Best Mileage Tracker App UK (2026)
Every app here will track your miles. The real questions are what it costs you to track them, and whether it speaks HMRC. Most trackers either cap free tracking (MileIQ stops at 40 drives a month, Driversnote at 15) or, like TripLog, track for free but gate the reports and default to US IRS rates. MileClear is free to track your miles - unlimited, forever - and does the UK tax maths for free too, applying HMRC's 55p/25p rates automatically. That is the lens we use to rank them below.
The short answer
For most UK drivers, MileClear is the best free mileage tracker: it tracks unlimited miles for free and applies HMRC rates automatically, so you see your correct deduction without paying or configuring anything. TripLog is the next-best free option but is US-first and gates reports. MileIQ and Driversnote are solid, cross-platform trackers, but both cap free tracking and default to non-UK rates.
On Android today? MileClear is iOS-only for now (Android is on the roadmap), so MileIQ, Driversnote or TripLog are your cross-platform choices.
Free Tracking & HMRC Support, Compared
Free-tier limits and features verified mid-2026. Competitor plans and prices can change - check each provider for the latest.
The Verdict on Each App
1. MileClear
Best for UK drivers who want free tracking + HMRC done for themThe only app on this list that pairs unlimited free tracking with free HMRC tax tooling. It applies the 55p/25p AMAP rates automatically, tags gig platforms, works offline, and keeps the whole tracker free forever - Pro (£4.99/mo) is only for exports and the Self Assessment wizard. The catch: iOS only for now, with Android on the roadmap.
2. TripLog
Also offers free unlimited tracking, but US-firstTripLog's free Basic plan now tracks unlimited miles, which makes it a genuine free option. But it is a US product: it defaults to IRS rates, so UK drivers must reconfigure, and it gates reporting and web access behind a 7-day premium pass each year. Strong feature set if you are comfortable doing the HMRC setup yourself.
3. MileIQ
Established and cross-platform, but capped and priceyThe best-known name, on both iOS and Android, with a long track record. For UK drivers the downsides are real: IRS rates by default, a 40-drive-a-month free cap, and a paid price that more than doubled in 2026. Fine if you want the most established option and do not mind the setup and cost.
4. Driversnote
Simple, but the tightest free capA clean, simple tracker on iOS and Android. Its free tier is the most restrictive here at 15 trips a month, after which you pay. No UK-specific tax tooling or gig-platform intelligence, but a reasonable choice for someone doing only a handful of business trips a month.
How to Choose a Mileage Tracker in the UK
Ignore the feature lists for a second and ask three questions. First: can I track every mile for free? A delivery driver, private-hire driver or busy field rep passes a 15-to-40-drive monthly cap within days, and a mile you did not record is a deduction you cannot claim. Unlimited free tracking is not a nice-to-have - it is the whole point.
Second: does it speak HMRC? US-built apps default to IRS rates. If you never change the setting, your Self Assessment deduction is simply wrong. A UK-native app applies the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates - 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p, since 6 April 2026 - by default, and keeps older trips at the old 45p rate.
Third: does it understand how you work? If you drive for gig platforms, per-platform tagging lets you attribute trips to Uber, Deliveroo, Amazon Flex and the rest - so your tax records are defensible and you can see which platform actually pays once fuel and mileage are counted.
MileClear is the only option here that answers all three with a yes on the free tier. If you want the detail, read the free mileage tracker breakdown, the MileClear vs MileIQ comparison, or the guides for Uber, delivery drivers and employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free mileage tracker app in the UK?
MileClear - because it tracks unlimited miles for free and does the HMRC maths for free too, applying the 55p/25p AMAP rates automatically. MileIQ caps free tracking at 40 drives a month and Driversnote at 15; TripLog offers free tracking but gates the reports and uses US rates. If 'free' means you can actually track every business mile and see your correct HMRC deduction without paying, MileClear is the one to beat.
Do any apps let you track unlimited miles for free?
MileClear and TripLog both do. The difference is what else is free: MileClear's free tier also includes the HMRC calculator, Tax Readiness card and MOT reminders and uses UK rates by default, whereas TripLog gates reporting behind a 7-day premium pass a year and defaults to US IRS rates. MileIQ and Driversnote cap free tracking outright.
Is MileIQ good for UK drivers?
It is reliable and available on Android as well as iOS, but it is built for the US: IRS rates by default (manual HMRC setup required), a 40-drive free cap, and a price that more than doubled in 2026. It works, but you do more setup and pay more than with a UK-native app.
Which mileage tracker is best for Uber, Deliveroo or Amazon Flex drivers?
A gig driver needs uncapped free tracking (you pass a 15-40 drive limit in days), HMRC-native rates, and per-platform tagging to attribute trips and compare earnings. MileClear was built around all three - see the dedicated Uber, Deliveroo, Amazon Flex and delivery-driver guides.
Does MileClear work on Android?
Not yet - MileClear is iOS-only for now, with Android on the roadmap. If you are on Android today, MileIQ, Driversnote or TripLog are your cross-platform options, with the trade-offs above.
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Track Every Mile Free - and Get the HMRC Maths Right
No trip cap, no US rates to reconfigure, no card required. Download MileClear free on the App Store.