Trace

Trace

Trace is a conversational AI calendar app that turns natural text, screenshots, or voice notes into scheduled events instantly, focusing on fast, distraction-free planning and integrations with existing calendars.

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What it does

Productivity software for decision-makers comparing workflow fit and alternatives.

Best fit

Productivity

Pricing snapshot

Free from 30% off yearly plan with code TRACE30 via App Store (original price not listed on page)

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Trace is a conversational AI-powered calendar app that converts natural text, screenshots, or voice notes into calendar events instantly. It emphasizes speed and simplicity—removing long form workflows and slow, error-prone AI—by extracting dates, times, and context to create, update, delete, or search events. Trace targets people who want fast scheduling without distracting feature bloat and integrates with existing calendars and Apple Shortcuts for hands-free workflows.

An ultra-fast AI calendar that builds your schedule instantly from messages, voice, or screenshots, designed for people who hate planning.

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Key Features

Conversational Input (Text, Image, Voice)

Create, update, delete, or search events using natural text, screenshots, or voice notes; Trace extracts date, time, and context to generate full schedule items.

Simple Calendar View

A streamlined calendar UI focused on scheduling, reminders, and task completion without extra tabs or feature clutter.

Speak to Create/Update

Speak commands and Trace will extract scheduling information to instantly create or adjust events.

AI Smart Reminders with Contexts

Context-aware reminders that include what the event was for or motivational context to improve recall and follow-through.

Calendar Integrations

Free integration with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook and other calendars (via Apple Calendar sync).

Hands-Free Shortcuts and Widget

Download Apple Shortcuts in Trace Settings to trigger features like Image-to-Schedule via Back Tap, Action Button, or widget for hands-free scheduling.

Local Data Storage & Privacy

Trace stores user data locally on the device; while it uses OpenAI and Gemini APIs for processing, the site states those APIs do not use user data for training.

Cross-Device Subscription

One subscription covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac—no extra cost according to the FAQ.

Pricing

Yearly (launch offer)

30% off yearly plan with code TRACE30 via App Store (original price not listed on page)
  • Annual subscription (details and purchase flow redirect to App Store)
  • One subscription covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Use Cases

Quick event creation from natural language

Turn a short text message or voice note into a fully-formed calendar event without manual form-filling.

Importing schedules from screenshots

Drop a screenshot (e.g., school calendar or event flyer) into Trace and let the app extract and schedule the events.

Hands-free scheduling

Use Apple Shortcuts, Back Tap, or the Action Button to create events via Image-to-Schedule or voice commands without opening the app.

Daily planning for busy professionals and parents

Save time on morning calendar tuning—testimonials cite product owners, nurses, parents, and students who use Trace to streamline planning.

Integrations

Apple Calendar

Primary calendar integration; Trace syncs events with Apple Calendar and can import calendars added there.

Google Calendar

Google calendars added to Apple Calendar are synced automatically with Trace.

Outlook

Outlook calendars added to Apple Calendar are synced automatically with Trace.

Apple Shortcuts

Shortcuts enable hands-free triggers like Image-to-Schedule and quick capture via Back Tap or Action Button.

OpenAI / Gemini (processing backends)

Trace uses external models (OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini) for AI processing according to the FAQ.

Benefits

Faster event creation—reduces multi-step manual entry to instant schedule creation from simple commands
Reduces time spent fixing AI errors by focusing on accurate, context-aware scheduling
Integrates with existing calendars (Google, Apple, Outlook) to keep events synchronized
Local data storage for improved privacy—the site states user data is stored on-device
Works across Apple devices under a single subscription

Limitations

Apple-focused device support (site emphasizes iPhone, iPad, and Mac and App Store distribution); no explicit Android or web client mentioned
Detailed pricing and plan features (beyond a launch discount) are not listed on the site; purchase is performed via the App Store

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import Apple, Google, or Outlook calendars?
Yes. Any Google or Outlook calendars already added to your Apple Calendar are automatically synced with Trace. If not, go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts to add them.
What AI models does Trace use?
Trace uses multiple models, including GPT and Gemini, each chosen for the right task.
Is my data stored on your servers?
No. Trace stores your data locally on your device. While Trace uses OpenAI and Gemini APIs, the site states those APIs do not use your data for training.
Does one purchase work on all devices?
Yes. One subscription covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no extra cost.
How can I add events?
You can add events via natural text, images, or voice.
What are Shortcuts and how can I use them?
By linking Trace with Apple Shortcuts, you can quickly capture your screen or add events with a single button press. For setup and ideas, check Trace Settings > Shortcuts Guide.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Step 1: Download Trace from the App Store (site links to App Store purchase)
  2. 2 Step 2: Add or sync your calendars via Settings > Calendar > Accounts (to import Google/Outlook calendars into Apple Calendar)
  3. 3 Step 3: Open Trace and choose a command method (Screenshot, Chat/text, or Speak) to create or update events
  4. 4 Step 4: (Optional) Install Apple Shortcuts from Trace Settings and configure Back Tap or Action Button for hands-free Image-to-Schedule or quick capture

Support

email

Contact: [email protected]

website contact / Ask a Question

Site includes an 'Ask A Question' prompt and contact flow for additional inquiries.

in-app docs / settings guide

Trace Settings include a Shortcuts Guide for setup and usage examples.

API

Available: No

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