SumBuddy vs Auto Logbook for ATO

No spreadsheets. No sign-ins. No calculators flying around the table. Just open the app, enter what’s on the bill, and let us handle the rest: tax, tip, and who owes what. Perfect for dinners out, weekend trips, or everyday life with roommates. Split evenly, by item, or however fits best. Then send everyone a clean, simple summary that actually makes sense. Easy, clear, and honestly a relief.

Auto Logbook for ATO is a simple, automatic vehicle logbook designed for Australian drivers, tradies, sole traders and small businesses. SET IT ONCE. DRIVE NORMALLY. Complete the quick setup once, allow automatic trip recording, then use your iPhone normally. Auto Logbook can detect driving in the background, record trip routes and distance, and maintain your vehicle logbook with minimal interaction. KEY FEATURES • Automatic background trip detection and recording • Actual GPS route maps for automatically recorded trips • Work, Private and Needs Review trip classification • 12-week ATO logbook tracking • Individual and Business / ABN records kept separately • Multiple vehicle information fields including year, make, model and powertrain • Manual trip entry with address search and automatic route distance calculation • Odometer records and odometer photo evidence • Vehicle expense and receipt records • Receipt text recognition • Job and work-site records • Business-use percentage and ATO readiness information • PDF logbook export • CSV export • Excel workbook export • Complete Accountant Pack export • Optional private iCloud / CloudKit backup • Records stored locally on your iPhone • English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese interface • Tax and accountant exports remain in English FREE FOREVER Auto Logbook has no subscription, no in-app purchases and no advertising. Core app features and tax-time exports are free. PRIVACY FIRST Core records are stored locally on your iPhone. Optional cloud backup uses your own private Apple iCloud / CloudKit account. Auto Logbook does not operate a server that receives your trip history. BACKGROUND LOCATION Automatic trip recording requires location permission because the app needs to detect vehicle movement and record routes while the app is not visible on screen. Automatic recording can be disabled at any time. Auto Logbook is an independent record-keeping tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of the Australian Taxation Office. The app does not lodge tax returns and does not provide tax advice.