Comparison

Marten Driver vs M

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

Head to head
About

Marten Driver

This app provides drivers with essential tools for managing their work on the go. It allows users to track loads, communicate with dispatch, and access important documents and information. Stay informed with news and weather updates directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Load management (accept/decline)
  • Message center with macros
  • Contact fleet manager
  • Document scanning and sending
  • Weather map access
  • News and announcements
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The Marten Driver app keeps you connected on the go! Keep track of loads along with receiving notifications regarding important information. Features include: • Messages - View all of your messages and send free-form text macros • Loads - Accept or decline dispatches and view your current load • Contacts - Call your fleet manager or various departments • Documents - Scan trip documents or other images to send • Weather - View weather maps for current conditions • News - Stay up to date with events and announcements

About

M

Stay connected with your MVT data on the go. This application provides access to essential information related to your MVT account.

Highlights
  • Stay connected with MVT data
  • Access essential MVT information
  • Mobile data management
Features
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The MVT App will keep you connected with your MVT data.

Screenshots

Marten Driver4 screens
M3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marten Driver at 4.4 against M's 2.8. Marten Driver also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (805 vs 12). M's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Marten Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marten Driver has 805 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Marten Driver's written reviews are positive against 0% of M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marten Driver ships an update every 7 months, M every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Marten Driver versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarten DriverM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (805 ratings) — better2.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings805 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarten TransportMesilla Valley Transportation

Customer experience

Marten Driver

All ratings680 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral30.2%
Negative33.3%

M

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Marten Driver

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatibility with new iOS versions
  • Tracking enabled 24/7 even when app is closed, causing lag
  • Redundant and confusing load information display
  • Issues with Transflo integration

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to view and manage HOS logs
  • Notifications for new loads and messages
  • Ability to send macros and respond to messages from the app
  • Access to settlement information and payroll details
  • Option to delete old messages
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  • Load details like pickup/delivery addresses and numbers

M

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marten Driver

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marten Driver free?
Marten Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marten Driver or M?
Marten Driver is rated higher. Marten Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 805 ratings, while M averages 2.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Marten Driver or M have ads?
Neither Marten Driver nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marten Driver or M?
Marten Driver ships an update every 7 months, and M every 4 months. Most recently, Marten Driver was updated on October 26, 2026 and M on October 24, 2026.

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