# Mileage Tracker by Driversnote vs Gridwise

The clearest difference is ads: Mileage Tracker by Driversnote at none against Gridwise's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mileage Tracker by Driversnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month and Gridwise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.8 for Mileage Tracker by Driversnote against 4.9 for Gridwise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Mileage Tracker by Driversnote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gridwise's.

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote ships an update every 10 days, Gridwise every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mileage Tracker by Driversnote | Gridwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileage-tracker-by-driversnote/id924418916/reviews) | **[4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwise-gig-driver-assistant/id1215991382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 75.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #57 | **#29** |
| Size | 107 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Driversnote ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/924418915) | [Gridwise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215991381) |

## What reviewers say

### Mileage Tracker by Driversnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileage-tracker-by-driversnote/id924418916)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Effortlessly track business mileage and generate IRS-compliant logs. This app automatically records journeys, allowing you to categorize trips and create detailed reports for tax deductions or employee reimbursement.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip tracking, IRS-compliant reports, Trip classification (Business, Personal, etc.), Add notes to journeys, PDF/Excel report export, Web dashboard for editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $150.00 | per year |
| Yearly subscription w. free iBeacon | $167.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Automatic tracking
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable auto-tracking
- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Trips not recording properly
- Tracking stops unexpectedly
- Incorrect mileage calculations

**Requested features**

- Option to pause/resume trips
- Ability to edit trip details
- Separate personal and business reports
- Integration with other apps/services


### Gridwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwise-gig-driver-assistant/id1215991382)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps gig, hourly, and freelance workers maximize their earnings and control expenses. It tracks mileage, provides insights into profitable opportunities, and simplifies tax preparation. Join a community of over a million workers to earn and keep more.

**Highlights:** Track mileage and expenses, Boost earnings with insights, Automatic earnings download, Airport and local event insights, Tax preparation simplification, Exclusive user perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gridwise Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Gridwise Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $107.99 | per year |
| Gridwise Plus | $107.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mileage and earnings tracking
- 📊 Detailed insights and analytics
- 🔍 Helpful airport and event information
- 💰 Saves money on taxes
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues with gig apps
- 🔍 Limited insights for some markets
- 💰 Premium subscription may not be worth it for some users
- 🔧 Manual entry required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Airport and event information not always accurate
- Mileage tracking not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track tolls and parking expenses
- Improve mileage tracking automation
- Expand insights and recommendations to more markets
- Allow multiple shifts per day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mileage Tracker by Driversnote free?

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

### Is Gridwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or Gridwise?

Gridwise is rated higher. Mileage Tracker by Driversnote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Gridwise averages 4.9 from 29K ratings.

### Do Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or Gridwise have ads?

Gridwise shows ads; Mileage Tracker by Driversnote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or Gridwise?

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote ships an update every 10 days, and Gridwise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gridwise on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or Gridwise?

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Gridwise at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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