DriveNudge for iPhone
How can we help?
Find quick answers and troubleshooting steps for DriveNudge.
Quick troubleshooting
Protection does not start
- Open DriveNudge and confirm that protection is enabled.
- Allow Location access and choose Always when iOS offers the option.
- Enable Background App Refresh for DriveNudge.
- Check that your trigger speed matches your Car, Bike, or Custom mode.
Apps are not blocked
- Open the distraction selection and confirm the apps, categories, or websites are selected.
- Make sure Screen Time permission is still active.
- Restart DriveNudge after changing Screen Time settings.
- Update DriveNudge and iOS to their latest available versions.
Background detection stops
- Turn off Low Power Mode during troubleshooting.
- Do not force-quit DriveNudge from the app switcher.
- Verify that Motion & Fitness and Location permissions remain enabled.
- Restart your iPhone if permissions appear correct but detection does not resume.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to start DriveNudge before every trip?
No. With the required permissions enabled, DriveNudge can detect when you are likely driving or cycling and activate protection automatically.
Why does DriveNudge need location and motion access?
DriveNudge uses speed and motion signals to recognise a journey and activate your chosen protection. This processing supports automatic detection; DriveNudge does not store a route history.
Can a passenger access blocked apps?
Passenger access requires a deliberate pause-and-hold action. This keeps the interruption intentional while still allowing access when you are not the driver.
Does DriveNudge collect my data?
DriveNudge is private by design. It does not require an account and does not use ads or analytics. Your settings, safety statistics, and route-related information stay on your iPhone.
How do I reset DriveNudge permissions?
Open iPhone Settings, find DriveNudge, and review Location, Motion & Fitness, Background App Refresh, and Screen Time access. After changing permissions, reopen DriveNudge.
Still need help?
Send us a message and include your iPhone model, iOS version, DriveNudge version, and a short description of what happened.
DriveNudge is developed and supported by Merling Meijer in the Netherlands.
Email: support@merlingmeijer.com
For information about how DriveNudge handles data, read our Privacy Policy.