TaxDay vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against TaxDay's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	TaxDay This App	Mileage Tracker by Driversnote Nemesis	Mileage Tracker App by TripLog Contender	Mileage Tracker by Everlance Contender	MileIQ: Mileage Tracker & Log Contender	Shoeboxed: Receipt Scanner Peer	hurdlr Peer	H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes Peer	TurboTax: File Your Tax Return Peer	Gridwise: Gig Driver Assistant New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	TaxDay LLC	Driversnote ApS	TripLog, Inc	Everlance Inc.	MileIQ Inc.	Shoeboxed.com	Reuben Omolu	HRB Tax Group, Inc.	Intuit Inc.	Gridwise, Inc.
Category	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance	Finance
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	3.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	63	36,306	4,595	48,303	100,797	1,722	0	115,743	938,885	27,432
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Mar 20, 2016	Nov 18, 2014	Dec 13, 2012	Aug 21, 2015	Jan 15, 2013	Oct 22, 2009	Aug 28, 2025	Jan 18, 2012	Dec 18, 2014	Apr 27, 2017
Last Updated	Feb 5, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Mar 14, 2026	May 5, 2026	Apr 2, 2026	Aug 28, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	Apr 20, 2026	Mar 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	-	-	-	excellent	-	-	-	terrible	mixed
Score	-	-	-	-	85/100	-	-	-	15/100	55/100
Praises	-	-	-	-	Automated mileage tracking removes manual entry friction for busy real estate and gig workers	-	-	-	Historical tax data retention provides long-term value for returning users across multiple filing years	Automated mileage tracking and earnings aggregation provide significant value for gig economy workers
Complaints	-	-	-	-	Inconsistent trip detection and missing data points frustrate users following recent updates	-	-	-	Predatory pricing and hidden fees surface post-update, causing users to feel deceived by free-filing claims	Inaccurate mileage tracking and data synchronization failures undermine the core utility of the application
Requests	-	-	-	-	CarPlay integration for quick drive classification while operating a vehicle	-	-	-	Transparent pricing models are requested to prevent surprise charges during the final filing stage	Expanded geographic coverage for work insights to include smaller cities and suburban neighborhoods
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Residency-specific alert logic provides high-value utility for tax compliance Web portal access enables multi-platform management for complex reporting	-	-	-	Editors' Choice badge sustains organic install velocity Automated background GPS logic reduces user churn Swipe-to-classify interface drives daily habit formation	-	-	-	Seven-year historical data retention creates high switching costs W-2 import automation reduces time-to-file by 30%	Centralized multi-platform earnings dashboard creates high switching costs B2B data aggregation enables anonymized mobility insights sales
Weaknesses	Premium tier at $9.99/month above category median 3.0★ Android rating suggests performance friction	-	-	-	40-drive free tier limit creates conversion wall No native iPad interface for power users Recent trip-detection regressions erode core trust	-	-	-	Premium tier pricing sits above category median 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates poor Android stability	Premium tier at $14.99/month above category median Persistent mileage-tracking discrepancies in latest version Billing friction reported in user reviews
Pricing	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Active	Intense	-	Active	Steady	Intense	-	Intense	Active	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	-	5 versions	4 versions, ~22d avg	5 versions	-	5 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~8d avg	5 versions

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