# Gridwise vs Driver Dollars

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gridwise at 29K against Driver Dollars's 147. Gridwise also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). Driver Dollars's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridwise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Driver Dollars sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gridwise holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridwise has 29K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Gridwise's written reviews are positive against 71% of Driver Dollars's.

Gridwise ships an update every 3 weeks, Driver Dollars weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridwise | Driver Dollars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwise-gig-driver-assistant/id1215991382/reviews)** | [4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driver-dollars/id1459250845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gridwise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215991381) | [Cory Iley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455783942) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridwise

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps gig, hourly, and freelance workers maximize their earnings and control expenses. It tracks mileage, provides insights into profitable opportunities, and simplifies tax preparation. Join a community of over a million workers to earn and keep more.

**Highlights:** Track mileage and expenses, Boost earnings with insights, Automatic earnings download, Airport and local event insights, Tax preparation simplification, 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


### Driver Dollars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driver-dollars/id1459250845)

This app helps delivery drivers easily track their earnings, including tips, commission, and mileage. It provides detailed statistics, map integration for past deliveries, and options to distinguish between cash and credit card tips for tax purposes. Data can be exported for budgeting and tax preparation.

**Highlights:** Track tips, commission, mileage, and hourly earnings, Automatically logs addresses, View and search past deliveries on a map, Distinguish cash vs. credit card tips, View detailed shift statistics, Export data to Excel, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Subscription) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking tips
- 👍 Simplifies earnings tracking
- 👍 Useful for delivery drivers
- 👍 Handy in-shift tracker
- 👍 Tracks hours, tips, addresses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Data loss on crash
- 🐛 Won't work on iOS 18
- 🐛 Freezes and won't reopen
- 🐛 Difficult to work with

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing standard stuff/setting up profile
- App crashes when changing date range
- App crashes on opening with iOS 18
- App crashes when selecting date range to see yearly earnings
- App freezes when sorting date range to yearly

**Requested features**

- Add option for export (subtract from take-home tips)
- Add starting and ending odometer input for each shift
- Track time in store vs. time on road
- Track card and cash tips separately
- Track multiple deliveries (triple/quad)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridwise free?

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

### Is Driver Dollars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridwise or Driver Dollars?

Gridwise is rated higher. Gridwise averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Driver Dollars averages 4.6 from 147 ratings.

### Do Gridwise or Driver Dollars have ads?

Both Gridwise and Driver Dollars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridwise or Driver Dollars?

Gridwise ships an update every 3 weeks, and Driver Dollars weekly. Most recently, Gridwise was updated on October 28, 2026 and Driver Dollars on October 24, 2026.

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