last five. It keeps these copies on the same phone and does not send or encrypt them, so use the export to move to a new phone.
Is CostBoard free?
Yes. The app has no in-app purchases, no subscriptions and no ads. A paid Pro option is planned, but it is not on sale.
Which devices does it run on?
On iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.1 or later, and on Android devices with Android 7.0 or later.
How do I delete my data?
Choose Reset All Data in Settings, or uninstall the app. The data deletion page explains what is removed.
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