Comparison

Marten Driver vs Transflo HOS

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

Transflo HOS

Manage your hours of service (HOS) and electronic logs from your mobile device. Track duty status, review logs with detailed reports, and access Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR). Supports various HOS rules and exemptions for efficient compliance.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Electronic logbook management
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting
  • Email logs to law enforcement
  • Support for various HOS rules and exemptions
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Track and access hours of service (HOS), electronic logs, duty status features and more from your mobile device or tablet. Hours of Service (HOS) Easily manage, view and track on duty, driving, off duty and sleeper-berth duty statuses. Know exactly how much drive time you have left with the easy to read timer display and status alerts. E-Logs Verify and review your time spent in the respective duty statuses and access logs for different days. E-logs include: graphs and reports with dates and times, total distance driven per day, duration spent in each status, and location (city, state/province) Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Quickly access a list of defects, add comments, review previous inspections, and certify repairs. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Access IFTA reporting mileage information through the Transflo Telematics web portal. Send Logs Email your logs right from your mobile or in-cab device to law enforcement officers and three additional email addresses. Supported Cycles Supports 21 U.S. and Canadian Hours of Service rules (both property- and passenger carrying), short-haul, oilfield exemptions, as well as intrastate rules for Florida, California, and Texas. Transflo T7 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) The T7 ELD plugs into the vehicle’s diagnostic port with a connector harness and automatically sends data to the servers through the device’s own cellular connectivity. From there it is sent to the Transflo HOS app to provide the most up-to-date logbook information. Transflo Telematics Web Portal The portal allows you to access 6 months of logs plus international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) reporting information. To log in, visit https://my.transfloeld.com and enter the credentials you created during the registration process. Benefits · Automatic duty status changes · Violation alerts · Alerts for drivers not logged in · Co-Driver support · Personal conveyance · Yard Move · Oil Transport and Service Exemptions · Minimize violations · Improve driver safety and efficiency · Deliver real-time access to information · Ability to pull electronic logs offline · Constant recording whether you have a cellular connection or not · Show and email up-to-date logbook information to law enforcement/DOT · Improve your CSA safety ratings by managing the factors that drive your HOS BASIC score Important Notes This app requires a Transflo T7 electronic logging device, registration of the device and a monthly service plan as well as acceptance of the Transflo Mobile+ End User License Agreement provided by Pegasus TransTech, LLC and the Geotab End User Agreement provided by Geotab, Inc. The end user license agreements can be found at: https://svc.transflomobile.com/eula/tfmpeula.html and https://my.geotab.com/eula.html. We recommend keeping your mobile device or tablet plugged into a charger at all times for best results. Pegasus TransTech is an Authorized Geotab Reseller and has partnered with Geotab to meet the requirements of §395.15 of 49 CFR Part 395 under the conditions it will be used, as set forth in the Geotab Drive System Operation Guide. ©2017 Pegasus TransTech, LLC. All rights reserved. Transflo and the Transflo logo are trademarks of Pegasus TransTech, LLC. Other third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Geotab is a trademark of Geotab, Inc., registered in Canada, the United States, and other locations.

Screenshots

Marten Driver4 screens
Transflo HOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marten Driver at 4.4 against Transflo HOS's 2.4. Marten Driver also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (807 vs 27). Transflo HOS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marten Driver has 807 ratings behind it against 27, 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 18% of Transflo HOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marten Driver ships an update every 7 months, Transflo HOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Marten Driver versus Transflo HOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarten DriverTransflo HOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (807 ratings) — better2.4 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings807 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarten TransportPegasus TransTech

Customer experience

Marten Driver

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

Transflo HOS

All ratings26 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

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

Transflo HOS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marten Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Transflo HOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marten Driver free?
Marten Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transflo HOS free?
Transflo HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marten Driver or Transflo HOS?
Marten Driver is rated higher. Marten Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 807 ratings, while Transflo HOS averages 2.4 from 27 ratings.
Do Marten Driver or Transflo HOS have ads?
Neither Marten Driver nor Transflo HOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marten Driver or Transflo HOS?
Marten Driver ships an update every 7 months, and Transflo HOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marten Driver was updated on November 1, 2026 and Transflo HOS on October 24, 2026.

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