# ShiftMate vs Gig Driver

ShiftMate and Gig Driver both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Gig Driver's written reviews are positive against 57% of ShiftMate's. Gig Driver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ShiftMate's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and Gig Driver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.1 for ShiftMate against 4.2 for Gig Driver. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of ShiftMate's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gig Driver's.

ShiftMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Gig Driver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftMate | Gig Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftmate-gig-tracker/id6746882933/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-driver-income-tracker/id6747325420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 62 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiftmate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818902138) | [Buildandteach Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484708044) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Gig Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-driver-income-tracker/id6747325420)

This app helps gig economy drivers meticulously track their income, expenses, and mileage. It provides a clear overview of earnings and simplifies tax preparation with customizable categories and a summary dashboard. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Income tracking by platform, Expense logging with photo receipts, Mileage and trip logging for deductions, Summary dashboard with charts, Customizable income and expense categories, Offline-first data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO — ONE PAYMENT, NO SUBSCRIPTION | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftMate free?

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

### Is Gig Driver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftMate or Gig Driver?

Gig Driver is rated higher. ShiftMate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Gig Driver averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do ShiftMate or Gig Driver have ads?

Neither ShiftMate nor Gig Driver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftMate or Gig Driver?

ShiftMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gig Driver weekly. Most recently, ShiftMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gig Driver on October 28, 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.*