WHEN it works, it’s fine
Response from developer
Ouch! Thank you for your detailed feedback and review. We’ll address each of your points below: (*) Bluetooth Detection: Mileage Logbook does not support CarPlay. When CarPlay is active, iOS isolates the Bluetooth connection between the vehicle and iPhone, and does not expose state changes to third-party apps, which prevents device detection. You can test this yourself while connected to CarPlay. In your iPhone Bluetooth settings screen, you’ll see the Bluetooth connection appears as disconnected, as CarPlay takes over and isolates that connection. Also, most GPS/mileage tracker apps use the same single Bluetooth connection channel. This is a one-at-a-time connection, so if another tracking app is connected, it can override or block Mileage Logbook from receiving updates. So, you are either using Apple CarPlay or another GPS/mileage tracking app that is actively using the same Bluetooth connection channel. iOS typically allows only one active connection context at a time, which can affect detection in Mileage Logbook. (*) Manually Stop Tracking: We understand your frustration. This is currently designed this way to stop the app instantly restarting tracking while the Bluetooth connection is still active, which could otherwise cause repeated start/stop loops in the background. Turning the ignition off (which drops the Bluetooth connection) will stop the current session. (*) Subscription Pricing: Thank you for pointing this out. Our pricing structure includes monthly, 6-month, and annual plans to give users flexibility based on how long they actually want to use the app. The 6-month option is there specifically for users who don’t want to commit to a full year but also don’t want a monthly subscription. Our suggestion to resolve your issue is to use Motion & Fitness tracking or manual tracking. If Bluetooth is not the best option for some users, that’s exactly why Mileage Logbook offers different ways to record journeys. You might ask: why do I need a mileage tracker app if I still have to manually start and stop it? The answer is that the main goal of mileage tracking is hassle-free documentation and automatically updated mileage reports. Automatic tracking is just a 'nice to have' on top. Even when manual control is used, the app still handles all calculations automatically and updates mileage reports in seconds, so you always get full mileage logs and summaries without doing any manual math. Mileage Logbook is trusted by thousands of users who experience hassle-free tracking. We appreciate the detailed feedback and will continue improving the app. Mileage Team | Support
