Comparison

GigVault vs Paperroot

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

Head to head
About

GigVault

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
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GigVault is the ultimate tracking app built specifically for gig economy workers. Whether you drive for Uber, deliver for DoorDash, or freelance on TaskRabbit, GigVault helps you track everything you need for taxes and financial success. INCOME TRACKING Log earnings from 20+ gig platforms. Track tips, bonuses, and base pay. View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly totals. MILEAGE TRACKING GPS-powered automatic trip tracking with manual entry option. IRS standard rate calculations for tax deductions. Route maps and full trip history. EXPENSE TRACKING Categorize business expenses including fuel, maintenance, phone bills, and more. Keep everything organized for tax time. SMART FEATURES Auto-detect driving and track trips automatically. Set income goals with visual progress rings. Calendar view with daily summaries and emoji markers. SYNC & BACKUP iCloud sync across all your devices. Sign in with Apple for easy account setup. Your data is always safe and backed up. GigVault Pro unlocks unlimited history, removes ads, and gives you access to all premium features including advanced analytics and tax estimates. Download GigVault today and take control of your gig economy finances! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.gpcreativestudios.com/apps/ios/gigvault/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.gpcreativestudios.com/apps/ios/gigvault/privacy

About

Paperroot

Features
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Paperroot keeps your work paperwork organized and tax-ready, without spreadsheets. Built for freelancers, contractors, solo service providers, and gig workers. Capture receipts, payment screenshots, and mileage notes, review what was read, and export clean records when you need them. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Capture receipts, earnings or payment screenshots, and mileage notes, several at a time - Review extracted details against the original and correct anything uncertain - Log income by source (a client, a platform, or your own label), plus mileage and expenses - Group records with optional work-activity labels - Keep 1099s, W-9s, contracts, invoices, insurance, and registration in one place - Export a package with CSV, a PDF summary, and the original files, plus a manifest - Drivers: keep a Places to avoid list for spots that are not worth it BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY WORK Paperroot is made for one person and one business, whether that is a few clients, a service business, or a mix of gig apps. PLANS - Free: manual records plus 10 captures a month - Starter: more captures, CSV export, weekly reminders, and the Places to avoid list - Pro: even more captures, the in-app record assistant, advanced reports, and a year-end package Subscriptions are billed through your Apple account and renew until canceled. You can cancel anytime in Settings. Title, length, and price are shown in the app before you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://paperroot.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://paperroot.app/terms Paperroot is recordkeeping software, not tax filing, accounting, or legal advice. Paperroot was formerly ReadyGig; your account and records carry over. Questions or feedback? Email support@paperroot.app

Screenshots

GigVault4 screens
Paperroot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paperroot at none against GigVault's shown. GigVault's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GigVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Paperroot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GigVault ships an update fortnightly, Paperroot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GigVault versus Paperroot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigVaultPaperroot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGP Creative Studios LLCBrandon South

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GigVault

Subscriptions2
  • GigVault Pro$6.991 Month
  • GigVault Pro$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Paperroot

Subscriptions4
  • ReadyGig Starter$4.991 Month
  • ReadyGig Pro$9.991 Month
  • ReadyGig Starter Annual$49.991 Year
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  • ReadyGig Pro Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is GigVault free?
GigVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paperroot free?
Paperroot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GigVault or Paperroot have ads?
GigVault shows ads; Paperroot does not.
Which is updated more often, GigVault or Paperroot?
GigVault ships an update fortnightly, and Paperroot every 3 months. Most recently, GigVault was updated on October 12, 2026 and Paperroot on October 7, 2026.

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