No. HMRC does not have a dedicated MTD app. You must use HMRC-recognised software or bridging software to submit your quarterly updates. Some MTD software has its own mobile app, but HMRC itself does not provide one for MTD submissions.
HMRC’s own free tool is web-based, not an app
HMRC provides a free MTD tool, but it runs in your web browser rather than as a mobile app. You log in on your phone or computer, enter your income and expenses, and submit quarterly updates from the site. It works on mobile, but there is nothing to download from an app store, and you will not find it under the HMRC app on your phone.
Mobile apps from MTD software providers
The recognised software market fills this gap. Most HMRC-recognised MTD packages now ship a mobile app alongside the desktop product, so you can record expenses, snap receipts, and check your MTD status from your phone:
- QuickBooks — the most polished app for on-the-go invoicing and expense capture
- FreeAgent — solid iOS and Android apps with receipt capture
- Sage Sole Trader — clean app for the free-with-NatWest tier
- Xero — strong app backed by a full accounting platform
Which software has the best mobile app?
For MTD-specific needs — snapping receipts, categorising expenses, and checking when your next submission is due — QuickBooks Sole Trader edges it on speed and polish. FreeAgent is the better pick if the free-with-bank tier applies to you. Both submit quarterly updates to HMRC straight from their mobile apps.
Can you do MTD on a phone?
Yes. HMRC’s own free tool works in a mobile browser, and every recognised software vendor with a mobile app lets you complete quarterly submissions from your phone. You will still want a computer for more involved bookkeeping, but day-to-day MTD — capturing a receipt and logging an expense — is comfortably done on a handset.
FAQ
Does HMRC have an app for MTD?
No. HMRC does not provide a dedicated MTD app. Its free MTD tool is web-based, and you submit quarterly updates through HMRC-recognised software, some of which has its own mobile app.
Can I do MTD on my phone?
Yes. HMRC’s free tool works in a mobile browser, and most recognised software packages offer mobile apps that handle quarterly submissions, receipt capture, and expense tracking.
What is the best MTD app?
QuickBooks Sole Trader has the best-reviewed mobile app for invoicing and expense capture. FreeAgent is an excellent free-with-bank alternative with a strong app of its own.