# ShiftMate vs MileShield

The clearest difference is rating: MileShield at 5.0 against ShiftMate's 4.1. ShiftMate's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftMate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and MileShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MileShield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftMate has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftMate | MileShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftmate-gig-tracker/id6746882933/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileshield-mileage-tracker/id6769524110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiftmate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818902138) | [Zulu Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895500940) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftmate-gig-tracker/id6746882933)

This app helps gig workers track their earnings across multiple delivery platforms. It provides insights into peak earning times and locations, and logs mileage for tax benefits. Unlock premium features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Track pay per app, shift, hour, mile, Log mileage for tax savings, Discover peak earning times and locations, Earn badges and celebrate milestones, Contributor Program for insights, Data privacy and security

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Free Trial | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| First Month 20% Off | $10.00 | per month |
| 30 Day Free Trial 12 USD | $12.00 | per month |
| Monthly 12 USD | $12.00 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $100.00 | per year |
| 30 Day Free Trial - 100 USD Annual | $100.00 | per year |
| 30 Day Free Trial - 125 USD Annual | $124.99 | per month |
| Annual 125 USD | $124.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $250.00 | one-time |


### MileShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileshield-mileage-tracker/id6769524110)

This app automatically tracks business miles driven for gig work, including deadhead miles. It calculates real-time tax deductions and generates IRS-ready tax forms. Your data is kept private on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic deadhead mile tracking, Real-time tax deduction calculation, Shift-based tracking, Earnings and per-mile/hour analysis, Schedule C PDF/CSV export, Multi-platform shift tagging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MileShield Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| MileShield Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftMate free?

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

### Is MileShield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftMate or MileShield?

MileShield is rated higher. ShiftMate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MileShield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ShiftMate or MileShield have ads?

Neither ShiftMate nor MileShield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftMate or MileShield?

ShiftMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and MileShield every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShiftMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and MileShield on October 17, 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.*