How MileageSnaps Works

Simple, fast, and accurate mileage tracking in just 4 steps

Step 1

Download & Set Up (One Time Only)

Getting started with MileageSnaps takes less than 2 minutes:

  • Download the app from the App Store (free to try)
  • Create your account with email or Apple Sign-In
  • Grant camera permission so we can read your odometer
  • Add your vehicle (make, model, year - optional but helpful)
  • Choose your work categories (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Client Visits, etc.)

💡 Pro Tip: Set up your custom tags now (like "Uber AM Shift" or "Client Meetings") to save time later.

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App setup screens

Step 2

Start Your Work Shift

When you're about to start working (driving for Uber, making deliveries, visiting clients), do this:

  1. Open MileageSnaps on your iPhone
  2. Tap "Start Shift" on the home screen
  3. Point camera at odometer and snap a photo
  4. OCR reads the number automatically (verify it's correct)
  5. Select your purpose (e.g., "Rideshare - Uber")
  6. Tap "Save" - you're done!

Time required: 5-10 seconds

🚗 When to do this: Right before you accept your first ride/delivery, or when you leave for your first client meeting.

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Start shift camera view

Step 3

Work Your Shift (App Does Nothing)

This is the best part - MileageSnaps does absolutely nothing while you work:

  • ✅ No GPS tracking in the background
  • ✅ No battery drain from location services
  • ✅ No notifications interrupting your work
  • ✅ No privacy invasion - we don't know where you go
  • ✅ Phone stays in pocket - drive normally

You drive, deliver, or visit clients just like always. Your phone battery lasts all day. Your privacy stays intact.

🔋 Battery Savings: GPS mileage trackers drain 20-40% battery per day. MileageSnaps uses 0%.

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Driver working

Step 4

End Your Shift & See Your Deduction

When you're done working and heading home:

  1. Open MileageSnaps again
  2. Tap "End Shift" (or tap your active shift)
  3. Snap another odometer photo
  4. App calculates miles (ending - starting odometer)
  5. Review & confirm the shift details
  6. See your tax deduction ($0.70/mile × miles driven)

Example: Started at 45,230 miles, ended at 45,312 miles = 82 miles × $0.70 = $57.40 tax deduction

💰 Pro Tip: Add notes like "busy night, 12 rides" or "3 client meetings downtown" for your records.

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End shift summary

Beyond the Basics

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Calendar View

See all your shifts at a glance. Green days = complete, yellow = incomplete shifts, gray = no activity.

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Reports & Exports

Export to CSV for Excel/Google Sheets, or generate PDF reports formatted for Schedule C (IRS Form 1040).

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Audit Pack (Pro)

Download a ZIP file with all your odometer photos + tamper-evident manifest. Perfect for IRS audits.

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Smart Reminders

Set daily reminders at your usual work time, or enable Bluetooth parking detection to nudge you to end shifts.

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Multiple Vehicles

Track mileage for multiple cars. Perfect for drivers who switch vehicles or manage a small fleet.

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iCloud Backup (Pro)

Auto-sync your shifts and photos to iCloud. Switch phones without losing your mileage history.

Common Questions

What if I forget to start/end a shift?

You can manually log past shifts. Just enter the date, odometer readings, and business purpose. Your records stay compliant.

Does OCR work on all odometers?

Yes! It works on digital and analog odometers, even trip meters. If OCR misreads, you can manually correct it in 2 seconds.

Can I edit a shift after saving?

Absolutely. Tap any shift to edit odometer readings, business purpose, notes, or even re-take photos.

How many shifts can I track per day?

Unlimited! Many drivers do 2-3 shifts daily (morning Uber, afternoon DoorDash, evening Lyft). Track them all separately.

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Ready to Start Tracking?

Download MileageSnaps and log your first shift in under 60 seconds.

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Free version: 10 shifts/month • Pro: $29.99/year for unlimited