# Mile Logger vs ShiftMate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mile Logger at free against ShiftMate's subscription. Mile Logger also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 16). ShiftMate's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 29%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mile Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ShiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 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 — 4.0 for Mile Logger against 4.1 for ShiftMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mile Logger has 3.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Mile Logger's written reviews are positive against 57% of ShiftMate's.

Mile Logger ships an update monthly, ShiftMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mile Logger | ShiftMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-logger-mileage-tracker/id1078393112/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftmate-gig-tracker/id6746882933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dajax LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/517137508) | [Shiftmate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818902138) |

## What reviewers say

### Mile Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-logger-mileage-tracker/id1078393112)

This app automatically tracks your business mileage, allowing you to classify trips and generate reports for tax deductions. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally and requires no account sign-up.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip detection, Smart auto-classification, 2026 IRS rate built-in, Detailed reports, No account required, Local data storage, Vehicle management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MileLogger Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| MileLogger Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Automatic trip tracking
- 👍 Easy to categorize trips as personal or business
- 💡 Free app with unlimited features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent trip logging
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing personal vs. business trips
- 🔍 Issues with exporting/reporting data
- 💸 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting data
- Trips not logging properly or disappearing
- Location services issues and unreliable tracking

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter trips
- Improve trip categorization and editing
- Provide option to remove ads for a fee
- Enhance reporting and export functionality


### ShiftMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftmate-gig-tracker/id6746882933)

This app helps gig workers track their earnings, mileage, and compare different delivery platforms to maximize income. It offers automatic shift syncing for supported services and manual tracking for others. Users can analyze performance data to make informed decisions about their work.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift syncing, Track pay per app/shift/hour, Log mileage and estimate tax deductions, Compare gig apps and work areas, Discover peak earning times and locations, Earn badges and celebrate milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 USD | $12.00 | per month |
| 125 USD Annual | $124.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $250.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mile Logger free?

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

### Is ShiftMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mile Logger or ShiftMate?

ShiftMate is rated higher. Mile Logger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while ShiftMate averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Mile Logger or ShiftMate have ads?

Neither Mile Logger nor ShiftMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mile Logger or ShiftMate?

Mile Logger ships an update monthly, and ShiftMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mile Logger was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShiftMate on October 30, 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.*