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iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad · Free with optional Pro upgrade
Brackn automatically tracks which countries you visit, calculates your Schengen 90/180 standing, monitors tax residency thresholds, and alerts you before you hit any legal limit.
Most digital nomads track their Schengen days in a Notes app — or not at all. A single overstay can mean a multi-year ban from the Schengen zone. Accidentally becoming a tax resident in the wrong country can cost five figures. Brackn replaces the spreadsheet with automatic tracking, a living rules database, and proactive alerts.
Features
Every compliance tool a digital nomad needs, connected and automatic.
Background location detection logs every country crossing automatically. Your GPS coordinates are never stored — only the country name and dates ever leave your device.
Real-time tracking of your rolling 180-day window with a visual timeline. See exactly how many days you have left and when your clock resets — with a trip planner to test future itineraries.
Per-country tax residency thresholds sourced from a live rules database. Get notified before you inadvertently become a tax resident in a country where you don't intend to file.
Track compliance for 50+ digital nomad visa programs. Know your income requirements, maximum stay limits, and renewal windows — all in one dashboard.
Store your passport scans, visas, permits, tax certificates, and lease agreements. Expiry alerts notify you 90, 60, 30, 14, and 7 days before a document expires.
Generate PDF and CSV travel logs formatted for visa applications, tax filings, and compliance audits. Schengen analysis and per-country tax residency reports included.
How It Works
No manual entry required. Brackn works silently in the background.
Tell Brackn which passport(s) you travel on. Grant background location access once — Brackn uses significant-change monitoring to detect country crossings without draining your battery.
Every country crossing is logged with entry and exit dates. No manual input. Your Schengen days, tax residency counts, and visa timelines update in real time as you move.
Configure custom thresholds for each country you frequent. Brackn sends push notifications at your chosen lead times — so you always have time to act, not just react.
Your raw GPS coordinates are never stored or transmitted. All calculations happen on your device. Brackn does not require an account, and your travel data never leaves your phone.
Pricing
The core tracker is free forever. Unlock the full compliance suite with Pro.
Free
The essentials for nomads who primarily travel in the Schengen zone.
Pro
The full compliance suite for serious nomads and frequent travellers.
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Not legal or tax advice. Brackn provides informational tracking only. Always consult a qualified tax or immigration professional for your specific situation.
Reviews
"I've been bouncing around Europe for two years and always had anxiety about my Schengen count. Brackn took that stress completely off my plate."
"The tax residency alerts alone are worth the subscription. I didn't realise how close I was to triggering Spanish tax residency until the app flagged it."
"Finally exported a proper travel log for my Portuguese NHR application. The export feature saved me hours of manual work and my accountant loved it."
FAQ
Yes. Your raw GPS coordinates are never stored on the device or transmitted anywhere. Brackn detects which country you're in and records only the country ISO code and dates. No account is required, and all calculations happen entirely on your device.
Yes. All core features — trip tracking, Schengen calculator, tax residency counts, alerts, and exports — work fully offline. Rules data is cached on your device after the first sync. An internet connection is only needed to update the rules database when rule changes are published.
Brackn uses significant-change location monitoring combined with Natural Earth geographic polygon detection. Country detection is accurate to the border. You can also manually add, edit, or delete any trip — so if an automatic entry is wrong, you're always in control.
Brackn currently tracks day-based tax residency thresholds for over 50 countries that are popular with digital nomads and remote workers. The rules database is updated regularly. Countries with highly complex multi-factor residency tests (like the UK Statutory Residence Test) surface an informational alert and a link to official guidance.
Yes. You can import trips from a CSV file or add them manually one by one. The import format is documented in Settings → Import Data. This lets you backfill months or years of travel history before Brackn was installed.
No. Brackn provides informational tracking and alerts only. The calculations and thresholds are based on publicly available rules but they are not legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified tax advisor or immigration professional for your specific situation before making any compliance decisions.
Download free. Grant location access. Brackn starts building your compliance history immediately — no account, no onboarding friction.
iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad · Free with optional Pro upgrade