FleetDispatch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01 / Getting started

Do I need to set up a server?

No. One person needs only one device. For teams, an iPad or Mac in the office acts as the host, and other devices pair and connect with it on the same local network.

Does it cost anything?

FleetDispatch is a free download on the App Store, and there are no ads in the app.

Which languages are supported?

Traditional Chinese (Taiwan, Hong Kong), Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese.

Can I try it without touching my data?

Yes. Turn on Sample Mode in All Settings › Data & Backup to try the app with isolated sample data; when you’re done, the sample data and any changes made during the trial are cleared. You can also try the live demo on this website.

02 / Data and sync

How do I move my data to a new phone?

Sign in with the same Apple Account and turn on iCloud, and your data syncs automatically. You can also restore from an encrypted backup file.

How do team members connect?

One iPad or Mac in the office acts as the host, and other devices pair with it on the same local network. Traffic is encrypted with TLS, and both sides compare a security code when pairing.

Does my fleet data pass through your servers?

No. Your data is stored only on your devices, in your own iCloud, and on the host device you choose to pair with.

Can 7.0 and 6.0 devices sync together?

Yes. When connecting, both sides confirm which features they support, and mixed 7.0 and 6.0 setups automatically sync in a compatible way. We recommend upgrading the host first.

03 / Reports and export

Which formats can I export?

PDF reports (with templates such as monthly operations, single vehicle, cost analysis, and compliance and due dates), detailed CSV, and full backup files encrypted with AES-256-GCM.

Will the CSV show garbled text in Excel?

No. CSVs are exported as UTF-8 with a BOM, so Excel opens Chinese text correctly; dates use ISO format (e.g., 2026-10-15).

04 / Upgrading to 7.0

Is my data kept when I upgrade from 6.0?

Yes. We still recommend exporting an encrypted backup before upgrading.

Where did the 6.0 themes go?

7.0 uses a single design system, so the appearance options are just Light, Dark and Automatic; your previous light/dark choice is kept.

Does it support CarPlay?

Yes. Starting with 7.0, CarPlay is available (Apple-approved Driving Task category): trips, quick dispatch, to-dos and frequent places. For safety, there’s no typing in the car — finish the return on iPhone after you park.

Does Apple Watch update in real time?

Apple Watch data syncs when you open the Watch app.

05 / Privacy and beta

Does the app record my location?

Only after you turn on “Record this trip’s route,” and only while that trip is in progress; recording stops automatically when you return the vehicle. You can turn it off in Settings at any time.

Can I install the beta alongside the released version?

No. The TestFlight beta replaces the released version on your device. We recommend exporting an encrypted backup before joining the beta.