Best Mileage Tracker Apps (2026): 10 Apps Compared

You drive to a client meeting, a supplier, a job site or the post office, and you tell yourself you'll write it down later. Then later arrives with a month's worth of trips and no memory of them. A mileage tracker removes the guesswork by recording trips as you go, so you have a log when you need one.

Here's a list of ten mileage tracker apps, in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. A few are familiar names and the rest are smaller or more specialised. I've taken every description from each app's own website or store listing, so check the current details before you rely on any of them. Mileage can affect what you claim, so my piece on claiming business expenses is a useful companion.

Mileage tracker apps at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a permanent free plan, usually with a limit on trips. Trial only means a free trial but no ongoing free plan. Free versions often cap the number of trips logged each month, so check that against how much you drive.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Driversnote	Automatic mileage log	Business trips logged from your phone	Yes
Everlance	Mileage and expenses app	Mileage with expense tracking added	Yes
Expensify	Expense management app	Receipts, mileage and reports together	Trial only
MileageWise	Mileage log app	Building a mileage log from location history	Trial only
MileIQ	Automatic mileage app	Hands-free drive detection and reports	Yes
MilesforTax	Mileage tracker app	Automatic mileage for business and charity	Trial only
Timeero	Time and mileage tracker	Mileage alongside staff time and location	Trial only
TravelSync	Calendar-based mileage tool	Working out journeys from your diary	Trial only
TripLog	GPS mileage app	Automatic trip logs for individuals and teams	Yes
Zoho Expense	Finance app suite	Expense reports with GPS mileage entries	Yes

Ten apps for logging business journeys

Driversnote

Best for: Self-employed drivers and small teams who want trips detected automatically and sorted into business and private.

Everlance

Best for: Freelancers and contractors who want mileage and expenses together and may later add tax features.

Expensify

Best for: Owners who already scan receipts and submit expense reports and want mileage in the same app.

MileageWise

Best for: People who want a detailed log built from their phone's location history for record-keeping.

MileIQ

Best for: Employees and owners who want drives detected automatically, then classified with a swipe.

MilesforTax

Best for: Drivers who log business, charity or other mileage and want it started and stopped automatically.

Timeero

Best for: Small businesses who track staff hours and driving together and want one system for both.

TravelSync

Best for: UK professionals whose meetings are in their calendar and who'd like mileage worked out from it.

TripLog

Best for: Individuals and small fleets who want automatic GPS trip logs and basic expense handling.

Zoho Expense

Best for: Businesses already using other Zoho apps who want mileage inside their expense process.

What a good mileage log needs to record

Tax authorities generally expect a record made at the time, not a guess at the end of the year. What exactly you must keep depends on where you live, so use these as a starting point and check the official guidance.

• Date and destination. Each trip should show when and where you went.
• Business purpose. A short note on why you drove matters as much as the distance.
• Start and finish. Odometer readings or map-based distances should be clear.
• Vehicle. If you use more than one vehicle, the log should keep them apart.
• Export. You'll want a report in a format your accountant can open.
• Corrections. You should be able to edit a trip when GPS gets it wrong.

Automatic tracking or manual entry: which suits your driving?

• Frequent drivers usually prefer automatic detection so nothing is forgotten.
• Occasional drivers may be happy with manual entry or a calendar-based tool.
• Teams with staff on the road often need time and mileage tracked together.
• Owners who file their own accounts may like an app that also records expenses.
• Battery-conscious users should check how much power continuous tracking uses.

If you're a freelancer wondering what counts as income and expenses, my guide to how side hustles are taxed covers the basics.

Mileage, tax and your location data

This page isn't tax or accounting advice. Rules about what mileage you can claim, and how, differ between HMRC in the UK and the IRS in the US, and they change, so check the official guidance and ask an accountant about your own situation. Remember too that these apps record where you go. Read each privacy policy, check who can see trip data and be clear with employees before you track their journeys.

Questions to ask before you choose a mileage tracker

• Does it track automatically, and how much battery does it use?
• What does the free option limit, such as trips each month?
• Can I classify trips as business or private easily?
• Does it produce reports my accountant will accept?
• Can I edit or add trips if the GPS misses one?
• Who can see my location history, and can I delete it?

Why a smaller mileage app can be a sensible pick

Smaller apps often do one job well, such as building a log from a calendar or from location history. They can also be gentler on battery and simpler to understand. Before you commit, check the app is still being updated, read how it stores your trips and run it alongside your usual notes for a few days.

Do you make a mileage tracker or expense app? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

Trying out your shortlist of mileage trackers

Choose two or three, then use them on the same few real journeys. Compare how accurately each logs the trip, how simple it feels to mark it as business and what the report looks like. Keep the one that gets it right with least effort and note anything you'd like to ask the maker.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a mileage tracker app?

Not strictly, but if you drive for work regularly, a record made as you go is easier to keep than a spreadsheet filled in later. It also gives you a clear report for your accountant.

Are free mileage trackers any good?

Several have a permanent free plan with a monthly limit on trips, which can work if you drive occasionally. Check the limit against your own driving before you rely on one.

Does a mileage app work in the background?

Many use GPS and motion detection to log trips automatically, but this can use battery. Check each app's settings and its help pages.

Can I use a mileage tracker for tax?

A good log is a useful record, but what you can claim depends on the rules for your country and situation. This isn't tax advice, so check with an accountant and the tax authority, such as HMRC or the IRS.

Is it safe to share my location with a mileage app?

Read the privacy policy, check what data is stored and who can see it, and make sure you can delete your history. If you track staff, tell them first.