United MileagePlus X: Shopping App

United MileagePlus X is a shopping and payment app by United MileagePlus that lets you earn or use United award miles on everyday purchases. The app combines shopping, dining, and curated offers into a single mobile experience, so you can accumulate miles not only on flights but also on routine activities like buying coffee, ordering takeout, or shopping online. Instead of juggling separate loyalty programs or browser extensions, you can browse nearby merchants, buy eGift cards, or check earn rates directly from your phone, with miles posting straight to your MileagePlus account. The latest version, 4.3.6, released on August 10, 2026, includes minor improvements rather than a major overhaul, so the core experience remains focused on simplifying how you earn rewards. The app has been redesigned over time to put your rewards front and center, with a cleaner layout that groups shopping, dining, and offers in one place. You can see the earn rate before you commit to a purchase, which helps you decide where to spend based on how many miles you will get back. For beginners, this means you do not need to understand complex loyalty rules or track bonus categories manually—the app shows the numbers upfront and handles the posting process for you. The app is free to download, contains no ads, and offers no in-app purchases, so there are no hidden costs or paywalls to worry about. It has been available since November 2014 and has been updated regularly, with the current version 4.3.6 being the latest as of August 2026.

Key features

• Browse nearby merchants and see earn rates before you shop
• Buy eGift cards from participating retailers to earn miles on gift purchases
• Access curated deals that combine shopping and dining offers in one feed
• Track miles as they post directly to your MileagePlus account
• Use a redesigned interface that groups shopping, dining, and offers together
• Check your account balance and recent activity without leaving the app
• Search for specific stores or categories to find earning opportunities quickly

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is 131 MB in size.
2. When Android asks for permission, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notification bar or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish; the app requires Android 7.0 or higher.
5. Open the app and sign in with your MileagePlus credentials to start earning miles.

Recent updates · 4.3.6

Version 4.3.6, updated August 10, 2026, includes minor improvements. No major new features are listed in the changelog. The update applies to the shopping, dining, and eGift card earning app. The app remains free with no ads or in-app purchases, requires Android 7.0 or higher, and is about 131 MB in size.

This app is ideal for United MileagePlus members who want to earn extra miles on everyday spending, frequent travelers who already collect United miles and want to top up their balance, and casual shoppers who prefer a straightforward way to see earning opportunities without complex loyalty rules.

Before buying a physical gift card, compare the earn rate with your credit card's rewards rate to see which gives you more value per dollar.

United MileagePlus X is a practical tool for anyone already invested in the United MileagePlus program, offering a simple way to earn miles on routine purchases. It is not a game-changer for casual users, but for loyal United customers, the convenience of seeing earn rates, buying gift cards, and tracking miles in one place makes it worth installing. The app is free and ad-free, so there is little downside to trying it, though its value depends entirely on how much you value United miles.