Trace: Capture Screenshots, Bookmark & Organize
Save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app -- then read them later, even offline. Trace is the bookmark manager for people who save a lot and hate losing track of it all.
One tap from Safari, Instagram, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, or any app -- and your content is saved with the thumbnail, title, and source automatically. No copying, no pasting, no extra steps.
Never lose something interesting again.
SAVE FROM ANYWHERE
- Save links, articles, videos, and web pages from any app using the share sheet
- Import screenshots directly, even with limited photo library access
- Auto-import screenshots as you take them
- Add photos from your camera or photo library
- Save PDFs with automatic thumbnail and page count
- Capture anything using Siri Shortcuts without opening the app
- Paste a link from your clipboard and save instantly
DISTRACTION-FREE READER
- Open saved articles in a clean reader with no ads or clutter
- Customize font size and reading theme
- Highlight text in multiple colors and add notes to any section
- Read offline -- cached for planes, commutes, and subways
- Highlights and notes sync across all your devices
ORGANIZE YOUR WAY
- Create collections to group content by topic, project, or mood
- Color-coded tags with custom icons for flexible filtering
- Filter captures by source website alongside your tags
- Pin important items, archive what you have finished
- Multi-select for quick batch actions
- Password-protect and hide private collections
POWERFUL SEARCH
- Search across titles, descriptions, notes, tags, and sources
- Combine text search with tag and source filters
- Find that article you saved months ago in seconds
iPHONE AND iPAD
- Designed for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts
- Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad
- Sidebar navigation for quick access to collections
- Grid, list, and stack views to browse your way
SWITCH FROM OTHER APPS
- Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
- Import your library from Raindrop or GoodLinks
- Brings in your bookmarks, folders, and tags
- Smart duplicate detection so nothing gets added twice
iCLOUD SYNC
- Save on iPhone, read on iPad -- everything syncs automatically
- Bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes all stay in sync
- No account to create, no sign-up required
MORE
- Set reminders so you actually come back to saved items
- Export to CSV, JSON, or HTML bookmarks anytime
- Share collections or individual captures with anyone
- Customizable app icon and tint colors
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
No account. No data collection. No tracking.
Everything stays in your iCloud account, on your devices, exactly where it should be.
PERFECT FOR
- Researchers collecting reference material
- Students saving study resources
- Designers gathering visual inspiration
- Writers and content creators organizing research
- Shoppers saving products and wish lists
- Anyone who takes a lot of screenshots or bookmarks things online
NEW IN 1.8
- Refined glass design with cleaner visual hierarchy
- Improved grid layout with better spacing on all devices
- Polished reader with better typography and controls
- Fixed iPad layout in Split View and Slide Over
- Redesigned tags with fresh styling
- Filter by source website alongside tags
- Screenshot import with limited photo access
- Faster loading and reduced memory usage
- Stability improvements and bug fixes
Download Trace and stop losing track of articles, screenshots, and ideas.
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Version 1.8 - Refined design, better performance, and iPad improvements.
DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS
- Glass design refinements with more subtle effects and cleaner visual hierarchy across iPhone and iPad.
- Improved grid layout with better rounded corners and spacing for a more polished look on all devices.
- Simpler, streamlined interface with less visual clutter. Prefer the old look? Enable background colors in Settings.
- Polished reader experience with improved typography, spacing, and controls.
iPAD IMPROVEMENTS
- Fixed layout issues in Split View and Slide Over modes.
- Better sidebar navigation and responsiveness.
- Fixed custom layout toggle to properly persist your preference.
SELECTION AND ORGANIZATION
- Redesigned floating action bar for easier multi-select actions on iPhone and iPad.
- Fresh new look for tags with improved visual styling.
- Filter captures by source website alongside your tags.
- Fixed an issue where collections could appear duplicated.
NEW FEATURES
- Import screenshots even with limited photo library access. Just select the photos you want to add.
- Revisit the onboarding experience anytime from Settings.
PERFORMANCE
- Faster loading for large libraries on both iPhone and iPad.
- Smoother animations and transitions throughout the app.
- Reduced memory usage with optimized grid and list views.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where tags would not display correctly on captures.
- General stability improvements and various bug fixes.
Version 1.8
The developer, Youssef Ismaili, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Youssef Ismaili has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.
