Comparison

Blue Ink Tech vs 1Drive TMS

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

Head to head
About

Blue Ink Tech

This app streamlines trucking operations for owner-operators and large fleets. It integrates dashcam video management, HOS log compliance, load weighing, IFTA fuel tracking, and fault code reading. Manage all your trucking needs from a single, connected platform.

Highlights
  • Dashcam video management
  • HOS log compliance
  • Load weighing
  • IFTA fuel and mileage tracking
  • Vehicle fault code reading
  • Integrated sensor management
Features
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From owner-operators to large fleets, the BIT app does it all for you. MANAGE DRIVING VIDEO WITH BIT DASHCAM Connect the BIT App to the BIT Dashcam and send, save and watch video you record while on the road. KEEP YOUR HOS LOGS Connect to 9-pin, 6-pin, or OBD-II ELD adapters for simple, reliable FMCSA compliance. WEIGH EVERY LOAD Connect to BIT Air Scale sensors to know your weight before you leave the dock, so you can skip the scale. TRACK FUEL AND MILES FOR IFTA Enter fuel receipts in the app and capture odometer readings at state lines to help calculate your quarterly fuel tax. READ FAULT CODES BIT ELD captures vehicle diagnostics and engine faults in the app to stay proactive with maintenance. The BIT app connects to Blue Ink Tech's growing line of sensors and hardware, so you can manage everything in one place. The BIT Support Team is top-notch. Call, email, or live-chat with team members who trained and work at Blue Ink Tech headquarters, not at a 3rd party call center. Try it today! All Dash cameras, ELD and sensor hardware comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. For more information visit our website at www.blueinktech.com

About

1Drive TMS

Features
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• Time clock — Digital timesheets with location-based clock-in/out. • Truck management — Pickup/return, inspections, maintenance, repairs, unit lifecycle. • Employee management — User roles, permissions, profiles tied to schedulers. • Live tracking — Current and historical vehicle/driver position from app-reported GPS (see below). • Analytics & reporting — Dashboards and reports. • Scheduling — Shifts, calendar, scheduler-driven assignment.

Screenshots

Blue Ink Tech4 screens
1Drive TMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1Drive TMS at every 2 weeks against Blue Ink Tech's every 4 weeks. Blue Ink Tech's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Ink Tech ships an update every 4 weeks, 1Drive TMS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blue Ink Tech versus 1Drive TMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue Ink Tech1Drive TMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Ink Technology, Inc.Jonathan Bargen

Bugs and requests

Blue Ink Tech

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • App crashes several times a day
  • App crashes about 5 times a day
  • ELD deleted 2 days of driving
  • Camera won't work
  • Dispatch cannot see truck location
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  • Not connected with the truck
  • Sensor takes long to read weight
  • Sensor never gives true weight
  • Bluetooth malfunctioning issue
  • App stays on driving mode when not moving
  • App stays on other modes when driving
  • Logs time when not driving
  • Connects to other truck when not close
  • Logs incorrectly
  • Uses drive time when on duty
  • Not for team driving, logs screwed
  • Bluetooth issues
  • Random ECU sync error codes
  • Firmware updates not compatible with Mac
  • Puts user on duty driving by itself
  • No signal means it doesn't work right
  • Keeps driving or on duty when stopped with no signal
  • Elog deletes statuses
  • Poor connectivity
  • Constant data transfer issue
  • Random ECU sync error codes
  • Firmware updates not compatible with Mac
  • App stays on driving mode when not moving
  • App stays on other modes when driving
  • Logs time when not driving
  • Connects to our other truck when it's not even close to it
  • Logs incorrectly
  • Uses drive time when on duty
  • Not for team driving, logs screwed
  • Bluetooth malfunctioning issue
  • Puts me on duty driving by itself when I'm asleep
  • No signal to phone means it doesn't work right
  • Keeps on driving or on duty when stopped with no signal
  • Elog deletes log statuses

Requested features

6 requests
  • Remove timer counters from graph
  • Reverse visibility of graph and duty status names
  • Night mode/dark mode
  • Admin/fleet app option
  • Option to print logs
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  • Ability to go between two devices without logging out

1Drive TMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blue Ink Tech

No in-app purchases

None

1Drive TMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Ink Tech free?
Blue Ink Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Drive TMS free?
1Drive TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Ink Tech or 1Drive TMS have ads?
Neither Blue Ink Tech nor 1Drive TMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Ink Tech or 1Drive TMS?
Blue Ink Tech ships an update every 4 weeks, and 1Drive TMS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blue Ink Tech was updated on October 29, 2026 and 1Drive TMS on October 31, 2026.

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