# iDrive for Uber — Tracks driver business expense

> Ride-share driver expense and mileage tracker for tax preparation and business insights. (iPhone/iPad app by NextWave Mobile Apps Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-for-uber/id1119946306 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NextWave Mobile Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029244179)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.84/5 from 135 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.4 · 160 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-for-uber/id1119946306/reviews.md

## What is iDrive for Uber?

Driving ride share for Uber or another company? Use this FREE app to find out how much money you REALLY make from your driving business.

Turn on iDrive as you start every shift. Use the app to create the tax records you need to claim tax deductible expenses.

Using the rate or a Vehicle Log Book approach? Simply turn iDrive on and off as you drive each shift. The app tracks actual Total Shift Mileage—about double partner-reported fare mileage—ready to use at tax time. It's easy.

Itemizing expenses? Add fuel and all business-related expenses—with a picture of each receipt—to create tax records. iDrive uses entered odometer readings to calculate Business Use % of your car, ready to use at tax time. It's simple.

Want to better understand your business and make more money? Actively manage your driving strategy. Add shift targets, fares, and view the results. See any patterns? What can you change? Where, when, and how you drive affect your profit! You're a pro.

Because iDrive is developed by rideshare drivers, this app is more than a tax recordkeeping tool. Additional features include:

EASY INITIAL SETUP
The app needs to work for you. Customize app Settings with your accounting and vehicle details.
•	Use Metric or Imperial Units
•	App supports multiple currencies
•	Use automatic GPS tracking or change to manual odometer entry
•	Set tax fiscal year (FY)
   -	5 initial settings set local tax rules
   -	App reports current FY data, change to view prior FYs
   -	Back up (and restore) entire database by FY
•	Define and record information on multiple cars, by each car
•	Enter annual/quarterly odometer readings (for Business Use %)
•	Car Cost Calculator estimates how much a car may cost to use


DRIVING WITH iDRIVE
View key shift information while you are driving—driving time, $/hr, driving efficiency. Note interesting end-of-shift information—fare type graph, total shift map. 

Use these bonus features when you need them.

Take Me Home!
•	Lost in a city or suburb? One tap launches a map to get you back to familiar territory!

Find Best Fuel Price List—check for cheap fuel before you fill up.
•	Price List automatically updates as local iDrive users buy fuel
•	Nearest (50 mi) and latest (7 days) fuel prices recorded in your area
•	Tap item (map or list) for map/directions to that station

Important Locations
•	Pre-define information for quick reference to rarely-visited but Important Locations
•	See a map of all Important Locations and filter by location type
•	Get directions to any Important Location

Quick Messages
•	Use pre-sets to call or send text or email messages to loved ones


MANAGING YOUR RECORDS
Routinely save data records off your phone to keep tax records safe.
•	Export CSV files and receipt images to your cloud account or email
   -	Work Logs (contain all shift details, including total shift mileage)
   -	Expense Log (fuel and business-related purchase details)
   -	Receipt images from your phone's gallery

Routinely export your database to back up the app
•	This Backup file can install your existing records on a new phone


ANALYZE YOUR BUSINESS
If you enter shift time/$ targets and add fare details every time you drive, view these iDrive reports. 
•	My Money: entering all income and expense creates Profitability and Cash Flow estimates
•	My Hourly Rates: shift start/end times calculate average $/Hr (before and after expenses)
•	Productivity by Day of Week: fare totals by the day of the week compare productivity
•	Shift Targets: compare actual vs. target income and hours history (app-recorded shift data only) 
•	Driving Efficiency: compare Paid/Non Paid shift mileage by month (app-recorded shift data only)

## Key features

- Track business expenses with receipt photos
- Record total shift mileage
- Calculate business use percentage of car
- Manage shift targets and view profit patterns
- Automatic GPS tracking or manual odometer entry
- Export work logs and expense data
- Find best fuel prices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Expense Tracker Sync | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easy Expense Tracker - Cloud | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-for-uber/id1119946306/reviews.md

### 1/5 — White text font white background … is absolutely not intuitive or user friendly

*2023-03-14*

Why someone would create an app designed for entering info then make the font white on a white background is beyond stupid, not only can I not see what I’m typing it won’t matter anyway because it can’t be read. I saw one time where I could enter my vehicles miles at purchase but I didn’t do it and now I guess that is no longer an option so tracking total miles since purchase is off the table. Finding things in this app is beyond frustrating. And watching the how too only makes it more frustrating. It seems like it could be good if more time was spent in development and testing me as for the others they see mere carbon copies with different names idk why there’s a need for any of the others just name this one for all of ‘‘em and  be done with it

### 2/5 — Pointless

*2023-01-24, version 2.0.121*

I have tried to use the app nothing saves  putting info is not working so what is the point

### 1/5 — Joke

*2023-01-15*

Worst app ever existed on app store. No idea how this was approved in the first place.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2021-12-28*

It’s very difficult to find your way around this app.
How do I enter total income for a shift?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-12-13*

Can’t input fare amounts

### 2/5 — It’s ok

*2021-08-17, version 2.0.121*

It’s ok - I just don’t like the fast that if you exit the app after a shift that you are required to change the roadshare partners settings over & over again - it would be better if it would save the information that you put … would definitely be a lot easier

### 1/5 — Uber Crappy

*2020-11-15*

Can’t even enter a fare without getting infuriated

### 4/5 — Update took away what I liked and what I used.

*2019-09-15, version 2.0.82*

It would have been 5 stars but the update took the screen at the beginning away. It’s harder to find to see what I have done for the week, year, and what happened to my mileage I’ve logged since January? I can’t find that.

### 3/5 — Great Idea poor execution

*2019-05-21, version 2.0.70*

I love the idea and the potential behind this app for uber drivers. However it is filled with flaws and some the information that the app provides is hard to understand and their are no resources to help or explain the workings of this app.

### 1/5 — Waste of an app

*2019-03-31, version 2.0.70*

If I wanted to manually enter all my data,I could create my own spread sheet.  The app needs to be linked to Uber.

## Frequently asked questions about iDrive for Uber

### What does this app do?

This app is designed for ride-share drivers to track their business expenses and mileage for tax purposes. It helps you record shift details, fuel costs, and other deductible expenses, often with the ability to attach receipt photos. It also provides insights into your driving business to help you manage your strategy and potentially increase profits.

### How does the app help with taxes?

The app creates detailed tax records by tracking your total shift mileage and allowing you to itemize business-related expenses like fuel. It uses your odometer readings to calculate the business use percentage of your car, all of which is valuable information for tax time and claiming deductions.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. While core features for tracking expenses and mileage are available for free, some advanced functionalities or services might require a purchase.

### What kind of information can I export?

You can export detailed records of your work logs, which include all shift details and total shift mileage. Additionally, you can export your expense log, detailing fuel and other business-related purchases. Receipt images captured within the app can also be exported to your cloud account or email.

### Can I use this app for multiple vehicles?

Yes, the app allows you to define and record information for multiple cars. You can manage details for each vehicle separately, which is useful if you use different cars for your ride-sharing business or want to track expenses per vehicle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.121 — 2021-03-13

Updated for latest IOS version

### 2.0.114 — 2020-03-27

Nextwave Info Button

### 2.0.109 — 2019-11-11

Updated fare types, automatic backups

### 2.0.102 — 2019-10-21

Automatic database backups!!

### 2.0.96 — 2019-10-12

Updated to iOS 13

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## More apps by NextWave Mobile Apps Ltd

- [iDrive RideShare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-rideshare/id1177736434)
- [iDrive Mileage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-mileage/id1376428691)

All apps by NextWave Mobile Apps Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1029244179

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