# GigExpense vs GigVault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GigExpense at none against GigVault's 2. GigExpense also leads on ads (none vs shown). GigVault's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GigVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. GigExpense asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GigExpense against 5.0 for GigVault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GigExpense | GigVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigexpense/id6740543186/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigvault/id6757167612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Brancazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777639207) | [GP Creative Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865014147) |

## What reviewers say

### GigExpense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigexpense/id6740543186)

Easily track travel expenses for freelance gigs. Document costs like gas, tolls, and lodging, and record mileage. Store receipt photos and share expense reports directly to spreadsheet apps.

**Highlights:** Track trip expenses (gas, tolls, parking, hotels, meals), Record mileage for each trip, Store photos of receipts, Share expense reports to spreadsheet apps, Organize freelance travel expenditures

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GigVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigvault/id6757167612)

This app helps gig economy workers track income, mileage, and expenses for tax purposes. It offers automatic trip tracking, expense categorization, and goal setting. Data syncs across devices for easy access and backup.

**Highlights:** Income tracking from 20+ platforms, Automatic GPS mileage tracking, Expense categorization for taxes, Goal setting with progress rings, iCloud sync and backup, Calendar view with daily summaries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GigVault Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| GigVault Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GigExpense free?

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

### Is GigVault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GigExpense or GigVault?

GigExpense and GigVault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do GigExpense or GigVault have ads?

GigVault shows ads; GigExpense does not.

### Which is updated more often, GigExpense or GigVault?

GigExpense ships an update fortnightly, and GigVault fortnightly. Most recently, GigExpense was updated on October 16, 2026 and GigVault on October 12, 2026.

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