There are a number of mobile apps and software programs being developed to help delivery and rideshare contractors operate their businesses. These can be helpful as you work with Doordash, Uber (and Uber Eats), Instacart, Lyft, Grubhub and the many others.
The following articles look at the many different apps available. We break them down into two different categories: Apps that track miles and expenses, and apps that help you operate your business.
Apps and Software for Delivery and Rideshare Contractors
Mileage and expense tracking
Delivery and rideshare drivers (Doordash, Uber, Instacart, Lyft, etc.) must track their miles and expenses in order to reduce their tax burdens. We look at several mobile apps that allow them to do so.
What is the best mileage tracker for Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart etc? 7 Apps Compared
We did a side-by-side comparison of the most popular mileage and expense tracking apps available for independent contractors in delivery and rideshare.
Hurdlr Review: We Tested its Tax Benefits for Delivery & Rideshare Pros
Hurdlr is quickly becoming one of the most popular apps for delivery and rideshare contractors. The free version offers robust mileage tracking and accounting features, and the subscription option automates many functions. We look at how Hurdlr works and examine its value for gig workers.
Stride App Review 2023 (Mileage Tracker Report Card)
The Stride Tax App has long been one of the most popular free apps for tracking mileage and expenses. We examine how Stride works and whether it is a good alternative for delivery and rideshare professionals.
Compare Hurdlr vs Stride Tax: Which Is The Best Free Mileage/Expense App for Delivery With Doordash, Instacart, Grubhub, Uber Eats etc.?
We compare the two most popular free mileage and expense tracking apps. We look at how they both perform in several areas and offer our opinion on which is better.
Solo App Review: Mileage Expense & Income Tracking Features
Solo is an app designed for delivery contractors. Their primary function is to help independent contractors evaluate earnings opportunities and compare earnings to others in their area. They also have mileage and expense tracking features, which we examine in this review.
Review: Can QuickBooks Self Employed help contractors for Grubhub Doordash Postmates Uber Eats?
Quickbooks Self-Employed is perhaps the best known bookkeeping software program for self-employed individuals. QBSE also offers a mileage tracking feature. We examine how Quickbooks Self-Employed works and whether it is a good option for delivery and rideshare independent contractors.
Productivity and Business Apps for Delivery and Rideshare
The following articles look into mobile apps and programs that can help gig workers in the rideshare and delivery industries better operate their businesses. Some are designed specifically to help with deliveries, while others help perform business functions or manage costs..
Upside App Review For Delivery Drivers: Does It Really Save on Gas?
We take a look at the features of the Upside app (formerly called GetUpside). We examine how it works to save money on gas costs, and whether it's useful for delivery and rideshare contractors.
How GetUpside Referral Program Works (Beware the Danger in its New Terms)
One of the most popular features for the Upside app (formerly GetUpside) is its referral program. Drivers can increase their cash back savings by referring others to the program. We look at the program and examine changes that can particularly impact content creators and social media influencers.
An up and coming app to give drivers data and resources to improve their business. Interview with David Pickerell of Para
For the Deliver on Your Business Podcast, we interviewed David Pickrell of Para. This was an early look at the app, with some of its original features.
Will Para Tip Transparency Make More Money or Get You Deactivated?
Para introduced a feature that could alert drivers when Doordash offered a hidden tip. This was our look at Tip Transparency, and an examination of whether it was a good option for Dashers, or if it created a danger of violating terms of service.
Is Para Dead? What happened to Tip Transparency and What's Next?
In response to Para's tip transparency feature, Doordash adjusted their algorithm to block the ability to see the full payout on delivery offers. We examine what this meant for the Para app.
Doordash hiding tips and Para - Interview with David Pickerell
David Pickrell of Para returned to the Deliver on Your Business podcast to discuss the issue of Doordash hiding tips, what Para has been doing related to Tip Transparency and new features for Para going forward.
Making More Money on Apartment Deliveries, with Eddie and Akash from the Beans app
The Deliver on Your Business interviews the team from the Beans app. Beans is a program that poinpoints the exact location of apartments and condos within complexes.
Can I be deactivated for using the old Doordash version 5.63.6 or third party apps like Dash Utility?
We look at apps that tie in with the Dasher app, and examine whether any of them pose a risk of deactivation from Doordash. We look at apps like Para and Dash Utility Helper, among others.
How do you protect your delivery income from deactivation or worse?
Leah Chasser from Kover.AI joined the Deliver on Your Business podcast to discuss their income shield protection program for gig workers.