UK employers must keep first aid kits adequate and maintained, and be able to show it. Most do that one of three ways: a paper or spreadsheet log, a general-purpose inspection app with a first aid template, or an app built specifically for first aid kits. This guide compares the six options UK workplaces most often weigh up, on price, free plans, expiry tracking and who each one suits.
What a first aid kit inspection app should do
Whatever you choose, it needs to produce the same evidence a good inspection log does. Check for these:
- Kit-level records: which kit, where, checked when, by whom, pass or fail.
- Contents against a list: ideally the BS 8599-1 list for each kit size, or your own needs-assessment list.
- Expiry tracking: per-item expiry dates with reminders before they lapse, not only an "items in date?" tick at each check.
- Restock actions: what to reorder and confirmation it was done.
- Reports: something you can hand an HSE inspector, insurer or ISO 45001 auditor.
- Fit for your size: number of kits, users and sites, and what it costs at that size.
Comparison at a glance
| Option | Type | Published price | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|
| KitCompliance | Dedicated first aid kit app (UK) | £9.99, £24.99 or £79 a month per organisation | Free plan: 3 kits, 1 user, 1 site; 14-day full trial |
| Tell Arnie | Dedicated first aid kit app (UK) | Free to download and use | Free |
| Mitti (formerly SafetyCulture) | General inspection platform | $24 per seat a month billed annually ($29 monthly) | Free plan: up to 10 seats, 5 active templates |
| GoAudits | General audit and inspection app | $10 or $30 per user a month, billed annually | 14-day trial |
| Pilla | Checks and workflow platform (UK) | £199 a month, unlimited users | 14-day trial |
| Paper or Excel | Manual log | £0 | Free template |
Prices exclude VAT and were taken from each vendor's pricing page on 2 November 2026. Mitti and GoAudits show prices in dollars.
1. KitCompliance
What it is: a UK app built only for workplace first aid compliance. Each kit gets a QR code; scanning it opens a pass/fail check against the kit's contents list, records expiry dates and flags items to reorder. It also keeps AED and equipment checks, first-aider certificates and an accident book on paid plans. Works in any browser; an Android app is in beta.
Price: Free for up to 3 kits, one user and one site (QR inspections, expiry tracking, reminders and CSV export). Starter £9.99 a month (unlimited kits, 3 users), Business £24.99 (10 users, 3 sites, PDF audit reports and restock lists), Multi-site £79 (25 users, unlimited sites). Priced per organisation, not per user. See pricing.
Best for: UK small and mid-sized businesses whose first aid compliance (kits, AEDs, first-aider certificates) sits with one or a few people.
Consider: it does first aid only. If you want one app for fire, food safety and vehicle checks too, a general platform fits better. No iOS app yet; iPhone users use the web app.
2. Tell Arnie
What it is: a UK first aid kit management app. Its website describes scanning a kit to record products used, notifications when kits are used, near expiry or expired, refill alerts for British Standard kits, a digital accident book and a dashboard covering one site or many. Available on iOS and Android.
Price: free to download and use.
Best for: workplaces that want a free, kit-focused app, especially if they use British Standard kits.
Consider: its website does not describe audit reports or exports, so check how you would show your inspection history to an inspector or auditor.
3. Mitti (formerly SafetyCulture)
What it is: SafetyCulture, the inspection app formerly known as iAuditor, rebranded as Mitti in August 2026. It is a broad frontline operations platform: inspections from templates, issues, actions, assets and training. First aid kit checks are one template among many.
Price: free plan for up to 10 seats with 5 active inspection templates; Premium $24 per seat a month billed annually ($29 monthly); Enterprise on request.
Best for: organisations already running many inspection types that want first aid in the same system.
Consider: per-seat pricing adds up as more staff do checks, and a first aid template is something you choose or build. Check whether it tracks per-item expiry dates for you or only asks whether items are in date at each inspection.
4. GoAudits
What it is: a general audit and inspection app with checklists, instant reports, action plans and offline use. Its team will set up your checklist for you.
Price: Starter $10 and Enterprise $30 per user a month, billed annually; 14-day free trial; VAT added for UK customers.
Best for: teams that audit many areas (retail, hospitality, facilities) and want first aid in the same reports.
Consider: no free plan, per-user pricing, and kit contents and expiry handling depend on how the checklist is set up.
5. Pilla
What it is: a UK checks and workflow platform with a mobile app, workflow builder and team chat. Its first aid kit guide uses a tick-list check with photo evidence and AI review of photos, and posts to the team chat if a check is missed.
Price: £199 a month pay-as-you-go including 1,000 processed workflows and unlimited users; Enterprise from £25k a year; 14-day trial.
Best for: hospitality, gym and multi-site groups that want all their daily checks, not just first aid, in one place.
Consider: expensive if first aid kits are all you need to track; its guide covers expiry as an in-date check during each inspection rather than per-item expiry tracking.
6. Paper log or Excel spreadsheet
What it is: a printed kit checklist kept with each kit, or a shared spreadsheet such as our Excel expiry tracker.
Price: free.
Best for: one or two kits in one place with one person responsible.
Consider: no reminders, sheets get lost, and with several kits or sites it is hard to prove every kit was checked on time. See how often kits should be inspected.
How to choose
- One or two kits, one person? Paper or Excel is fine. Keep it dated and signed.
- Several kits, mainly first aid? A dedicated kit app: KitCompliance or Tell Arnie. Compare them on reports, expiry reminders and AED and certificate tracking.
- Already inspecting lots of other things? Add a first aid template to the platform you use: Mitti, GoAudits or Pilla.
- Several sites? Look for a cross-site dashboard and escalation of overdue checks, and price it at your real number of users and sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best first aid kit inspection app in the UK?
It depends on what you track. For keeping first aid kits checked, stocked and in date, a dedicated kit app such as KitCompliance or Tell Arnie is quickest to set up. If you already inspect many other things, a general platform such as Mitti (formerly SafetyCulture) or GoAudits can hold a first aid template alongside them. For a single kit, a paper log or spreadsheet is enough.
Is there a free first aid kit inspection app?
Yes. As of November 2026, Tell Arnie says it is free to download and use, KitCompliance has a free plan for up to 3 kits on one site with QR inspections and expiry reminders, and Mitti has a free plan for up to 10 seats and 5 active templates. GoAudits and Pilla offer 14-day trials rather than free plans.
Do I need an app to inspect first aid kits?
No. The 1981 Regulations require adequate, maintained provision but no particular record format; a dated, signed paper log is acceptable. An app earns its place when you have several kits or sites, staff turnover, or need reminders and audit reports.
What should a first aid kit inspection app do?
Record which kit was checked, when, by whom and with what result; check contents against a list such as BS 8599-1; track expiry dates and remind you before they lapse; and produce a report for an HSE inspector, insurer or ISO 45001 auditor. QR codes on kits, restock lists and multi-site views are useful extras.