FAQ. Which driving app makes the most money? According to average hourly pay data from Glassdoor, the app that makes the most money is Uber Eats averaging $21 per hour, with Grubhub following closely behind at $20 average hourly pay.

In 2026, the "highest paying" app remains subjective as it depends on whether you value hourly gross or net profit after expenses. Uber and Lyft continue to dominate the market with the highest volume of rides, but many drivers report that niche or premium apps often yield higher per-trip earnings. For instance, Uber Black and Lyft Black drivers can earn significantly more per mile, though they must maintain luxury vehicles and high commercial insurance. Emerging platforms like Empower (where drivers set their own rates) and REVEL (which uses an all-electric fleet and sometimes employs drivers as W-2 employees with benefits) are often cited as more profitable in specific urban markets like New York City or D.C. Ultimately, the highest pay usually comes from "multi-apping"—strategically switching between apps to catch the highest "surge" pricing and bonuses in real-time while minimizing "deadhead" miles.