SteerLog as a Simply Auto alternative (2026)
Thinking of leaving Simply Auto? Here is a fair side-by-side with SteerLog. That includes the one feature Simply Auto has that SteerLog doesn’t. Then, step by step, how to bring your history across.
Updated · SteerLog: free for one car, Pro is a one-time purchase (price shown in the App Store for your country)
What people leave Simply Auto over
Reviews from 2025 and 2026 report problems with Simply Auto's Google Drive backup. They also note that iOS updates have been rare since 2022. Fixes and new features come more slowly. Simply Auto's prices have also grown more layered over time. It's free to start. Then there's a one-time GOLD unlock (about $4–20, by region). And there's a separate yearly PLATINUM subscription (about $24/year) for more than one car and driver.
SteerLog is the log you’ll still have in 15 years. It lives on your phone, syncs to your own iCloud, and you can always export it. Reminders by date and mileage show up on your lock screen.
Get SteerLogSimply Auto vs SteerLog
| Factor | Simply Auto | SteerLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Free + one-time GOLD (~$4–20) + yearly PLATINUM (~$24) for multi-vehicle | Free for one car; Pro is a single one-time purchase for unlimited cars, no subscription |
| Account | Not stated in the current App Store listing | None — no sign-up, no login |
| Where data lives | On-device, with optional Google Drive backup | Your iPhone + your own iCloud |
| Export | CSV export available | CSV, PDF, and a full backup file, free |
| Import path | — | Free CSV import, with a guide built for Simply Auto's export |
| Reminders by date and mileage | Not stated in the current App Store listing | Yes, both |
| Documents | Not stated in the current App Store listing | Photo receipts + PDFs (Pro) |
| EV charging | Not stated in the current App Store listing | Logged natively, like any fill-up |
| Languages | Not stated in the current App Store listing | 35 |
| Trip detection | Automatic, by GPS | None — manual logging only |
SteerLog is a newer app with only a handful of App Store ratings so far. We're not hiding that. Rows marked "not stated" show what Simply Auto's current App Store page does and doesn't say. They are not a guess either way.
What Simply Auto does better
Simply Auto can spot trips by itself. It logs drives by GPS without you opening the app. That's a real feature SteerLog doesn't have. If you log miles for tax or work costs, weigh that before you switch.
How to move your history
Simply Auto's CSV export holds your services, fuel-ups, and costs. SteerLog's import reads its columns as they are, and skips duplicates by itself. Full walkthrough: Import from Simply Auto.
Questions, answered
Is SteerLog free like Simply Auto?
One car is free on SteerLog with full history, reminders, widget, charts, iCloud sync, and CSV/PDF export. A one-time Pro buy unlocks as many cars as you like. The App Store shows its price for your country. Simply Auto, by contrast, stacks a one-time GOLD unlock with a separate yearly PLATINUM subscription for more than one car.
Does SteerLog do automatic trip detection like Simply Auto?
No. SteerLog doesn't spot trips by itself. You log each entry by hand or bring it in with an import. Its EV charging log and photo receipts (Pro) fit in there instead.
Will my Simply Auto history import cleanly?
Yes. Export your CSV from Simply Auto, and SteerLog reads its columns as they are. It sorts services, fuel-ups, and costs into the right entry types. It skips duplicates by itself.
Why do reviews mention Google Drive backup issues with Simply Auto?
Reviews from 2025 and 2026 report problems with Simply Auto's Google Drive backup. SteerLog needs no separate backup account at all. Sync runs through your own iCloud, and a backup file export is free at any time.
Why the switch is low-risk
SteerLog starts from one idea: your car’s history belongs to you. It lives on your phone and your own iCloud. No account, no company server, no subscription. Import, export, backup files, and CSV/PDF are free forever, because a log you can’t move isn’t yours. See how SteerLog works.