Mandata SmartDrive vs VWS Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mandata SmartDrive
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The Driver Performance App works in tandem with Mandata Tracking and Mandata Driver Behaviour to produce accurate, up-to-date scorecards for drivers. Analysing key metrics such as average speed, idling time and accelerator position, drivers can see their latest results, so they can make improvements to their driving style. Haulage companies can create peer groups and enable drivers to compare their performance to that of their peers. With Mandata’s Driver Performance App drivers can: • View daily, weekly and monthly score cards • Compare their performance to their peer group • View up-to-date traffic news from within the App • Share their GPS location from their iPhone All features require Mandata Tracking and Mandata MT2 tracking boxes. This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease device battery life.
VWS Live
This app enables WiFi connectivity for a range of products when paired with a WiFi Indicator. It provides real-time operational data to a web portal, offering up-to-date information for operators. A user account is required for full functionality.
- WiFi connectivity
- Real-time data streaming
- Web portal integration
- Operational activity monitoring
- Supports VWS product range
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The VWS Live® app when used in conjunction with the VWS WiFi Indicator, enables WiFi connectivity across the VWS product range. This new solution is currently available on tippers and will soon also be available on our award winning overload protection system (VOPS2™) and the Enviroweigh™ bin weighing system. The VWS Live® app provides real time data into the VWS Live® web portal to give operators up to date information on operational activity. *** For full functionality, a VWS Live® user account is required. Users can sign up for an account from the login page of the app. *** Please e-mail support@vwsltd.co.uk or call 0118 946 1900 for further information or product support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VWS Live at every 2 months against Mandata SmartDrive's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mandata SmartDrive ships an update every 8 months, VWS Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mandata SmartDrive | VWS Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mandata Management & Data Services Ltd | Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd |
In-app purchases
Mandata SmartDrive
No in-app purchases
VWS Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Mandata SmartDrive or VWS Live have ads?
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