Full functionality with zero connectivity. Volunteers record locations, complete interview and observation surveys, and capture signed waivers without a single bar of signal.
Automatic, conflict-free sync. When a device reconnects, queued responses upload on their own — no manual export, no “did mine save?” anxiety, no duplicate uploads.
Designed for the realities of fieldwork. An unlimited on-device cache means a volunteer can work an entire route offline and never hit a wall, even on older or low-storage phones.
Coverage you can see. As data syncs back, coordinators watch locations light up on the live view and can redirect teams to under-covered areas before the night ends.
How offline mode works
- Before the night: volunteers open the app and their assigned surveys and locations are cached on the device.
- During the count: every response and waiver is saved locally — the app behaves exactly the same online or off.
- After reconnecting: data syncs automatically in the background to your count, ready for review and export.
FAQ
- What happens if a volunteer never reconnects that night?
The data stays safely on the device and syncs whenever they next get a connection — nothing is lost. - Does offline mode work for sheltered counts too?
Yes, the same offline capture applies across survey types. - Will this drain volunteers’ phones?
The app is built to run a full route; we recommend volunteers start the night charged, as with any field tool.