Beta Tester Program

Beta Tester Program for TimeTrack Pro – Join the 2026–2027 Beta

TimeTrack Pro is a small, independent, privacy-first project — built and maintained by one developer focused on offline, no-cloud, no-tracking tools. Beta testing is limited, selective, and hands-on: testers get early access to upcoming features (distance calculator, speed analysis, heatmap view, photo sync, manual tags, custom exports, and more) in exchange for real-world feedback via email. There are no automated update servers, no telemetry, no large-scale testing — just direct communication to ensure new features are stable, useful, and respect privacy. This guide explains the current beta program (January 2026 status), eligibility, how to apply, what testers receive, expectations & guidelines, privacy assurances (no data collection), feature preview timeline, past beta contributions, and answers to common questions.

1. Why a Limited Beta Program?

TimeTrack Pro prioritizes quality, privacy, and stability:

  • Small user base — detailed feedback is more valuable than mass testing
  • No telemetry/crash reporting — feedback must come directly from users
  • Manual APK distribution — avoids auto-update privacy risks
  • One-developer project — limited capacity for support
  • Focus on power users — early adopters who export regularly and care about features

Result: 10–30 active beta testers at a time — enough for diverse devices/OS versions, focused insights.

2. Current Beta Status & Open Spots (January 2026)

  • Active testers: ~18
  • Open spots: 5–10 (first-come, qualified)
  • Current beta focus: large file handling, distance calculator, speed analysis
  • Next wave: heatmap view, photo sync (Q2–Q3 2026)

Beta cycles last 2–8 weeks per major feature — testers can stay for multiple cycles.

3. Eligibility & How to Apply

Ideal testers:

  • Regular TimeTrack Pro users (export/import weekly or more)
  • Diverse devices: Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi, Nothing, Fairphone, Huawei, custom ROMs (GrapheneOS/CalyxOS)
  • Android 12–16
  • Willing to test specific features & report bugs/ideas
  • Comfortable with manual APK sideload
  • Respect privacy — no sharing beta APKs

To apply:

  1. Email [email protected]
  2. Subject: "Beta Tester Application"
  3. Include:
    • Device model & exact Android version
    • Current app version (Pro unlocked?)
    • How often you use TimeTrack Pro & main use cases
    • Features you're most excited for
    • Any past bug reports or suggestions
  4. Wait for reply (usually 1–7 days)
  5. If accepted: receive beta APK link + instructions

No automatic acceptance — spots filled based on device diversity & feedback history.

4. What Beta Testers Receive

  • Early beta APK (manual install)
  • Direct feature previews (weeks/months before public)
  • Priority response to feedback/bugs
  • Influence on roadmap — highly requested ideas often prioritized
  • Credits in release notes (optional)
  • Lifetime Pro access (if not already unlocked)

5. Tester Expectations & Guidelines

  • Install beta APK (sideload, allow unknown sources)
  • Test assigned features thoroughly
  • Report bugs, suggestions, crashes via email (screenshots helpful)
  • Do not share beta APK — limited distribution only
  • Backup data before testing (export files safe)
  • Optional: test on secondary device
  • Feedback frequency: at least once per cycle

No obligation — leave anytime.

6. Privacy Assurances for Beta Testers

  • Beta APKs identical privacy: no network, no telemetry
  • No automatic crash reporting
  • Feedback via email only — you control what you share
  • No personal data required for testing
  • APK signed — verify source

7. Current & Upcoming Beta Features (2026–2027)

  • Q1 2026: Large file optimizations, distance calculator
  • Q2: Speed analysis, altitude graph
  • Q3: Transport mode detection, most-visited-places
  • Q4: Heatmap view
  • 2027: Photo sync, manual tags, custom exports

See "future-update-roadmap" for details.

8. Past Beta Contributions

Testers have shaped:

  • Copy-time precision
  • Encryption UI
  • Large JSON handling
  • Manufacturer-specific fixes (Xiaomi battery, Samsung Knox)
  • UI polish (dark mode, calendar view)

Your feedback directly improves the app.

9. Common Questions

How long is beta access? Until you leave or cycle ends — many stay long-term.

Risks? Beta may have bugs — backup data.

Multiple devices? Yes — mention in application.

Payment? Free — Pro unlock included.

10. Summary

The TimeTrack Pro beta is small, focused, and direct — early features for detailed feedback. Limited spots ensure quality. Apply if you use the app regularly and want to shape upcoming tools like distance calc, heatmap, and photo sync.

Ready to apply? Email [email protected] with your device, usage, and interests — spots filling fast.