Where your check-ins live, and how to take them with you
Updated November 6, 2026
In short: Ears Up stores your check-ins on your phone. There is no account, and WagDev runs no server for them and never receives them. In Settings, Your data, you can export a full backup or an Excel or CSV spreadsheet, free, and import a file back in. Ears Up does not make a summary report for appointments.
Where your check-ins are stored
Your check-ins, ratings, notes, tags and reminder schedule are stored in the app's private storage on your phone. There is no sign-up and no cloud sync, and WagDev has no copy. This is how the app is built, not only a policy.
The app does not add its own encryption to that storage. It relies on the protections built into your phone, so a passcode is worth having.
One banner ad, served by Google, and crash reports use the technical data described in the privacy policy. Neither receives your check-ins, ratings or history.
Backups your phone makes on its own
- iPhone: iCloud and computer backups can include your Ears Up data.
- Android: Google device backup does not include it, so use the export below.
Losing or resetting a phone, or uninstalling the app, removes the check-ins on that phone. WagDev cannot get them back, so a file you keep is your safety net.
What you can export
Open Settings, Your data, Export check-ins, and choose by what the file is for. Your phone's share sheet then lets you save it to Files, a cloud drive or email. Export is free, with or without the one-time Remove Ads purchase.
| File | Use it to | What is in it |
|---|---|---|
| Full backup (JSON) | Move to a new phone or keep a safe copy | Every check-in, plus your reminder schedule |
| Spreadsheet, complete (Excel) | Open in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets, edit, import again | One row per check-in |
| Spreadsheet, simple (CSV) | Open in almost anything | One row per check-in. Not a full backup |
An exported file is a plain file that anyone who has it can read. Keep it somewhere you trust, and send it only to people you choose.
Moving to a new phone
- On the old phone, export a full backup and save it somewhere the new phone can reach.
- On the new phone, install Ears Up and open Settings, Your data, Import check-ins.
- Pick the file. A review shows what will come in before anything changes.
- If you already have check-ins there, choose to add to them or to clear and replace them.
- Changed your mind? Undo last import is right there in the same section.
Importing the same file twice does not create duplicates. If you bought the one-time Remove Ads purchase, use Restore purchase in Settings too: it is not part of the file.
Taking your record to an appointment
Ears Up does not make a summary report, and it does not interpret what you recorded. Here is what you can do:
- Export a spreadsheet and share that file with your doctor. It has one row per check-in, with the columns ID, Time, Type, Rating and Note.
- Show them the hour-by-hour rhythm view on your phone.
Two things to know about the spreadsheet. The Time column is written in UTC, such as 2026-10-01T18:30:00.000Z, so it will not match your clock unless you convert it. And a Fell asleep row keeps some technical text in its Note column, which you can ignore.
Prefer paper? The sleepiness diary guide has a free printable sheet.
Bringing in records you already keep
Download import template gives you an Excel file with instructions and example rows, or a plain CSV. Fill it in with your own check-ins, then import it. You see a review first, and any rows that cannot be imported can be saved to a file with a Problem column so you can fix them.
Questions
Does WagDev receive my check-ins?
No. There is no account, and WagDev runs no server for your check-ins. They are stored on your phone. A device backup or an export you make can copy them elsewhere, under your control.
Is export free?
Yes. Export, import and the import template are all in the free app, in Settings, Your data.
Can Ears Up make a report for my doctor?
No. Ears Up does not make a summary report. You can export an Excel or CSV spreadsheet of your check-ins and share that file with your doctor, and you can show them the rhythm view on your phone. Ears Up does not interpret your record.
How do I move Ears Up to a new phone?
On the old phone, export a full backup from Settings, Your data, and keep the file somewhere the new phone can reach. On the new phone, install Ears Up, then choose Import check-ins in the same place and pick the file. If you bought the one-time Remove Ads purchase, use Restore purchase in Settings as well.
Is the exported file protected?
No. An exported file is a plain file that anyone who has it can read, so keep it somewhere you trust and send it only to people you choose.
Ears Up: Daytime Sleepiness
A gentle, private daytime sleepiness diary. One tap to note how awake you feel, a quick log when sleep catches you, and a calm picture of your daily rhythm. No account, no streaks, no scores. Free with one banner ad, which a single one-time purchase removes. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.
See Ears UpEars Up is a self-awareness journal for general wellness. It is not a medical device, it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about excessive daytime sleepiness, and do not drive or operate machinery when you are fighting sleep.