How much data does MileIQ use?

How Much Data Does MileIQ Use?

Using MileIQ has a minimal impact on your phone’s data—think of it as just a small drop in the ocean.

On average, a typical MileIQ user consumes about 1.5–2.5MB of data per month. With most mobile plans offering between 250MB and 2GB, that’s roughly 1% or less of your monthly allowance.

What Affects Data Usage?

Your actual usage may vary depending on:

• How frequently you drive

• The length of your trips

• How often you open or interact with the app

Long road trips or infrequent syncing may result in slightly higher data usage.

How to Check Your Data Usage

For iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Settings

2. Tap Cellular

3. Scroll to see data usage by app—look for MileIQ

For Android:

1. Open Settings

2. Go to Network & Internet (or Wireless & Networks)

3. Tap Data Usage

4. Look under App Usage for MileIQ

5. Tap it to view detailed usage, including background data

Want to Use Even Less Data?

You can pause MileIQ’s drive detection directly from the app:

1. Open the MileIQ app

2. Tap the Settings

3. Go to Drive Detection

4. Toggle to Paused

Just remember to unpause it before driving again. Note: it may take up to 15 minutes for MileIQ to reacquire your location once reactivated.

Need help pausing? Check out our article: How to Pause Automatic Drive Detection

Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help! If you feel your data usage is unusually high, reach out to us at support.mileiq.com, and we’ll gladly take a closer look.