Samsara Driver vs ReMatter Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samsara Driver
This app helps professional drivers manage daily tasks efficiently and safely. It streamlines Hours of Service compliance, vehicle inspections, and navigation. Drivers can also track performance, receive recognition, and access support, all within a single, easy-to-use interface.
- Hours of Service (HOS) logging and compliance
- Vehicle inspection and DVIR submission
- Safety scores and coaching tasks
- Task, document, and route management
- Gamified recognition and motivation features
- Real-time navigation and messaging
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The Driver App that works the way you do. Samsara Driver gives professional drivers everything they need to stay safe, complete daily tasks faster, get recognized for their work, and stay connected—no matter where the job takes them. Whether you’re managing Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, completing vehicle inspections, or navigating to your next stop, Samsara Driver brings your most important workflows together in one easy-to-use app. Stay on track with your Compliance • Log and certify your Hours of Service directly in the app • Receive alerts for upcoming breaks and potential violations • Access and share inspection reports with roadside officials in a second Stay safe on the road • See safety scores, active coaching tasks, and key performance trends. • Review and acknowledge safety events directly in the app. • Complete training in short, mobile-friendly formats. Complete everyday workflows • Access tasks, documents, routes, and forms in just a few taps. • Submit DVIRs and inspections with a few clicks and no paper. • Reduce skipped steps with guided, tile-based workflows. Get recognized & stay motivated • View scorecards, badges, and streaks. • Receive kudos for great driving. • Track milestones and climb the leaderboard. Access help when it matters • Get routing guidance and real-time navigation. • Message managers or dispatch without leaving the app. • Use SOS to call for help or flag emergencies. Why drivers love Samsara Driver • Easy access to the tools and workflows you use every day. • End-of-day recaps reinforce safe habits and recognize achievements. • Built-in gamification keeps you engaged and motivated.
ReMatter Driver
Manage job assignments, view your schedule, and complete service requests efficiently. Navigate to job sites using your preferred navigation app and easily select assets. Document your work with photos and report any issues.
- Receive job assignments
- View future schedules
- Navigate to job sites
- Select and manage assets
- Take photos of work
- Create custom runs
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Receive job assignments, view future schedules, and carry out requested jobs. In the ReMatter Driver app you can use your favorite navigation app to find the site you’re servicing as well as select the Assets that you will be moving. In addition to easy Asset selection, you can take photos, move misplaced Assets, and fail any unsuccessful runs. The ReMatter Driver app also allows you to create your own runs (if enabled), so you can take full control of your schedule.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Samsara Driver at 46K against ReMatter Driver's 13. Samsara Driver also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Samsara Driver against 4.7 for ReMatter Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsara Driver has 46K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Samsara Driver ships an update every 3 weeks, ReMatter Driver every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samsara Driver | ReMatter Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (46K ratings) — better | 4.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 322 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsara Networks, Inc. | ReMatter Inc. |
Customer experience
Samsara Driver
ReMatter Driver
Bugs and requests
Samsara Driver
Reported bugs
4 issues- App randomly logging out users while driving
- Inaccurate duty status changes and driving time tracking
- Issues with trailer information and pre/post-trip inspections
- Syncing problems between app and vehicle data
Requested features
4 requests- Split sleeper functionality that works as expected
- Better notification system with customizable alerts
- Ability to view logs and hours on multiple devices
- More flexibility in duty status changes and yard moves
ReMatter Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samsara Driver
No in-app purchases
ReMatter Driver
No in-app purchases
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