MileTracker vs Stride: which is better in 2026?

Stride is the most popular free mileage tracker. MileTracker is a paid Pro app for solo contractors who want a faster classification UX and a cleaner export. Here's the comparison.

Where Stride wins

• Free, with no Pro tier
• Includes a basic expense tracker and tax estimator
• Available on iOS and Android

Where MileTracker wins

• Faster, more reliable trip detection
• Cleaner IRS-ready PDF export
• SQLite-first storage — works perfectly offline
• No ads

Verdict

If you drive infrequently for work and want something free, Stride is fine. If you drive often, MileTracker pays for itself in the time it saves at tax time.

MileTracker detects every drive in the background, lets you classify business or personal in one tap, and exports an IRS-ready PDF and CSV at tax time. Download MileTracker free on the App Store.