spentr vs MileIQ

A MileIQ alternative that also keeps your receipts

MileIQ is a well-known mileage tracker. If miles are only part of your record-keeping, spentr puts drives, receipts, and rental hours in one app, with a free plan to start.

Updated · General information, not tax advice

Where MileIQ fits

  • MileIQ is built around automatic drive detection and classifying drives as business or personal.
  • It is a focused mileage product; people who also track receipts typically use a second app or spreadsheet for them.

What spentr is built for

  • AI receipt scanning from photos, forwarded emails, and Amazon orders (Amazon import on Pro)
  • Business mileage, logged by hand or recorded hands-free in the background (Pro)
  • Material participation hours by property for short-term rental owners (Pro)
  • Spencer, an assistant that answers questions from your own receipts and trips
  • Quarterly estimates (Pro), plus Schedule C categories and PDF exports with receipt images (Business)
  • A free plan with 10 AI scans a month, on iPhone and the web

When MileIQ may suit you better

  • You only need mileage and prefer fully automatic drive detection without starting a trip.
  • You drive on Android today.

Switching to spentr

  1. Export your past data (CSV or PDF) from your current app before you cancel, and keep it with your tax records.
  2. Start spentr on the free plan and capture this week’s receipts and drives alongside your old app.
  3. Once you trust the new log, cancel the old subscription. Keep prior years’ exports for at least three years.

Frequently asked questions

Does spentr detect drives automatically?

spentr Pro records trips hands-free in the background once you start them, including with your phone locked, and shows a Live Activity with miles and dollars.

Does spentr use the 2026 split mileage rate?

Use our free mileage calculator to apply 72.5¢ before July 1, 2026 and 76¢ after, and keep dated trips so your preparer can split the year.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Manual mileage, 10 AI receipt scans a month, and a few GPS-recorded trips each month are free.

MileIQ is a trademark of its owner. spentr isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by it. Descriptions reflect public information as of October 21, 2026; check their site for current features and pricing.

GuideMileage log requirementsWhat the IRS expects in a business mileage log: dates, destinations, purpose, and miles, recorded at the time. Plus commuting rules and common mistakes.Free toolMileage deduction calculatorCalculate your 2026 business mileage deduction with both IRS rates (72.5¢ through June 30, 76¢ from July 1), plus 2025 and 2024, and estimate the tax it saves.Who it’s forRideshare & delivery driversRecord every business mile hands-free, keep tolls, parking, and phone costs, and see your deduction grow. Mileage and receipts for rideshare and delivery drivers.
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