Optimus Tracking vs Mudflap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Optimus Tracking
Monitor your vehicles and GPS devices in real-time. Receive instant alerts via push notifications, email, or SMS for enhanced security and management.
- Manage vehicles and GPS devices
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Push notification alerts
- Email alerts
- SMS alerts
- Manage alert recipients
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Optimus Tracker App is the mobile version of our tracking platform. - Manage your vehicles and other GPS devices. - Track your vehicle in real-time. - Receive alerts by: * Push notifications. * Email. * SMS. - Manage your email accounts and cell phone numbers for alerts.
Mudflap
Save on diesel fuel at over 2,800 truck stops nationwide with instant discounts. Access free, truck-safe GPS navigation that avoids low bridges and weight restrictions. Simply link your card to start saving.
- Instant diesel discounts
- 2,800+ truck stop locations
- Free truck-safe GPS navigation
- Avoids low bridges and weight limits
- Debit/credit card integration
- No credit checks or waiting periods
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Mudflap helps drivers save BIG on diesel with instant discounts at 3,600+ truck stops across the U.S. including TA Petro, Speedway, Kwik Trip, Sapp Bros, Casey’s, Maverik, Circle K, AMBEST, Road Ranger, and more. Mudflap also provides FREE, Truck-Safe GPS Navigation. Get free, reliable routes that avoid low bridges, weight limits, and restricted roads. Navigate to any destination—or route to your next fill-up with confidence. To get started: • Download our secure app • For diesel discounts, choose a Mudflap truck stop • Connect your debit or credit card and get a fuel savings code in the app No credit checks, waiting period, or hassles. Download Mudflap to get diesel discounts and free truck-safe navigation today! Have questions? The Mudflap support team is available 24/7. Call 888-885-3835 or email support@mudflapinc.com.
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Verdict
Optimus Tracking and Mudflap both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Mudflap's written reviews are positive against 60% of Optimus Tracking's. Mudflap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). Optimus Tracking's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 4.6 for Optimus Tracking against 4.7 for Mudflap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Optimus Tracking's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mudflap's.
Optimus Tracking ships an update every 5 weeks, Mudflap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optimus Tracking | Mudflap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.8K ratings) | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | 77.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | 4.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #44 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHURPSE GPS TRACKING INC. | Mudflap Inc |
Customer experience
Optimus Tracking
Mudflap
User reviews
Optimus Tracking
From 4.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful alerts
- 🚀 Real-time updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional signal loss
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate location data
- 🐛 Delayed notifications
- 👎 Poor customer service
Mudflap
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Significant fuel savings
- 🔍 Convenient fuel price comparison
- ⚡ Easy to use app
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🌟 Great app overall
Room to improve
- ⏳ Lengthy account verification process
- 💳 Long hold times on payment cards
- 🚫 Limited participating fuel stations
- 🤔 Unclear policies and requirements
Bugs and requests
Optimus Tracking
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity problems
- Inconsistent performance
Requested features
4 requests- More frequent location updates
- Improved geofencing capabilities
- Ability to export trip data
- Speed monitoring and alerts
Mudflap
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent discount amounts
- Unexpected account deactivations
Requested features
4 requests- Expand fuel station network
- Faster account verification
- More transparent policies
- Improved payment processing
In-app purchases
Optimus Tracking
No in-app purchases
Mudflap
No in-app purchases
