Miles vs Drivvo: which should you pick?
Last updated: June 16, 2026
Both apps keep a record of your car, but they are built for different people. Drivvo is a mature, cross-platform fuel and expense tracker with a long track record. Miles is an iPhone and iPad app focused on private, on-device maintenance history with a one-time purchase. Here is an honest look at how they differ, and which one fits how you actually drive.
TL;DR — which to pick
- You use Android, or want one app across Android and iPhone, or track fuel economy and running costs closely: Drivvo is the better fit.
- You are on iPhone or iPad and want privacy, no subscription, and a clean service history: Miles is built for exactly that.
Neither is “better” in the abstract. They make different trade-offs, and the right answer depends on your phone and what you care about tracking.
Side-by-side comparison
How the two line up on the things that tend to decide it. Scroll the table sideways on a small screen to see both columns.
| Feature | Miles | Drivvo |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone / iPad | iOS + Android |
| Price model | One-time purchase | Free with ads + subscription |
| Ads | ✓Yes none | Free tier has ads |
| Account required | —No | ✓Yes |
| VIN scanner (camera setup) | ✓Yes | —No |
| Real dealer/mechanic service schedules | ✓Yes | —No |
| Fuel & cost tracking | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Cloud sync | Private iCloud | Drivvo cloud |
| PDF service report export | ✓Yes | —No |
One note on pricing: Drivvo’s premium tier is a subscription (priced around a few dollars a month or per year as of 2026; check their site for current pricing). Miles Premium is a one-time purchase, no subscription — see the App Store for the current price.
Where Drivvo is strong
Drivvo has earned its popularity. It is a mature app with a long feature list: fuel logs, expense tracking, multiple vehicles, and detailed charts and reports. It runs on both iPhone and Android with cloud sync between them, which makes it a genuinely good choice if your household mixes platforms or if you are an Android user who has no iPhone option at all.
Its real strength is fuel economy and cost analysis. If you log every fill-up and want to watch your miles-per-gallon, fuel spend, and running costs trend over time, Drivvo does that well and has done it for years. The free version is supported by banner ads, and a premium subscription removes them and unlocks extras.
The trade-offs are the flip side of that model. The free tier shows ads, premium is subscription-only (cancel and you lose premium features), and an account is required, so your records live on Drivvo’s cloud rather than on your device. The interface is also heavier than an app focused on maintenance alone, because it is doing more.
Where Miles is strong
Miles takes a narrower, more private approach. It is built natively in SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad, with no ads, no account, and no third-party tracking. Everything lives on your device by default, and optional sync goes through your own private iCloud, so the developer never sees your data.
Setup is quick: the VIN scanner uses the camera to fill in year, make, and model. From there you get real dealer-recommended and mechanic-recommended service schedules you can switch between per car, smart reminders based on time or mileage (whichever comes first), and a photo timeline with date, mileage, cost, and notes for every service. When you sell, a PDF service report gives a buyer a clean, dated history. Miles tracks fuel and costs too, though cost analysis is not its main focus the way it is in Drivvo.
The honest trade-offs: Miles is iPhone and iPad only, so there is no Android version. It is made by one independent developer, which means support is fast but the roadmap moves at a one-person pace, and there is no automatic import from other apps yet.
Who should choose which
The decision usually comes down to two questions: what phone you carry, and what you most want to track.
- Choose Drivvo if you use Android, want a single app shared across Android and iPhone, or your main interest is detailed fuel-economy and running-cost tracking. It is a fair, capable pick for that, and being free to start lowers the bar to trying it.
- Choose Miles if you are on iPhone or iPad and you want privacy (no ads, no account, data on your device), a one-time purchase instead of a subscription, and a clean service history with real schedules and PDF export.
If those privacy-and-pricing points are what you care about and you are on iPhone, Miles is built specifically for that combination. If you need Android or lean hard on cost analysis, Drivvo is the more sensible choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Miles available on Android?
No. Miles is built natively for iPhone and iPad, so there is no Android version. If you need Android, or a shared app across Android and iPhone in the same household, Drivvo is a reasonable pick because it runs on both platforms with sync between them.
Does Miles show ads?
No. Miles has no ads, no third-party tracking, and no account to sign up for. Drivvo’s free version is supported by ads, with a premium tier that removes them. If an ad-free experience without paying a subscription matters to you, that is a real difference between the two.
Is Miles a subscription?
No. Miles is free with one vehicle, and Premium is a one-time purchase with no subscription. You pay once and keep the features. Drivvo’s premium tier is a recurring subscription, so the apps use genuinely different pricing models. See the App Store for the current Miles price.
Can I import my Drivvo data into Miles?
Honestly, not automatically yet. Miles does not import from Drivvo’s export files right now, so you would re-enter your key history by hand, things like the last service date, mileage, and your most recent fill-ups. If you only track a car or two, that is usually a short job, and you keep full control of what carries over.