# AutoDrive vs Gridwise

AutoDrive and Gridwise both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Gridwise's written reviews are positive against 0% of AutoDrive's. Gridwise also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 1). AutoDrive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AutoDrive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gridwise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AutoDrive against 4.9 for Gridwise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridwise has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of AutoDrive's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gridwise's.

AutoDrive ships an update every 7 months, Gridwise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoDrive | Gridwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autodrive-mileage-tracker/id1066113711/reviews)** | [4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwise-gig-driver-assistant/id1215991382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 16 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wrights Creative Services, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387614647) | [Gridwise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215991381) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autodrive-mileage-tracker/id1066113711)

Automatically logs your drives, detailing time spent, distance covered, and fuel costs. It also features a VIN scanner to add car details and a fuel manager to track expenses.

**Highlights:** Automatic drive tracking, Drive details (start/end, speed), Car information via VIN scanner, Fuel expense tracking, Weekly/monthly spending stats, iCloud sync with Mac companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoDrive Personal | $4.99 | per month |
| AutoDrive Fleet | $99.99 | per month |


### Gridwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwise-gig-driver-assistant/id1215991382)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps gig, hourly, and freelance workers maximize their earnings and manage expenses. It provides insights into profitable work opportunities, simplifies tax deductions with automatic mileage tracking, and offers exclusive perks. Join a community of over 1 million workers to boost your income and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Track mileage and expenses, Boost earnings with insights, Automatic earnings download, Airport and event insights, Simplify tax preparation, Exclusive user perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gridwise Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $107.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $107.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mileage and earnings tracking
- 📊 Detailed insights and analytics
- 🔍 Helpful airport and event information
- 💰 Saves money on taxes
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues with gig apps
- 🔍 Limited insights for some markets
- 💰 Premium subscription may not be worth it for some users
- 🔧 Manual entry required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Airport and event information not always accurate
- Mileage tracking not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track tolls and parking expenses
- Improve mileage tracking automation
- Expand insights and recommendations to more markets
- Allow multiple shifts per day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoDrive free?

AutoDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gridwise free?

Gridwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AutoDrive or Gridwise?

AutoDrive is rated higher. AutoDrive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gridwise averages 4.9 from 29K ratings.

### Do AutoDrive or Gridwise have ads?

Gridwise shows ads; AutoDrive does not.

### Which is updated more often, AutoDrive or Gridwise?

AutoDrive ships an update every 7 months, and Gridwise every 3 weeks. Most recently, AutoDrive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gridwise on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*