Backup and exports

DoseAlert keeps everything on your device. If you want a copy of your records, or a report to bring to a doctor, you can export it at any time.

Back up your data

Go to Settings > Back up data. DoseAlert generates a single backup file containing every medication, group, dose log, and setting.

After tapping Back up, the phone's share sheet opens so you can save or send the file:

• Save to iCloud Drive or Google Drive
• Save to the Files or Downloads folder
• Email it to yourself
• Send it via Messages or any other app

Keep a copy before you reinstall the app, and store it somewhere you control such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or your own files.

Moving to a new phone

DoseAlert cannot import a backup file yet. The backup is a readable record of your data, not a one tap restore, so please plan for that before you switch phones or delete the app.

To move to a new phone today, export a backup and keep it for reference, then add your medications again on the new phone. Your export lists every medication, dose, schedule, and setting, so you can copy them across without relying on memory.

Bringing a backup file back into the app is on our list. Until it ships, treat the export as your safety net rather than a restore button.

Export medication list (CSV)

Go to Settings > Export medication list. DoseAlert builds a CSV (spreadsheet) file with one row per medication, showing:

• Name
• Dose
• Schedule
• Groups
• Refill information
• Notes

Opens in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

Export dose history (CSV)

Go to Settings > Export dose history. DoseAlert builds a CSV with one row per dose, showing:

• Medication name
• Scheduled time
• Actual time taken (if you recorded one)
• Status (Taken, Skipped, Not sure, Missed)
• Dose amount

Perfect for sharing with a doctor's office that wants spreadsheet data.

Export PDF report (Pill Tracker)

Open the Pill Tracker tab and tap the share icon in the top-right. Choose PDF report. DoseAlert creates a printable PDF showing the month's adherence visually, alongside your medication list. Share it via email, save to Files, or print it.

How often should I back up?

A good rhythm is:

• After a big change (adding several medications, creating a taper).
• Once a month as a habit.
• Before you upgrade your phone or reinstall the app.

What if I delete DoseAlert without a backup?

All data is lost. DoseAlert never uploads your medication list, so we cannot recover it for you. Export a backup before uninstalling or switching phones, and keep it somewhere safe. You will need to re-enter your medications on the new phone, using the export as your reference.