How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter Current Schedule
Input your weekly hours and earnings for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
Add Efficiency Metrics
Include active time percentages and app switching patterns.
Review Optimization
See optimal hour allocation and potential earnings improvement.
Multi-App Gig Income Optimizer
Balance Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash hours to maximize your weekly earnings. Get suggestions for optimal time allocation and efficiency improvements.
Share Your Scenario
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Overall Schedule
Total hours you want to work across all gig apps per week.
Uber
Percentage of your work time allocated to driving for Uber.
Your average earnings per hour on Uber, including tips and surge.
Percentage of Uber time with active rides (not waiting/idle).
Lyft
Percentage of your work time allocated to driving for Lyft.
Your average earnings per hour on Lyft, including tips and surge.
Percentage of Lyft time with active rides (not waiting/idle).
DoorDash
Percentage of your work time allocated to food delivery on DoorDash.
Your average earnings per hour on DoorDash, including tips.
Percentage of DoorDash time with active deliveries (not waiting).
Multi-Apping Efficiency
Time lost when switching between apps (logging out/in, repositioning).
How frequently you switch between different apps per hour.
Multi-app gig
Very high time allocation—consider buffer time for transitions and breaks
Current Performance
Total Weekly Earnings
Across all platforms
Active Hours
Productive hours per week
Average $/Hour
During active time
Platform Breakdown
Optimization Opportunity
Potential Weekly Improvement
By optimizing your hour allocation
Suggested Hour Allocation:
Improvement Suggestions
- Reduce app switching to save 4.0 hours per week. Work in longer blocks on each platform.
Multi-Apping Best Practices
Efficiency Tips
- Work in 2-4 hour blocks per platform
- Position strategically for quick platform switches
- Use dual-phone setup for seamless transitions
- Track metrics weekly to optimize allocation
Platform Synergies
- Use DoorDash during rideshare slow periods
- Switch to highest surge platform in real-time
- Consider time-of-day preferences for each app
- Monitor market saturation and adjust accordingly
Switching Efficiency
You're losing 4 hours per week to app switching. Consider working in longer blocks on each platform to minimize transition time.
High Switching Overhead
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate should my earnings per hour be?
What does "active time" mean for each platform?
How often should I update my metrics?
Should I work all three platforms simultaneously?
What factors affect my earnings on each platform?
How do I improve my active time percentage?
Is it worth switching between platforms during a shift?
How do I handle platform-specific requirements?
What about seasonal variations in demand?
Should I include expenses in my hourly calculations?
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