About
Driversnote is a leading mileage tracker app designed to eliminate the hassle of manual mileage logging. Using your smartphone's built-in motion detection, the app automatically records every trip you take, so you never miss a journey. Once trips are logged, Driversnote's intelligent classification system lets you quickly categorize each trip (business or personal), add notes, and review your driving history with ease. For even greater accuracy, Driversnote supports iBeacon technology, which ensures only vehicle trips are tracked — filtering out journeys made on foot, by bicycle, or via public transport. This saves time on trip review and extends your phone battery life. With a single click, users can generate detailed, IRS-compliant mileage reports perfect for tax deductions or employer reimbursements. The app eliminates spreadsheets and paperwork entirely, making it an essential tool for self-employed professionals, gig economy drivers, small business owners, and employees who drive for work. Driversnote supports multiple countries and languages, offers a team management feature for businesses, and provides a wealth of tax guidance resources including IRS mileage guides, reimbursement calculators, and small business tax guides. Rated 4.7/5 from over 100,000 app reviews across Google Play and the App Store, Driversnote is a trusted, battle-tested solution for anyone who needs to track work-related mileage.
Key Features
- Automatic Trip Logging: Uses your phone's motion detection to automatically record every drive, so you never have to manually log a trip.
- Intelligent Trip Classification: Quickly categorize trips as business or personal, add notes, and review your driving history with smart classification tools.
- IRS-Compliant Mileage Reports: Generate detailed, tax-compliant mileage reports in one click — perfect for tax deductions or employer reimbursements.
- iBeacon Integration: Pairs with an iBeacon device to ensure only vehicle trips are tracked, filtering out walking, cycling, or public transit journeys.
- Team Management: Business accounts can manage mileage tracking across entire teams, centralizing reporting and reimbursement workflows.
Use Cases
- Self-employed professionals tracking business mileage for IRS tax deductions at year-end.
- Gig economy drivers (rideshare, delivery) logging work trips for accurate reimbursement claims.
- Small business owners managing employee mileage reimbursements across a team.
- Salespeople and field workers automatically recording client visit mileage without manual input.
- Freelancers and contractors keeping accurate, audit-ready mileage records for multiple clients.
Pros
- Fully Automated Tracking: No manual input required — the app detects and logs trips automatically, saving time and ensuring no trips are missed.
- Tax-Compliant Reports: One-click IRS-compliant reports make tax season and reimbursement requests straightforward and audit-ready.
- Highly Rated by Users: Rated 4.7/5 from over 100,000 reviews, demonstrating strong real-world reliability and user satisfaction.
- Multi-Country Support: Available in over 15 countries and languages, making it suitable for international users and compliance requirements.
Cons
- iBeacon Costs Extra: The iBeacon accessory for more accurate tracking is an additional $40 on monthly plans (free only with an annual web plan).
- Limited Free Tier: The free plan has restrictions on the number of trips tracked per month, requiring a paid subscription for heavy use.
- Relies on Phone's Motion Detection: Automatic tracking depends on the phone's sensors and may occasionally log inaccurate trips without iBeacon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Driversnote automatically track mileage?
Driversnote uses your smartphone's built-in motion detection sensors to detect when you start driving and automatically begins logging your trip. You don't need to press any buttons — just drive and the app handles the rest.
Are Driversnote mileage reports IRS-compliant?
Yes. Driversnote generates mileage logs that meet IRS requirements, including date, destination, purpose, and distance for each trip — all required for tax deductions and reimbursements.
What is iBeacon and do I need it?
iBeacon is a small Bluetooth device you place in your vehicle. It improves tracking accuracy by ensuring only vehicle trips are recorded, filtering out walking, cycling, or public transport. It's optional but recommended for higher precision.
Can Driversnote be used for business teams?
Yes. Driversnote offers a Teams feature that allows businesses to manage mileage tracking for multiple drivers, centralizing reporting and streamlining employee reimbursement workflows.
Is Driversnote free to use?
Driversnote offers a free plan with limited trips per month. For unlimited tracking and advanced features, paid monthly or annual plans are available, with the annual web plan including a free iBeacon.
