Apps for childminders
Most childminders run their own small business, which means invoices to send, payments to keep track of and records to keep. Our apps keep that quick, and keep it on your phone.
Tell me when Thistle Invoice is out
No account. No ads. No tracking.
What you need
- Clear invoices for parents
- Write an invoice in under a minute and send it by WhatsApp, Messages or email with the PDF attached and a message already written.
- See who has paid
- The invoice list shows what’s paid, what’s sent and what’s overdue, and a friendly nudge is one tap away when a payment is late.
- Records that stay private
- There’s no account, and nothing is uploaded to us. Your clients’ details stay on your iPhone.
- Mileage for trips
- If you drive for work, such as outings or collecting from school, Thistle Miles is built to log those drives and value them at official rates.
The apps
Guides
- 3 October 2026Guide
What to put on an invoice in the UK
The details every UK invoice needs, a worked example, what changes for limited companies and VAT, and how long to keep your copies.
- 2 October 2026Guide
How to chase a late payment without the awkwardness
Three ready-to-use reminder messages, from a friendly nudge to a firm final notice, plus what UK law lets you add when another business pays late.
Questions
- Are childminders self-employed?
- Most childminders in the UK work for themselves. Check the rules that apply to you with your registration body or an accountant.
- Can I send an invoice from my phone?
- Yes. Thistle Invoice makes the invoice and sends it as a PDF by WhatsApp, Messages or email.