# QuickBooks Self vs Mileage Tracker by Everlance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mileage Tracker by Everlance at 80% against QuickBooks Self's 24%. Mileage Tracker by Everlance also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). QuickBooks Self's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickBooks Self sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Mileage Tracker by Everlance sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mileage Tracker by Everlance holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mileage Tracker by Everlance has 53K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of QuickBooks Self's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mileage Tracker by Everlance's.

QuickBooks Self ships an update monthly, Mileage Tracker by Everlance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickBooks Self | Mileage Tracker by Everlance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickbooks-self-employed/id898076976/reviews) | **[4.8 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileage-tracker-by-everlance/id985378916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 284 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intuit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313441566) | [Everlance Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966075356) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickBooks Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickbooks-self-employed/id898076976)

This mobile app serves as a companion for existing QuickBooks Self-Employed web subscribers. It allows users to track mileage and expenses, with data syncing seamlessly across devices. Sign in with your existing credentials to begin.

**Highlights:** Mileage tracking, Expense tracking, Data syncs across devices, Companion app for web subscribers, Sign in with existing credentials

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickBooks Self-Employed | $6.99 | per month |
| Quickbooks Self-Employed | $14.99 | per month |
| QuickBooks Self-Employed | $14.99 | per month |
| QuickBooks Self-Employed | $14.99 | per month |
| QuickBooks Self-Employed + TurboTax Bundle | $16.99 | per month |
| QuickBooks Self-Employed | $19.99 | per month |
| Self-Employed + TurboTax | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mileage tracker
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for managing tax expense deductions
- 💡 Useful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent mileage tracking
- 🐛 Unreliable bank connection
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 💰 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Mileage tracking not working consistently
- Transactions not syncing properly with bank accounts
- Invoices not working as expected after updates
- Duplicate transactions and data loss issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to import past mileage data
- Option to manually start/stop mileage tracking
- Improved invoice customization and partial payment options
- Better categorization and rules for expenses
- Ability to handle multiple businesses


### Mileage Tracker by Everlance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileage-tracker-by-everlance/id985378916)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Automatically track your business miles and expenses to maximize tax deductions. This app helps self-employed individuals and drivers easily log trips, find write-offs, and generate IRS-compliant reports for tax filing.

**Highlights:** Automatic mileage recording, Smart trip classification, Manual expense and receipt logging, Deduction Finder, IRS-compliant reports, 1099 tax filing, Audit protection

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter (Monthly) | $10.99 | per month |
| Everlance Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| Everlance Premium Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| Everlance Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Professional (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accurate
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Reliable mileage tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes, and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable trip tracking
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Trips not recording properly
- Transactions not syncing correctly
- Categorization issues after updates
- Unreliable auto-classification

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually start/stop trips
- Easier expense categorization
- Improved mapping and address details
- Customizable notification settings
- Shortcuts integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickBooks Self free?

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

### Is Mileage Tracker by Everlance free?

Mileage Tracker by Everlance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickBooks Self or Mileage Tracker by Everlance?

Mileage Tracker by Everlance is rated higher. QuickBooks Self averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Mileage Tracker by Everlance averages 4.8 from 53K ratings.

### Do QuickBooks Self or Mileage Tracker by Everlance have ads?

Neither QuickBooks Self nor Mileage Tracker by Everlance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickBooks Self or Mileage Tracker by Everlance?

QuickBooks Self ships an update monthly, and Mileage Tracker by Everlance fortnightly. Most recently, QuickBooks Self was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mileage Tracker by Everlance on November 4, 2026.

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