The **Time Atlas app** has launched a new feature called Trip Stories to automatically document travel journeys. Developed by Finnish startup Time Atlas Labs, the feature detects travel from the first day of a trip to build a private, day-by-day record of routes, places, photos, and movement patterns. The update is designed to help users organize their travel memories without manual logging.
The new feature aims to organize fragmented travel data into a coherent timeline. Instead of requiring manual entries, the system compiles photos, map pins, and activity data in the background. Users can access these records during their travels or revisit them later, making it a useful tool for tourism and personal archiving.
Features of the Time Atlas app
Each generated story includes a map of the entire journey, day-by-day views, and specific locations visited. Additionally, the feature tracks routes, pinned photos, movement insights, and time spent at different stops. Users can curate these details and publish their trips as private web pages to share with selected contacts, expanding the utility of mobile apps in daily life.
“Trips are full of moments people want to remember, but rarely have time to document properly. With Trip Stories, we want people to stay present while they travel, knowing Time Atlas is quietly building the memory of the trip in the background. They can check in during the journey to see how each day unfolded, then come back to the same story years later.”
Aapo Kyrölä, CEO of Time Atlas Labs
Background and Funding
Time Atlas Labs was established in 2024 by a team led by Aapo Kyrölä, who previously developed the Moves application. The startup secured €1.8 million in growth funding in 2025. Lifeline Ventures led the investment round, with participation from angel investors including Duolingo co-founder Severin Hacker and Linear’s Tuomas Artman.
Privacy and Data Use
The company designed the **Time Atlas app** to function as a private, contextual tool for tracking personal history. By connecting location data, movement, photos, and notes, the software creates a secure record of daily life. This approach focuses on personal memory retention rather than social sharing or data optimization, ensuring user privacy remains protected.
Availability and Future Outlook
The new feature is currently available globally for users of iOS smart devices. The company plans to continue developing its secure, automated tracking technology to help users maintain long-term records of their experiences. Travelers can download the updated **Time Atlas app** directly from the App Store to begin tracking their journeys automatically.
