Offline Mode

Use ClapDiet even without internet. Your data syncs when you're back online.

What Works Offline

Full Functionality

✅ Log foods (from cache)

✅ View recent food history

✅ Track hydration

✅ Log symptoms

✅ View meal plans

✅ See nutrient targets

✅ Access favorites

Limited Functionality

⚠️ Food search (cached foods only)

⚠️ View lab results (if previously viewed)

⚠️ Meal recommendations (cached)

Not Available Offline

❌ Upload new labs

❌ AI analysis

❌ Full food database search

❌ New food barcode scanning

❌ Account changes

Enabling Offline Mode

Automatic

ClapDiet caches data automatically for offline use.

Download for Offline

Prepare for offline use:

Go to Settings > Offline Mode

Tap Download Data

Choose what to cache:

- Favorite foods

- Recent meals

- Current meal plan

- Your collections

Wait for download

How It Works

When You Go Offline

ClapDiet detects no connection

Switches to offline mode

Shows offline indicator

Uses cached data

When You're Back Online

ClapDiet detects connection

Syncs pending changes

Uploads new logs

Downloads updates

Offline Indicator

Look for the offline icon in the header:

Cloud with X = Offline

Normal = Online

Managing Offline Data

View Cache Size

Settings > Offline Mode > Storage Used

Clear Offline Data

Settings > Offline Mode > Clear Cache

Auto-Download

Enable automatic caching:

Downloads favorites when you favorite

Caches viewed foods

Stores recent history

Tips for Offline Use

Before Going Offline

Open foods you'll want to log

View your meal plan

Make sure favorites are synced

Check that pending changes are uploaded

While Offline

Log from favorites or recents

Use quick-add for unknown foods

Note custom foods to add later

Don't worry—nothing is lost

When Back Online

Let the app sync (automatic)

Review any conflicts (rare)

Complete any pending actions

Common Scenarios

Airplane Travel

Download data before flight

Log meals offline

Syncs on landing

Poor Connection Areas

Offline mode activates automatically

Seamless transition

No action needed

Data-Free Periods

All changes stored locally

Syncs when data returns

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