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Welcome to the PathMaker FAQ! Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about how to get started, what the app can do, and what makes it different. Whether you’re exploring personal growth, self-awareness, or intentional living—this guide will help you feel right at home.

Why PathMaker?

PathMaker is an all-in-one personal growth platform that helps you capture life insights, make better decisions, and build deeper self-awareness. It combines five integrated tools—My Journal, Life Book, Insight Manager, Decision Manager, and Mindfulness Manager—to guide your growth with clarity and intention.

PathMaker is designed for:

 

  • Personal development seekers – Build better habits, reflect deeply, and stay aligned with your values.
  • Mental health & wellness advocates – Track emotions, recognize patterns, and develop resilience.
  • Spiritual explorers – Align daily actions with spiritual beliefs and inner purpose.
  • Life coaches, mentors & therapists – Help clients organize insights, set goals, and reflect on progress.
  • Support groups & communities – Provide a structured way to track and share growth journeys.

You can:

 

  • Journal thoughts, emotions, and insights
  • Store and organize life knowledge
  • Make thoughtful, criteria-based decisions
  • Track emotional patterns and belief systems
  • Turn insights into action with tasks and assessments

All five tools work together in one seamless, user-friendly experience.

Most apps focus on one aspect of growth (journaling, goal-setting, or mindfulness). PathMaker integrates all five tools into one system—so you can reflect, decide, organize, and act within the same platform. No more bouncing between disconnected apps.

The PathMaker App

Start by signing up for your free trial. You’ll have full access to all core features for 14 days.

To install the app:

  • Go to thepathmakerapp.com
  • On iPhone/iPad: Open Safari tap the Share icon and select “Add to Home Screen.”
  • On Android or Chrome Desktop: Click the Install icon in the address bar or from the Chrome menu.
  • On Mac/Windows (Edge or Chrome): Use the install option in the browser menu. For more help, visit our Getting Started Guide.

No. PathMaker is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can use it directly from your browser—or install it to your device for easy access.

Some functions (like viewing saved entries) may work offline depending on your device and browser. However, to ensure your data syncs properly and to access all features, an internet connection is recommended.

We’ve got you covered:

Visit our Support Page or email us anytime. We typically reply within 24–48 hours.

Account

We have minimized the amount of information collected to only include the minimum required data for account identification and validation purposes. We do not sell this data to any other parties and it includes:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Your Preferred Password

(Logged In)

  • Click on the “Hi, <Your Name>” in the upper right-hand corner of your screen
  • Click on the “Profile” icon
  • Enter requested information under “Change Password”
  • Click “Save Changes”

(Not Logged In)

  • Click on the “Forgot Password?” link on the log in page
  • Enter the email address associated with your PathMaker account
  • Click “Reset Password” and you will receive an email with a link to change your password
  • Click on the “Hi, <Your Name>” (upper right-hand corner of your screen)
  • Click on the “Profile” icon
  • Edit your full name information under “Basic Info”
  • Click “Save Changes”

Note: Email Address and Phone Number cannot be changed as they are used for account verification

Yes. If you have found a better option for the many features/benefits provided by the multi-tool PathMaker application, simply click the “Delete Account” on the “Subscriptions” page and:

  • Your subscription will be cancelled immediately
  • The data you provided to this application will be also deleted immediately.

Notice: Once you click “Delete”, this action cannot be undone

Before deleting your Account and cancelling your subscription, you may want to consider retaining any content you have entered and consider how you want to replace the many features/benefits provided by the multi-tool Pathmaker application.

Yes. PathMaker uses secure cloud storage and encryption protocols to protect your information. You control what you enter—and your data is never shared without your consent.

Currently, data export is in development. We’re working on future updates that will allow users to export journals, insights, and reports as PDFs or other formats. In the interim, you can capture each Insight, Decision or Mindfulness entry with the following functions:

  • “Save PDF”
  • “Print”
  • “Email”

Pricing

You can try PathMaker free for 14 days. After that, subscription plans are available monthly or yearly. Visit our Pricing Page for the latest details.

Yes. There is a FREE 14 calendar day trial period so that you can explore the many ways the PathMaker application can add value to your life.

Note: You can choose to subscribe at any time during your trial period and your subscription will start at the end of the Trial Period, so you do not lose any of your Free Trial Period days. If you opt to not take advantage of the many benefits provided by PathMaker, your access will automatically end once the Free Trial period ends.

Yes. All subscriptions are set to auto renew so you have one less task to keep track of in your busy life and you can focus on evolving to where you want to be in your life.

Yes. If you have found a better option for the many features/benefits provided by the PathMaker, simply click the “Cancel my subscription” on the “Subscriptions” page. Given our low subscription investment and in lieu of a refund, your “Current” subscription will continue to the end of your subscription period before access is no longer available.

Note: If you also have a “Current” and a “Pending” subscription (e.g. you upgraded from your current Monthly subscription to a Yearly subscription) your “Pending” subscription will also be canceled and there will be no charge for that subscription.

Note: The data you input in the PathMaker application will be deleted after 90 days of your cancellation date. This gives you time to reconsider the cancelation and resubscribe to PathMaker and enjoy the many features and benefits with continued access to your data.

Yes. Your invoices are listed on the “Subscriptions” page under “Invoices” so you have complete transparency about the financial investments in the multi-tool PathMaker application that you are making to enhance your life.

Technology

Yes. The PathMaker app is designed to provide full functionality on leading operating system and browser types including:

  • Windows (Chrome, Edge)
  • Android (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  • macOS (Safari, Chrome)
  • iOS (Safari, Chrome)

Yes. The PathMaker app allows a variety of Media to be downloaded to further complement your Insights, Decisions, Mindfulness entries and more. This includes:

 

File Type

Extension

Max Size

Profile Picture

.PNG, .JPG, .JPEG, .HEIC

10MB

Image

.PNG, .JPG, .JPEG, .HEIC

20MB

PDF

.PDF

20MB

Audio

.MP3, .WAV, .M4A

20MB

Video

.MOV, .MP4

50MB

  • Yes. The PathMaker app provides extended sign-on options at login. Check the “Stay Signed In” box and you will stay signed in, for 14 calendar days, on that device/browser unless you manually log out, log in from a different device or open a new session. If you don’t check the box, you will stay signed in for 24 hours on that device/browser session.

Important Note: It is recommended that you manually log out on all public or shared devices. Please take all appropriate precautions.

Yes. The PathMaker app provides optional Two Factor Authentication to provide additional security for your account.

Yes. The PathMaker app provides an option to download the app to a desktop for easier access. Simply click the “Install” button found in the “Profile” section of “Account Details”.

The PathMaker Approach

Yes. There are many things (please see our website for details) but some of the primary things are:

  • The focus is to help you turn your Life Knowledge  into your Life Wisdom to help you achieve your Life Purpose 
  • The PathMaker application also…
    • Integrates all five (5) tools across one database so you can access your data from any tool …
    • Tailors to your preferences both in terms of what life knowledge you choose to capture and how you choose to use it …
    • Becomes more powerful as you use it as your life knowledge grows …
    • Does not promote any particular “content” nor push a “do it our way” type of approach for your life … you are in charge and the PathMaker application helps you achieve your goals
    • Encourages and supports use of your preferred content sources, products and services

Yes. The application can be used by anyone 18 years of age or older to manage and apply whatever knowledge they want. It is particularly helpful for those trying to evolve and may be focusing on one or more of the following:

  • Personal Development/Self Help growth
  • Spiritual/Religious growth
  • Mental Health growth

Yes. The multi-tool PathMaker application is designed such that you can decide how much information you want to capture … you can keep it high level or as detailed as you like for each of the five (5) tools.

Yes. The multi-tool PathMaker application is designed such that you can use one or more of the PathMaker’s five (5) tools. Each tool provides great value individually and becomes even more powerful when used together with the other tools. It’s all based on your specific preferences and goals at the time.

Yes. It is different in many ways but primarily the PathMaker app focuses on not only capturing what your thoughts/experiences were somewhat like a journal (see My Journal) but also how to look at what you learned from that experience (see Insight Manger), how you can use that experience to improve your life both in terms of future decisions (see Decision Manager) and a better understanding your behaviors in life (see Mindfulness Manger) … and it is all automatically captured in your personal data base (see Life Book).

Yes. It has several built in, easy-to-use, optional features that make it easy to stay “on track” including:

  • Tasks: A feature that allows you to capture the things you want to do to act on your insights, decisions and mindfulness activities
  • Results: A feature that allows you to easily assess the results of your efforts in each insight, decision and mindfulness activity.
    • Plus, there is a one-time, friendly email reminder feature to alert you (48 hours) after completion of all tasks you identified for a specific entry, so you don’t lose track of this important step in your busy day.

Yes. The PathMaker app has a built-in email function that allows you to easily share any one of your Insights, Decisions or Mindfulness experiences with someone who may benefit from your Wisdom. We call them “Journey Cards” and they are a great way to help another person on their own Journey.

Note: You can also print your Journey Cards for additional sharing!

Absolutely. Life coaches, therapists, and mentors use PathMaker to help clients document insights, track goals, and reflect between sessions. Recommending PathMaker can add structure and continuity to your work, supporting client growth and progress beyond your sessions.

About PathMaker

The goal is to sustainably provide beneficial tools that can help people better achieve results in their life so they can evolve to be whom they were meant to be. The hope is that the PathMaker application and upcoming, related products can continue to evolve over time to better enable the people who are making a conscious effort to evolve to be their best and achieve their Life Goals and Purpose. 

As with so many ideas, the PathMaker application was born out of personal necessity in trying to better navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, it grew with numerous life experiences and evolved over time with the help of many others whom shed light on different ways of living a more fulfilling and productive life.

Last Updated: July 2025