Mandata SmartDrive vs Commtel Config
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.
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Commtel Config at every 3 weeks against Mandata SmartDrive's every 8 months. Mandata SmartDrive's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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, Commtel Config every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mandata SmartDrive | Commtel Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mandata Management & Data Services Ltd | Commtel Ltd |
In-app purchases
Mandata SmartDrive
No in-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mandata SmartDrive free?
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Do Mandata SmartDrive or Commtel Config have ads?
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