What is a mileage tracking app?

Mileage tracking apps

A mileage tracking app is a software application designed to automatically record and manage the distance travelled by a vehicle for business or personal purposes.

Key features of mileage tracking apps include

Automatic tracking

Mileage apps can automatically detect when you start and stop driving. This means you don’t have to rely on your employees' manual input and possible errors.

Expense reports

Generates detailed reports that can be used for HMRC claims.

Categorisation

To allow a business to differentiate between personal and business trips, mileage apps offer employees a chance to categorise their trips.

GPS integration

By using GPS, mileage tracking apps can accurately log routes.

Manual entry

If, for any reason, the automatic function on a mileage app isn’t working, most apps allow employees to manually input trips into the app.

Data export

For ease of reporting and sharing, apps allow businesses to export data in different formats, including PDFs and CSVs.

Compliance

Most mileage apps ensure that any data has the correct details for HMRC claims.

Cost calculations

By inputting predefined mileage rates, mileage tracking apps will determine the cost of a trip before it is taken.

Multi-device syncing

Mileage apps can often sync across numerous devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers.