Comparison

Samsara Driver vs Mack Trucks Driver Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Mack Trucks Driver Guide

Access official product manuals for all conventional Mack truck models. Quickly find tailor-made instructions, best use tips, and demo trucks. Download content for offline use and manage up to 256 trucks per device.

Highlights
  • Official product manuals
  • Support for all conventional models
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline content download
  • Efficient search function
  • Manage up to 256 trucks
Features
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The official Mack Trucks product manual for all conventional truck models. Available in 3 languages. Truck models available in North America (Canada, USA, and Mexico) and these countries: Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador EMA (Jordan, Saudi Arabia) Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Trinidad & Tobago Venezuela are supported in the version of this app available in those markets. The app allows you quick access to tailor-made user instructions for your truck. Demo trucks for all models are also available. An efficient search function will help you quickly find what you are looking for along with tips for best use. Content for each truck in your Truck List can be downloaded to your device so that the app can later be used offline. The app supports up to 256 trucks for each device on which it is installed.

Screenshots

Samsara Driver4 screens
Mack Trucks Driver Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Samsara Driver at 52K against Mack Trucks Driver Guide's 1. Samsara Driver also leads on chart position (#208 vs unranked). Mack Trucks Driver Guide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mack Trucks Driver Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsara Driver has 52K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Samsara Driver versus Mack Trucks Driver Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamsara DriverMack Trucks Driver Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (52K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings52K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#208 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size331 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsara Networks, Inc.Mack Trucks, Inc.

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

Mack Trucks Driver Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samsara Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Mack Trucks Driver Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samsara Driver free?
Samsara Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mack Trucks Driver Guide free?
Mack Trucks Driver Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samsara Driver or Mack Trucks Driver Guide?
Mack Trucks Driver Guide is rated higher. Samsara Driver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Mack Trucks Driver Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Samsara Driver or Mack Trucks Driver Guide have ads?
Neither Samsara Driver nor Mack Trucks Driver Guide shows ads.

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