FAQ
Plain answers before you trust a mileage tracker.
A quick guide to the free tier, the Pro trial, reports, privacy, battery use, and what OD Miles can and cannot do for tax record keeping.
Plain answers
The basics, quickly.
What is free, and what costs money?
Adding trips, classifying them, running reports, exporting PDF or CSV, and cloud backup are free for everyone — with no monthly cap on how many trips you log. OD Miles Pro adds one thing: the app detects your drives automatically, so you don't have to remember to log them. New accounts get 15 days of Pro free, no credit card.
Can I track more than one business?
Yes. Add separate businesses or clients, assign business drives to the right one, and see mileage by business in your reports. Multiple businesses are included for free.
Why does automatic detection need location access?
Always Allow location access lets OD Miles record drives in the background. Motion & Fitness helps recognize driving. The app guides you through setup, and you control these permissions in iPhone Settings.
Does this replace my mileage notebook?
For many drivers, yes. OD Miles records trip dates, locations, distances, classifications, estimated values, vehicles, and notes so your records are organized and exportable instead of handwritten. Whether those records satisfy IRS substantiation depends on your tax situation, so talk to your accountant.
Is it only for self-employed drivers?
No. It's useful for contractors, employees who keep reimbursement records, and owners who drive for their businesses.
Why is the price so low?
The free plan includes manual logging and exports. Pro is $4.99/month or $49.99/year for automatic detection. No ads, and we never sell your personal information.
Will this drain my battery?
The app is designed to be quiet: it uses motion and location signals together so it can sleep when you're not driving and record when you are.
What happens to my location data?
OD Miles is privacy-first. Routes are records for you, not ad data — no advertising SDKs, no third-party analytics, no location resale. When you sign in, your trip data syncs to your OD Miles account so you can restore it on a new device. See our Privacy Policy for the full subprocessor list and your rights.
Can I use it for taxes?
OD Miles applies the IRS business mileage rate in effect on the date of each drive: 72.5¢/mi for Jan. 1-June 30, 2026, and 76¢/mi from July 1-Dec. 31, 2026. It exports PDF and CSV mileage logs your CPA can use. OD Miles is a record-keeping tool, not tax-preparation software or tax advice — actual deductibility depends on your specific situation and IRS substantiation rules.
What happens when the 15-day trial ends?
Automatic drive detection stops, and nothing else changes. Every drive you've recorded stays in the app and stays backed up, and you can keep adding trips by hand, classifying them and exporting reports for free, indefinitely. Turning detection back on is a subscription away, and nothing is deleted if you never do.
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