# DriveSmart vs BackTrader

The clearest difference is rating: DriveSmart at 5.0 against BackTrader's 4.7. DriveSmart also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). BackTrader's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DriveSmart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BackTrader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DriveSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BackTrader has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DriveSmart's written reviews are positive against 97% of BackTrader's.

DriveSmart ships an update every 4 days, BackTrader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DriveSmart | BackTrader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivesmart-driver-earnings/id6759852701/reviews)** | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrader/id6761510585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abdijabar Sheikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881234247) | [BackTrader](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890070901) |

## What reviewers say

### DriveSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivesmart-driver-earnings/id6759852701)

This app helps rideshare and delivery drivers track earnings and expenses across multiple platforms. It offers automatic GPS mileage tracking, tax deduction calculations, and insights to optimize income. Subscription plans provide advanced features for maximizing profits.

**Highlights:** Track earnings from multiple platforms, Automatic GPS mileage tracking, Expense tracking for tax deductions, Real-time earnings dashboard, IRS standard mileage rate calculations, Compare earnings across platforms, Smart alerts for surge pricing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DriveSmart Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| DriveSmart Elite | $19.99 | per month |


### BackTrader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrader/id6761510585)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This cloud-based platform mirrors trades in real-time across unlimited accounts, supporting futures traders and prop firms. It offers advanced features like limit/stop order copying and per-account scaling, all managed through a mobile dashboard with analytics and risk management tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time trade copying, Limit and stop order copying, Cloud-based, always-on infrastructure, Per-account contract multipliers, Integrated trading journal and analytics, Configurable risk management rules, Mobile dashboard with push notifications

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $34.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DriveSmart free?

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

### Is BackTrader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DriveSmart or BackTrader?

DriveSmart is rated higher. DriveSmart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BackTrader averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do DriveSmart or BackTrader have ads?

Neither DriveSmart nor BackTrader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DriveSmart or BackTrader?

DriveSmart ships an update every 4 days, and BackTrader every 2 weeks. Most recently, DriveSmart was updated on October 31, 2026 and BackTrader on November 5, 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.*