# Auto Expense. vs Mile Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mile Note at none against Auto Expense.'s 9. Mile Note also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). Auto Expense.'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Expense. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mile Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mile Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Auto Expense.'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Mile Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Auto Expense. ships an update every 9 months, Mile Note every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Expense. | Mile Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978/reviews) | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-note-car-odometer-report/id1513262766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhengzhou Yeqiang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273663977) | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Expense.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978)

Track your vehicle's fuel economy, energy consumption, and all associated expenses. Log fuel fill-ups, services, repairs, and other fees with detailed reporting and customizable units. Keep your car's financial history organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Track fuel/energy logs, Log services, repairs, and other fees, Calculate fuel economy and cost per mile, Generate comprehensive cost reports, Set service reminders, Track unlimited vehicles separately, Data import/export and backup options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Cars | $27.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Records | $45.99 | one-time |
| Export Data | $45.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful for tracking expenses
- 💰 Reasonable pricing
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and monitoring mileage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with decimal input for fuel and price
- 🤖 Poor translation quality in non-English languages
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📤 Difficulty with data export and import
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add fuel expenses above a certain limit
- App crashes after recent updates
- Persistent ads even after paid subscription
- Incorrect currency conversion and calculations

**Requested features**

- Support for alternative fuel types (e.g. CNG, LPG)
- Automatic sync across devices
- Customizable expense categories
- Improved reporting and analytics
- Ability to set maintenance reminders


### Mile Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-note-car-odometer-report/id1513262766)

Easily track your vehicle's mileage by recording odometer readings at departure and arrival. The app automatically calculates total distance and allows you to export monthly data as a CSV file via email. Choose your preferred unit of distance, either miles or kilometers, for personalized tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic mileage calculation, Odometer recording, Monthly data export (CSV), Email attachment for reports, Selectable distance units (mi/km)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Expense. free?

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

### Is Mile Note free?

Mile Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Auto Expense. or Mile Note?

Mile Note is rated higher. Auto Expense. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Mile Note averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do Auto Expense. or Mile Note have ads?

Both Auto Expense. and Mile Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Expense. or Mile Note?

Auto Expense. ships an update every 9 months, and Mile Note every 5 months. Most recently, Auto Expense. was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mile Note on November 3, 2026.

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