On the setup device
You pick a storage mode and your data begins syncing right away. See On the device where you set it up.
iCloud and Sync
Orrique can keep your whole fragrance journal in step across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, or it can stay on a single device if you prefer. This article explains how syncing works, how to set it up the first time, what you will see when you open the app on a new device, what the first download looks like while your data arrives, and how to switch between the two storage modes later.
When to use this
Section titled “When to use this”Read this if you want your collection, diary, formulas, and settings to appear on more than one device, if you just installed Orrique on a new device and are waiting for your scents to show up, or if you want to decide between keeping everything in iCloud versus keeping it only on the device in front of you.
On a new device
You skip the welcome screen and your collection downloads in the background. See The first download.
When something looks wrong
Empty shelf, missing changes, or a sync notice. Start with Check whether iCloud is working, then Troubleshooting.
How to use it
Section titled “How to use it”Choose your storage mode during setup
Section titled “Choose your storage mode during setup”On the welcome screen, find the “Make it yours” card with the “Sync” control. (For the full welcome-screen tour, see Getting Started.)
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Under “Sync,” choose one of the two options in the picker:
Option What it does iCloud Sync (selected by default) Your shelf stays on all your devices and is private to your Apple Account. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud on this device. Local Only Everything stays on this device only. -
Below the picker is a separate toggle, “Fill in the weather when I log a scent.” This is not part of sync. If you turn it on, Orrique asks for location permission and attaches the current weather to wear entries. Location is used only when weather is on, then stored with that diary entry.
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Tap Add my first scent to start adding right away, or Look around first to go straight into the app. Either choice saves your storage selection and finishes setup.
Change your storage mode later
Section titled “Change your storage mode later”You can switch modes any time after setup.
- Open Settings.
- Open Data & Sync.
- Use the Storage picker to choose Local Only or iCloud Sync.
If you change the mode, Orrique may ask you to restart the app to finish applying the change. When that is needed, you will see a short notice that reads “Restart Orrique to apply the storage change.” Close and reopen Orrique to complete the switch.
Check whether iCloud is working
Section titled “Check whether iCloud is working”In Settings then Data & Sync, an iCloud status row tells you the current state at a glance, and what to do if it needs attention.
| Status | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Checking… | Orrique is looking up your account. | Wait a moment for it to settle. |
| Local only | You are not using iCloud Sync. | Switch the Storage picker to iCloud Sync if you want your data on other devices. |
| Synced with iCloud | Sync is active and your account is available. | Nothing. You are all set. |
| Sign in to iCloud | iCloud Sync is on but you are not signed in. | Open System Settings and sign in to your Apple Account, using the same account on every device. |
| iCloud restricted | iCloud is limited on the device, often by parental controls (Screen Time). | Check Screen Time and content restrictions, or ask whoever manages the device. |
| iCloud unavailable | iCloud cannot be reached for another reason. | Check your connection and Apple Account, then reopen Orrique. See Troubleshooting if it persists. |
You do not start a sync by hand on iPhone or iPad. Orrique syncs in the background once iCloud Sync is on and you are signed in. Mac only On the Mac, there is a menu command, the View menu then Refresh from iCloud (keyboard shortcut Command-R), if you want to nudge a re-read while the app is open.
What syncs and what does not
Section titled “What syncs and what does not”iCloud Sync carries your journal, but a few things are handled separately by design.
| Syncs across your devices | Stays put or comes from elsewhere |
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| Scents and scent bases | App Lock is per device, so set Face ID or a passcode on each one (Privacy and App Lock) |
| Diary entries and photos | Pro comes from your App Store account, not iCloud, so it follows your Apple Account purchases (Pro Subscription) |
| Formulas and layering combos | Exported backup and CSV files are saved by you and do not sync (Backup and Export) |
| Settings and preferences | Weather and location only attach to entries you logged with weather on |
What to expect
Section titled “What to expect”On the device where you set it up
Section titled “On the device where you set it up”When you choose iCloud Sync, Orrique turns on iCloud storage right away and your scents, diary, formulas, photos, and settings begin syncing in the background. You can keep using the app normally while this happens. When you choose Local Only, everything you add stays on that one device and nothing is sent to iCloud.
On a new device
Section titled “On a new device”When you install Orrique on another device that is signed in to the same Apple Account and you had iCloud Sync turned on before, two things happen automatically:
- You skip the welcome screen. Because your setup choice travels with your account, Orrique knows you have already been through it and takes you straight into the app.
- Your collection downloads in the background. It may not all appear instantly.
The first download (do not worry if the shelf looks empty)
Section titled “The first download (do not worry if the shelf looks empty)”The first time you open Orrique on a new device with iCloud Sync on, your data has to come down from iCloud before it can show. While that is happening, the Today, Collection, Formulas, and Bases screens show a loading view that reads “Loading your collection from iCloud,” with the note: “This can take a moment on a new device. Your scents and progress will appear here as soon as they finish syncing.”
If you would rather not wait, each of these screens also offers an Add a scent by hand button so you can start using the app immediately while the rest syncs in.
If the download takes longer than expected, Orrique stops showing the loading view after about two minutes and shows the regular empty state instead. If that happens but you expected your collection to be here, it usually means the download is still catching up or the device is not signed in to the right Apple Account. Check the iCloud status in Settings then Data & Sync, confirm you are signed in to the same account you used before, and give it a little more time on a slow connection.
When sync runs into trouble
Section titled “When sync runs into trouble”If Orrique has difficulty reaching its storage, Settings then Data & Sync shows a “Sync problem” notice. It reassures you that your collection on this device is safe, and suggests checking your iCloud sign-in and connection, then reopening Orrique.
Sync conflicts
Section titled “Sync conflicts”Conflicts are rare. They only surface when the same item is edited on two devices at once before they can reconcile. When that happens, a Sync conflicts section appears in Settings then Data & Sync, listing the affected items. You find it by opening Settings, so nothing interrupts you elsewhere in the app.
How to resolve a sync conflict
- Open Settings, then Data & Sync, and find the Sync conflicts section.
- Tap an item to compare the two versions side by side, labeled “This Device” and “iCloud Version.”
- Choose which one to keep with Keep This Device or Use iCloud Version.
- Once you resolve it, the entry clears from the list.
Good to know
Section titled “Good to know”- iCloud Sync is the default at setup, but it is your choice. You can switch to Local Only at setup or any time afterward in Settings then Data & Sync.
- iCloud Sync needs an Apple Account. You must be signed in to iCloud on the device for sync to work. If you are not, the status reads “Sign in to iCloud” and your data simply stays on that device until you sign in.
- Sync is automatic, not manual, on iPhone and iPad. There is no sync button on those devices; Orrique handles it in the background. Mac only The Mac adds an optional Refresh from iCloud command if you want to re-read while the app is open.
- Switching from Local Only to iCloud Sync keeps your existing data. When you turn iCloud Sync on, the scents already on that device are carried into your iCloud store, and your scents from your other devices appear as they sync down. You will not lose what was on the device.
- Switching from iCloud Sync to Local Only leaves your data on the device. The scents already there stay; future changes simply stop syncing up, and new items you add are kept on that device alone.
- Local-only data lives on one device. If you keep a device on Local Only, the scents you add there are not sent to iCloud, so they will not appear on your other devices unless you switch that device to iCloud Sync.
- Changing storage mode may ask for a restart. If you see “Restart Orrique to apply the storage change” in Data & Sync, close and reopen the app to finish the switch.
- Your journal is private. With iCloud Sync, your shelf and diary live in your own private iCloud, not in any shared or public space.
- Your settings sync too. Once iCloud Sync is on, your preferences travel with your account, which is why a new device skips the welcome screen and opens with your choices already in place.
- The download is a one-time, first-launch thing. The “Loading your collection from iCloud” view appears on a new device’s first launch with an empty local shelf. It does not appear on later launches.
- Apple Watch syncs through your iPhone. Apple Watch The Orrique watch app gets its data from your paired iPhone over the watch connection, not from iCloud directly, so it relies on the iPhone rather than its own iCloud sign-in. See Apple Watch.
- A device’s connection only affects that device. If one device has network trouble, your data on your other devices is unaffected.
Related articles
Section titled “Related articles” Getting Started The full first-run welcome tour and your first scent.
Settings Where Data & Sync, Storage, and the iCloud status row live.
Backup and Export Make a full backup you control, separate from sync.
Privacy and App Lock App Lock is per device and does not sync.
Troubleshooting Empty shelf, changes not syncing, and other fixes.
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