Comparison

CarChum vs MPG Expense Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CarChum

Features
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CarChum keeps your vehicles organized so you never miss a service, forget where you parked, or lose track of what you've spent. Track everything that matters: โ€ข Custom fields for any detail โ€” license plate, color, VIN, and more โ€ข Events with calendar sync for insurance, inspections, and maintenance โ€ข Expense tracking with visual charts by category โ€ข Parking spot saved on a map, so you always find your way back โ€ข Fuel calculator for distance, usage, and consumption Built for real life: Add as many details as your vehicle needs. Set reminders for upcoming renewals. Check your spending at a glance. CarChum works quietly in the background so you stay on top of things without the hassle. Works great on iPhone and iPad. Free to start โ€” manage one vehicle at no cost. Upgrade anytime to add more.

About

MPG Expense Tracker

Features
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Just snap your fuel receipt and the OCR auto-fills the amount, volume, unit price, and date. OCR runs entirely on-device โ€” no network, no account. โ–  Key features - OCR receipt scanning (free, unlimited) - Fuel log with automatic MPG calculation (full-tank method) - Multiple vehicles (cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks) - Supports Gas, Diesel, EV, PHEV, Hybrid - Maintenance cost log (oil, tires, service, insurance, etc.) - Monthly and yearly mileage charts - Cumulative distance and fuel cost - Standalone odometer updates - Typo detection (warning only, no blocking) - CSV / JSON export โ–  Premium - Ads removed - Detailed stats (by speed, season, fuel type) - Personal bests (top MPG, longest trip) - PDF expense report (for tax or reimbursement) - Google Drive auto backup โ–  Premium plans - Monthly - Yearly - Lifetime (no price hikes, ever) โ–  Made for - Drivers tired of typing in fuel data - Users looking to switch from apps that raised prices - EV / PHEV / HV owners who want one place for fuel and charging - Sole proprietors who need vehicle expenses for tax filing Works 100 percent offline. All data stays on your device. No account required, no tracking, peace of mind.

Screenshots

CarChum4 screens
MPG Expense Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarChum at none against MPG Expense Tracker's shown. MPG Expense Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CarChum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MPG Expense Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CarChum versus MPG Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarChumMPG Expense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadu Dankota tada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CarChum

One-time2
  • One Vehicle Pack$2.99
  • No Limit Pack$8.99
2 purchases

MPG Expense Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CarChum free?
CarChum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPG Expense Tracker free?
MPG Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarChum or MPG Expense Tracker have ads?
MPG Expense Tracker shows ads; CarChum does not.

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