FAQ

Will this cost money?

Not during the beta — it’s free. At 1.0 launch, Active Metrics will be a subscription: $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Beta testers get a free year at launch as a thank-you. See the terms for details.

Does GPS and live tracking drain my battery fast?

Yes — continuous GPS and heart-rate sensing are the most battery-intensive things a watch can do. That’s true of any GPS workout app, not something specific to Active Metrics. For a long effort, start with a full charge; for anything multi-hour, bring a portable charger.

Ultra, Ultra 2/3, or Series — does it matter which watch I use?

Active Metrics runs on any watch that supports watchOS 26+. The Ultra line has more battery headroom, which matters for long efforts — ultramarathons, all-day hikes. For typical training runs and rides, a Series watch works fine.

What’s the minimum OS version?

watchOS 26 and iOS 26, or later, on both devices.

Why is route generation limited to the United States?

The route-generation backend only has routing data for that region so far. Everything else — GPS recording, GPX import, turn-by-turn navigation on an imported route, offline maps — works anywhere. Wider coverage is on the roadmap post-beta.

Does my data leave my device?

Mostly no. Health and workout data lives on-device and syncs through your own iCloud account — we can’t read it. The only things that reach our servers are route-generation requests, map tile requests, and (only if you turn it on) live location sharing. Full detail is in the privacy policy.

Can I export to Strava?

Not yet. It’s on the roadmap, but not in the beta.

How do I report a bug?

TestFlight’s built-in feedback (shake your phone) or email activemetrics@spearssoftware.com. Details in the Beta Testing Guide.