Samsara Driver vs Planet Voice
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.
Planet Voice
This softphone application connects to the Planet Networks platform, offering HD voice and video calls. It supports push notifications and allows for free calling between app users.
- SIP softphone functionality
- Push notifications
- HD voice and video support
- Free calling between users
- Planet Networks platform integration
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The Planet Voice's accompanying softphone app to the Planet Networks platform. A SIP softphone app that supports push notifications, HD voice and video, and more. • Free calling between app users
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Voice at 100% against Samsara Driver's 61%. Samsara Driver's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (51K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Samsara Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsara Driver has 51K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Samsara Driver's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Voice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Samsara Driver ships an update every 3 weeks, Planet Voice every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samsara Driver | Planet Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (51K ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsara Networks, Inc. | Planet Networks, Inc. |
Customer experience
Samsara Driver
Planet Voice
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
Planet Voice
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samsara Driver
No in-app purchases
Planet Voice
No in-app purchases
Questions
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