# CarManagerML: MPG & Service — Know & predict spending > Know & predict spending (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Schatt.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carmanagerml-mpg-and-service/id6748266386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andrew Schatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821564561) - Category: Finance, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 92 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more - Released: 2025-08-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carmanagerml-mpg-and-service/id6748266386/reviews.md ## What is CarManagerML? Know the true cost of every vehicle—fuel, service, insurance, and more—without handing your records to someone else’s cloud. Snap the pump and odometer. CarManagerML reads the photos, fills the log, and keeps history and reports on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your data stays on your devices or in your iCloud. No ads. PHOTO-FIRST LOGGING • Photograph the pump, odometer, receipt, or invoice—OCR fills gallons, price, miles, and line items • Tap low-confidence text on the image and fix it before you save • Scan the VIN barcode to add a vehicle in seconds • Log fuel with Siri at the pump; Shortcuts also cover expenses, maintenance, and reports FUEL AND REAL-WORLD MPG • Price per gallon or total, octane, partial fill-ups, station, and payment method • Instant MPG and cost trends—no spreadsheet • Compare what you paid with published regional averages (where official open data exists) • Save stations and shops on a map and reuse them on the next visit • Filter by vehicle, date, station, or card TRUE COST OF OWNERSHIP • Expenses by category: tires, insurance, registration, parking, tolls, parts, and more • Recurring bills so insurance and registration don’t fall off the calendar • Cards, cash, and fleet accounts with a default for fast entry and report filters • Insurance policies, documents, warranties, and roadside memberships in one place • Loans, leases, early payoff, and lease-vs-buy so you see the money, not just the miles • Business trips with mileage, purpose, and export for reimbursement MAINTENANCE YOU WILL KEEP • History with line items, costs, shops, photos, and notes • Recurring or one-time schedules; mileage-or-time reminders; optional calendar events • Summer, winter, and all-season tire sets with rotation and warranty tracking • Spend over time, category breakdowns, vehicle comparisons, and upcoming costs • On-device cost predictions that improve as you log—forecasting does not require our servers WHEN IT MATTERS • Accident Mode (paid plans): scene and damage photos, other-driver documents, checklist, location, export or print for insurance • +Safety plans: NHTSA recall checks, car-seat tracking and recalls, severe-weather alerts, manufacturer service schedules HOUSEHOLD AND FLEET • Shared Garage (Family plans): invite any iCloud user as pit crew—they need not be in Apple Family • Apple Family Sharing can share an eligible subscription (up to six people). Sharing a subscription does not, by itself, share garage data • Fast logging for the person at the pump without handing them the books YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES • On-device by default. Optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Works offline • No ads. No IDFA. We do not sell your records. Anonymous usage analytics never include VINs, amounts, notes, or photos • Import CSV, XML, or JSON with field mapping. Export and back up anytime—you are not locked in • Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac. 13 languages with automatic units (miles/km, gallons/liters) and regional formats TRY IT FREE One vehicle, 10 fuel purchases, 10 expenses, and 10 maintenance records. Upgrade in-app when the logbook is no longer enough. SUBSCRIPTIONS (auto-renewable; USD examples, may vary by region) • Essentials — $1.99/mo or $19.99/yr: unlimited vehicles, fuel, expenses, and maintenance; advanced reports; Accident Mode • Essentials + Safety — $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr: Essentials plus recalls, car seats, weather alerts, manufacturer schedules • Family — $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr: Essentials plus Shared Garage hosting • Family + Safety — $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr: Family plus the Safety features above Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Account Settings on the App Store. Unused time in a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you buy. Privacy Policy: https://www.carmanagerml.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.carmanagerml.com/terms-of-use.html ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Complimentary | $19.99 | per month | | Essentials (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year | | Essentials + Safety (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year | | Family (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year | | Family + Safety (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year | | Family | $4.99 | per month | | Essentials | $1.99 | per month | | Family + Safety | $7.99 | per month | | Essentials + Safety | $4.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 78.02.26 — 2026-08-31 This is a big one. Photo-first fuel, Siri at the pump, true-cost tools, Shared Garage, and Safety—without moving your records off your devices or your iCloud. PHOTO-FIRST FUEL AND OCR • Guided capture: pump display, then odometer. CarManagerML fills gallons, price, total, and miles • Missing fields are calculated for you (price × gallons, total ÷ gallons, and the rest) • Visual OCR overlay with green / orange / red confidence. Tap text on the photo to correct it before save • Same overlay on expense and maintenance receipts and invoices • Photo GPS suggests the station and fills the place; skip odometer photo if you would rather type miles • If a read fails, you continue in manual entry—nothing is lost • Optional photo retention (30–90+ days) with automatic cleanup SIRI AND SHORTCUTS • “Hey Siri, log fuel in CarManagerML” while you are still at the pump • Add an expense, record a service visit, check history, and open fuel or expense reports by voice • Add scheduled maintenance and ask what’s coming due • All eight actions work in the Shortcuts app for automations (for example after NFC or arriving at a station) FUEL, MPG, AND WHAT YOU PAID • Instant real-world MPG, cost per mile, and trends by vehicle • Octane, partial fill-ups, station, and card or cash on every fill • Compare the price you paid with published regional averages (where official open data exists) • Saved stations and shops on a map, reused on the next visit • Payment methods on fuel, expenses, and maintenance, with a default and filters across lists and reports TRUE COST OF OWNERSHIP • Categories, recurring bills, and reports that show where the money actually went • Multi-currency entries with conversion into your reporting currency • Loans, leases, payment schedules, early-payoff savings, and lease-vs-buy • Help Find (paid): save lease and insurance comparison workspaces next to the rest of the garage • Business trips: CSV import, mileage, income, cost allocation, and profitability charts • Insurance policies, scanned documents, warranties, and roadside memberships on the vehicle • Summer / winter / all-season tire sets with rotation reminders and warranty miles/dates • Service history with line items, shops, photos, and notes • Schedules by miles or time, optional calendar events, and a Message Center for due items • On-device cost predictions that improve as you log—forecasting does not need our servers • Vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons so you can see which car is actually cheaper to run WHEN IT MATTERS • Accident Mode (paid): scene and damage photos, other-driver license/insurance, checklist, location, export or print • +Safety: NHTSA recall checks, car-seat tracking, expiration, and recalls, severe-weather alerts, manufacturer service schedules HOUSEHOLD • Shared Garage (Family): invite any iCloud user as pit crew—they do not have to be in Apple Family • Apple Family Sharing can share an eligible subscription (up to six people). Sharing a subscription does not, by itself, share garage data • Fast logging for whoever is at the pump without handing them the whole books FASTER SETUP, EVERY DEVICE • Scan the VIN barcode to add make, model, and year in seconds • Import CSV, XML, or JSON with field mapping. Export and full backup anytime • 13 languages, automatic miles/km and gallons/liters, regional currency and dates • Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with optional iCloud sync. Works offline • Customizable notifications, plus achievements and streaks if you want a nudge to keep the log complete TRY AND UPGRADE Free: 1 vehicle, 10 fuel purchases, 10 expenses, 10 maintenance records. Essentials: unlimited logging, advanced reports, Accident Mode. Family: Shared Garage hosting. +Safety: recalls, car seats, weather, manufacturer schedules. Your existing data and settings are kept. This release also includes faster launch, more reliable iCloud sync, and a large set of stability and calculation fixes. ### 78.01.34 — 2026-06-09 More bug fixes. Fixed an issue with the data store not properly being initialized in some paths. ### 78.01.33 — 2026-06-06 Lots of bug fixes. Improved reporting and OCR. ### 78.00.03 — 2026-05-25 Better OCR detection, new annual subscription options. ### 78.00.00 — 2026-05-19 What's New: Siri Shortcuts Support Use Siri to log fuel purchases, add expenses, and record maintenance. Create custom shortcuts in the Shortcuts app for quick data entry. Access all 8 CarManager actions through Siri and Shortcuts. Major Features Since v00.19.00: Subscription System - Four subscription tiers: Essentials, Essentials+Safety, Family, Family+Safety - Free tier with 1 vehicle and 20 expenses/fuel entries - In-app purchase integration with App Store subscriptions Payment Method Tracking - Track payment methods for fuel purchases, expenses, and maintenance records - Filter by payment method in all views - Set default payment methods for quick entry Smart Location Tracking - Automatic location detection from photos - Gas station identification from fuel purchase photos - Location pre-filling on forms for faster entry - Enhanced location management with interactive map view Trip Management - CSV import for bulk trip entry - Trip income tracking with profitability reports - Automatic cost allocation to trips - Visual analytics showing trip trends and profitability Photo-First Fuel Entry - Guided photo capture workflow - Automatic form filling from pump display and odometer photos - Intelligent calculations for missing fields - Smart OCR with visual text correction Enhanced OCR - Visual OCR overlay with confidence indicators - Interactive text correction directly on images - Context-aware hints for better accuracy Image Management - Configurable photo retention settings (30-90+ days) - Automatic cleanup of old photos - Storage optimization Gamification - Enhanced achievement and streak tracking - Maintenance record achievements - More accurate monthly usage streaks Platform Support - iOS 17+ and macOS 15.6+ support - Enhanced cross-platform functionality - Improved UI with better colors and animations Improvements: - Enhanced app stability and performance - Improved data synchronization reliability - Better currency conversion accuracy - Faster app startup This update includes important internal improvements to make CarManager more reliable and extendable. 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