MileIQ App Review: Automatic Mileage Tracking for Uber & Lyft Drivers

Whether you are a gig economy worker, a small business owner, or anyone who logs business miles, keeping track of your mileage for tax deductions can be tedious, and it’s easy to forget to track everything you should. Fortunately, MileIQ offers a simple and accurate solution that automatically handles the work for you. 

In this article, we’re going to share why you should be checking it out.

What Makes MileIQ Different? 

Automatic Mileage Detection

MileIQ’s drive detection system starts to work as soon as you start your car and drive a few feet. No need to open the app to start tracking or manually toggle on or off. It’s a “set it and forget” style system, perfect for busy people on the go. 

Superior Accuracy

In an independent study, MileIQ outperformed its competitors, especially for long highway drives. It avoids false positives by not recording non-driving activities, such as biking, walking, or jogging. It also excels in stop-and-go traffic, making it a solid choice for rideshare drivers who frequently make stops and often find themselves stuck in traffic.

Drive Route Visualization

Like its competitors Stride and Everlance, MileIQ visually displays your routes, helping you easily verify your trips and classifications (personal, business, etc).

Efficient Data Usage

Using a combination of GPS and Bluetooth technology, MileIQ minimizes data consumption while maintaining reliable trip detection and tracking.

Battery Optimization

To complement the efficient use of data is the battery optimization feature. In earlier versions, customers complained of battery drain issues. MileIQ listened to its users and improved its app to ensure better battery life while in use. 

Quick Setup

Unlike some apps that can take up to 30 minutes to get set up, MileIQ takes just minutes to get you up and running.

You start by entering your email address and creating a password. From there, you’ll be asked a series of questions to allow the correct permissions for the app to work optimally on your phone.

Once you’re all set up (within just a minute or two), you’ll be able to start using the app to track your mileage properly. Take the time to explore the homepage and ensure your settings are set the way you want them to be. 

You’re now ready to start using your new favorite tool as a rideshare driver. 

Key Features

MileIQ has been around for a while, but they have also made some improvements. While many people love the automatic start feature, others would prefer a manual start. That is now available only for iPhones. This allows gig drivers to manually start and stop trip tracking when chaining multiple rides at busy drop-off and pick-up locations. 

Another new feature is their smart auto-classifications. This feature tracks frequently visited destinations and begins to auto-classify the trips once it sees a pattern in your manual classification.

Another great feature is the work hours setting, which allows you to define your working hours. All trips taken during these hours will be automatically classified as business-related, eliminating the need for manual tagging.

Suppose you forget to classify drives during the month. In that case, you can use the batch classification feature to quickly update trips in batches, rather than having to go through each trip and manually classify them individually. 

Another handy new feature is the ability to log parking and toll expenses, which can be particularly useful for gig workers. Additionally, it allows for tracking charity and medical deductions that may be applicable in your personal life and can be used for tax deduction purposes. 

There is also seamless integration with QuickBooks to make your mileage reporting for taxes a breeze for you and/or your tax preparer. 

Cost and Value of MileIQ

There is a free version that includes all of the same features as the paid one, with the one exception that it limits the number of drives it can track per month. For unlimited tracking, you can subscribe for $7.50 per month (billed annually) or $8.99 per month (billed monthly). 

With its tracking capabilities, organization, and direct integration with QuickBooks, this is a quality investment. Additionally, the subscription cost is tax-deductible as a business expense if used for tracking gig work or other business purposes. 

Final Thoughts

MileIQ has evolved significantly over the years, and they have listened to their users’ complaints, making improvements that drivers will be excited about. It’s a powerful, user-friendly tool that helps you track your mileage and meet your needs as an independent contractor. Between automatic drive detection, intelligent classification, improved battery performance, and its connection with QuickBooks, MileIQ is the apparent choice for gig workers. 

You can easily start with the free version to see if it meets your needs. Once you’re fully convinced it’s the right one for you, you can upgrade to the paid version to get unlimited trip tracking. Try out MileIQ today! 

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