FAQ
Common questions
›Is ShiftTracker actually free?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever and covers unlimited shift logging, odometer mileage tracking, basic earnings, and CSV export. Premium ($4.99/mo) adds heatmaps, AI burnout detection, and tax-ready PDF reports.
›Why odometer-based mileage instead of GPS?
GPS-based mileage trackers run in the background and drain your battery the entire time you’re driving. The IRS only requires accurate daily totals — your odometer at the start and end of each shift is both compliant and far more battery-friendly.
›Which gig platforms does ShiftTracker support?
DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Walmart Spark, Grubhub, Amazon Flex, and Lime. You can tag every shift with a platform and compare hourly rates side-by-side.
›Can I use ShiftTracker for taxes?
Yes. ShiftTracker exports a Schedule C-ready PDF with your mileage log, gross earnings by platform, and itemized expenses. Hand it to your CPA or upload to TurboTax Self-Employed.
›Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Both. There’s also a web dashboard for reviewing your earnings history on a bigger screen.
›What does “AI burnout detection” actually do?
It watches your weekly hours, earnings-per-hour trend, and sleep windows between shifts. When the pattern looks like it’s heading toward unsustainable, you get a flag in the dashboard before you push through a bad week.
›Will ShiftTracker integrate with my driver apps directly?
Not yet — DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart don’t expose driver-side APIs. You enter your platform earnings at the end of each shift, which takes about 10 seconds per platform.