Comparison

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote vs MileWise

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

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About

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote

Effortlessly track your business mileage for tax deductions or reimbursements. This app automatically records trips, categorizes them, and generates IRS-compliant reports, saving you time and ensuring accuracy.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip tracking
  • IRS-compliant reports
  • Trip categorization (Business, Personal, Medical, Charity)
  • Odometer reading logging
  • Multiple vehicle support
  • Export reports (PDF, Excel)
Features
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Say goodbye to tedious paper mileage logs with the most accurate automatic mileage tracker. Track mileage effortlessly and create IRS-compliant logs for tax deductions or mileage reimbursements. ◉ IF YOU DRIVE FOR WORK DRIVERSNOTE IS FOR YOU Driversnote is built for employees, self-employed professionals, and businesses who need accurate mileage tracking. Whether you're a healthcare worker, salesperson, real estate agent, construction professional, plumber, carpenter, delivery driver, small business owner, or part of a fleet, Driversnote helps you log every mile and maximize your reimbursement or tax deductions. ◉ STAY IRS-COMPLIANT & AUDIT-READY Generate tax-compliant mileage logbooks with one tap. Your records are securely stored and accessible anytime, so you're always prepared in case of an audit. ◉ CLAIM YOUR TIME BACK Our mile tracker saves you hours of manual logging. The app records all the information you need in real time, whether you're driving between clients, job sites, patients, or properties. All in just 3 simple steps: Track, Categorize, and Report. ► TRACK ※ Track trips completely automatically - the simple mileage tracker starts tracking once you reach a certain speed. ※ Want to record an individual trip? Just tap START and STOP, and let our automatic GPS mile tracker handle the rest. ※ Easily log odometer readings for full mileage accuracy ※ Track miles for multiple vehicles and workplaces, clients and jobs ► CATEGORIZE ※ Categorize each trip as Business, Personal, Medical or Charity for a complete mileage log ※ Set working hours for automatic classification of business and personal trips ※ Add notes and tags to your recorded journeys for better documentation ► REPORT ※ Generate IRS-compliant mileage reports for reimbursement or tax deductions ※ Use the percentage split to report work vs personal driving when using the actual expenses method ※ Create separate mileage logs for multiple vehicles and workplaces ※ Export your vehicle logbooks as PDF or Excel, or send them directly ► FEATURES THAT MAKE KEEPING A LOG A BREEZE ※ Customize your reimbursement rate if it differs from the IRS rate ※ Set reporting reminders so you never forget to log or report mileage ※ Save frequently visited addresses for faster trip creation ※ Holiday mode: Pause the auto-tracker feature anytime ► DRIVERSNOTE FOR WEB: Faster Trip Management ※ Advanced filtering for location, time period, and vehicle ※ Split trips, change details and add notes to multiple drives in seconds ※ Redraw routes directly on the map ► DRIVERSNOTE FOR TEAMS: Perfect for Business Reimbursement Programs ※ Invite and remove users as you need ※ Employees track mileage automatically ※ Employees create and share consistent mileage reports with managers ※ Managers review and approve reimbursement claims in one simple overview ※ Privacy-first design — managers only see reported trips ► IBEACON: Further Improve Automatic Miles Tracking Place an iBeacon in your car, and Driversnote will track only your preferred vehicle's miles every time you enter or leave your car. Get a free iBeacon when you sign up for the annual Pro subscription on our website. ► PRIVACY BY DESIGN ※ We never sell your data ※ Your information is never shared with third parties for marketing ► SUPPORT ※ Looking for a quick answer to your question? Visit our comprehensive Help Center straight from the app. ※ Our support team is ready to assist you at any time at support@driversnote.com

About

MileWise

Effortlessly track business trips to maximize tax deductions. This app automatically logs mileage in the background, categorizes trips, and generates IRS-compliant reports. Enjoy a 30-day risk-free trial with audit protection.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip logging
  • Smart trip categorization
  • Tax deduction calculation
  • IRS-compliant reporting
  • Audit protection guarantee
  • Battery-friendly design
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Stop leaving thousands of dollars on the road. Every missed drive is money out of your bank account. MileWise runs quietly in the background, automatically logging every business trip with pinpoint GPS accuracy so you can claim every single tax deduction you’re owed—with zero manual effort and zero mental load. Whether you're an independent contractor, real estate agent, trade professional, gig driver, or small business owner, MileWise turns your daily miles into massive tax savings while keeping you 100% IRS-compliant. WHY DRIVERS ARE SWITCHING TO MILEWISE Most mileage apps are notorious for battery drain, missed trips, silent subscription price hikes, and AI support bots that lead nowhere. MileWise was built to fix all of that. - No Scrambling, No Willpower Required: Set it up once and forget it. No hitting "start" or "stop"—our intelligent background tracking captures every drive automatically. - Pinpoint GPS Route Accuracy: Other apps use straight-line estimations or miss the first mile of your drive. MileWise logs true coordinate-based breadcrumbs so your logs hold up in an IRS audit. - 100% Offline Functionality: Driving through dead zones, parking garages, or rural backroads? MileWise logs every mile offline and syncs seamlessly when you’re back online. - Battery-Optimized Engine: Engineered specifically to sip power, not drain your phone while you work. - Always-Up-To-Date IRS Rates: We automatically update IRS mileage deduction rates the day they change. (Competitors often run on outdated rates from previous years.) RISK-FREE GUARANTEE & FREE TRIAL - 30-Day Free Trial: Experience full access to automated trip logging, smart categorization, and IRS-ready reporting. - 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you aren't completely satisfied with your tax savings within 60 days, get a full refund—no questions asked. POWERFUL TOOLS BUILT FOR YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS - Auto-Categorization & Smart Purposes: Tag drives as Business or Personal with a single tap, or set custom working hours to auto-sort trips. Frequently visited locations automatically log the "business purpose" for you. - Instant Tax Deduction Calculator: Watch your tax savings stack up in real-time during and after every trip. - Audit-Proof IRS Reports: Generate detailed PDF or CSV reports with a single tap to hand directly to your CPA or tax preparer. - Cloud Backup & Data Security: Your records are encrypted and backed up safely. Your data is yours—we never sell your location info to third parties or insurance companies. - Granular Drive Controls: Easily edit trip details, add custom notes, or merge drives whenever you need. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS ON THE GO MileWise is the ultimate tax assistant for: - Real Estate Professionals & Inspectors - Solo Contractors, Plumbers, Electricians & Trades - Gig & Delivery Drivers (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Spark, Amazon Flex) - Sales Representatives & Consultants - Small Business Owners & Freelancers STOP GUESSTIMATING. START SAVING. Don't rely on glovebox notebooks, spreadsheets, or guesswork when tax season arrives. Download MileWise today, start your free 30-day trial, and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs—in your pocket. Terms of EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support & Inquiries: info@ergmedia.co

Screenshots

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote4 screens
MileWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mileage Tracker by Driversnote at 39K against MileWise's 12. Mileage Tracker by Driversnote also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 67%) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Mileage Tracker by Driversnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month and MileWise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mileage Tracker by Driversnote against 4.9 for MileWise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mileage Tracker by Driversnote has 39K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Mileage Tracker by Driversnote's written reviews are positive against 67% of MileWise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote ships an update every 10 days, MileWise every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mileage Tracker by Driversnote versus MileWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMileage Tracker by DriversnoteMileWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39K ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDriversnote ApSERG Media LLC

Customer experience

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote

All ratings39,251 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,346 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.0%

MileWise

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trips not recording properly
  • Tracking stops unexpectedly
  • Incorrect mileage calculations

Requested features

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

MileWise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mileage Tracker by Driversnote

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription2 variants$14.001 Month
  • Yearly subscription$150.001 Year
  • Yearly subscription w. free iBeacon$167.991 Year
5 purchases

MileWise

Subscriptions5
  • MileWise Premium (Discounted)$7.491 Month
  • MileWise Premium (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • MileWise Premium (Monthly)$12.991 Month
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  • Premium (Discounted Yearly)$49.991 Year
  • MileWise Premium (Yearly)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Mileage Tracker by Driversnote free?
Mileage Tracker by Driversnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MileWise free?
MileWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or MileWise?
MileWise is rated higher. Mileage Tracker by Driversnote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while MileWise averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or MileWise have ads?
Neither Mileage Tracker by Driversnote nor MileWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote or MileWise?
Mileage Tracker by Driversnote ships an update every 10 days, and MileWise every 6 days. Most recently, Mileage Tracker by Driversnote was updated on November 1, 2026 and MileWise on October 24, 2026.

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