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Syncing Across Devices

Keep your data in sync between phone, tablet, and web

3 min readUpdated Jan 15, 2026

Syncing Across Devices

Use ClapDiet on your phone, tablet, and computer—everything stays in sync.

How Sync Works

Automatic Syncing

  • Changes sync automatically
  • Happens over WiFi or cellular
  • Typically within seconds
  • Background sync when possible
  • What Syncs

    ✅ Food logs

    ✅ Lab results

    ✅ Health conditions

    ✅ Favorites and collections

    ✅ Meal plans

    ✅ Settings

    ✅ Profile information

    ✅ Progress and achievements

    What Doesn't Sync

    ❌ Notification preferences (device-specific)

    ❌ App appearance settings (device-specific)

    ❌ Downloaded files (download again)

    Using Multiple Devices

    Same Account

  • Use the same email/account on all devices
  • Sign in on each device
  • Data appears automatically
  • Switching Devices

  • Just open the app on any device
  • Sign in with your account
  • Everything is there
  • Sync Indicators

    Synced ✓

  • Green checkmark
  • Data is up to date
  • Syncing ↻

  • Spinning icon
  • Currently uploading/downloading
  • Offline ⚠️

  • Yellow warning
  • Changes saved locally
  • Will sync when online
  • Manual Sync

    Force a sync:

  • Pull down on any list
  • Or go to Settings > Account > Sync Now
  • Conflict Resolution

    If the same item is edited on multiple devices:

    Automatic Resolution
  • Most recent change wins
  • By timestamp
  • Manual Resolution
  • Rare situations
  • You'll be prompted to choose
  • Troubleshooting Sync

    Not Syncing?

  • Check internet connection
  • Pull down to refresh
  • Sign out and back in
  • Check for app updates
  • Missing Data

  • Wait a moment and refresh
  • Check you're signed into correct account
  • Ensure good internet connection
  • Contact support if persists
  • Slow Sync

  • Large data may take time
  • First sync after signup is slowest
  • WiFi is faster than cellular
  • Bandwidth Usage

    Minimize Data Usage

    In Settings > Sync:

  • WiFi only sync
  • Reduce sync frequency
  • Don't sync media automatically
  • Typical Usage

    ActivityApproximate Data Daily logging< 1 MB Lab upload2-5 MB Full initial sync10-50 MB
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