Comparison

Distinctive Systems Driver App vs Paystub Maker

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

Head to head
About

Distinctive Systems Driver App

This app allows drivers to manage their daily tasks, including walk-around checks and defect reporting. Drivers can view allocated bookings, access work ticket details, and receive notifications for upcoming jobs. It integrates with back-office systems for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Daily walk-around checks
  • Defect reporting with photos
  • View allocated bookings
  • Work ticket details
  • Driver notifications
  • Statutory compliance reporting
Features
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Our all new Driver App is a companion app for Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, Tour Booking System (TBS) and Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) users. Functionality includes the ability for drivers to perform their daily walk-around checks and report any defects. For users of Coach Manager it also allows drivers to view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to, view the full details of each and be guided through each in driving mode. Key Features: - Securely access an online diary of allocated bookings - View full work ticket details - Live reporting of driver actuals - Driver notifications for upcoming bookings - Receive alerts if a driver sets off late - View driver logs and availability - Step-by-step instructions for each stage of the journey - Complies with all statutory walk-around check recording requirements - Complies with all statutory defect reporting requirements - Workshop automatically notified when new defects are reported - Coach Manager integration keeps traffic office appraised of outstanding defects - Guides the driver through the walk-around check procedure - Records the time taken to complete the check and its GPS location - Predefined common defects for each check item speeds up defect reporting - Free type description and up to four photographs per defect - Defects can be flagged as completed in the back office system - Work carried out can be recorded in the back office system - Non-completed check reporting via Coach Manager vehicle utilisation data - Nil defect, outstanding defect and completed defect reporting - Customisable check items and predefined common defects Please note that a current software subscription or maintenance agreement is required for one of our three main systems (Coach Manager, TBS or VMS) to use this app. An installation of Coach Manager Online is required for the Coach Manager integration.

About

Paystub Maker

Easily create professional paystubs on your mobile device. Include details like gross wages, deductions, and net pay. Offers cloud sync and backup with a subscription for multi-device access.

Highlights
  • Generate paystubs on the go
  • Include gross wages
  • Add deductions
  • Calculate net wages
  • Cloud sync and backup (subscription)
  • Multi-device data sharing (subscription)
Features
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[ Make Paystub on the go ] Paystub Maker will help you generate paystubs whenever you want. You can includes the following information; - Details of the gross wages for the pay period - Deductions (such as retirement plan, pension contributions, insurances, garnishments, or charitable contributions) - Net wages [ What is a paystub?] A Paystub (payslip, pay stub, paystub, pay advice, or sometimes paycheck stub or wage slip, salary statement ) is a document that an employee receives either as a notice that the direct deposit transaction has gone through or that is attached to the paycheck.  [ Upgrade to subscription version ] Subscription version offers cloud sync and back up feature so that you can save all the info in our highly secured cloud services and share the same data in multiple iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad. Upgrading to subscription version requires auto-renewal subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.btoj.com.au/privacy.html http://www.btoj.com.au/terms.html Please feel free to contact us for anything.

Screenshots

Distinctive Systems Driver App4 screens
Paystub Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paystub Maker at 97% against Distinctive Systems Driver App's 10%. Paystub Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). Distinctive Systems Driver App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads 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. Paystub Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Distinctive Systems Driver App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paystub Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paystub Maker has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Distinctive Systems Driver App's written reviews are positive against 97% of Paystub Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distinctive Systems Driver App ships an update monthly, Paystub Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Distinctive Systems Driver App versus Paystub Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistinctive Systems Driver AppPaystub Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews97.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistinctive Systems LtdB TO J PTY LTD

Customer experience

Distinctive Systems Driver App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative75.0%

Paystub Maker

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.1%

Bugs and requests

Distinctive Systems Driver App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paystub Maker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • YTD not updating correctly from one pay period to the next
  • Unable to manually adjust YTD

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to store employee pay rates
  • Automatic YTD calculations
  • Tax calculation tools
  • More customization options for layout and formatting

In-app purchases

None

Distinctive Systems Driver App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Paystub Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Distinctive Systems Driver App free?
Distinctive Systems Driver App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paystub Maker free?
Paystub Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Distinctive Systems Driver App or Paystub Maker?
Paystub Maker is rated higher. Distinctive Systems Driver App averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Paystub Maker averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Distinctive Systems Driver App or Paystub Maker have ads?
Neither Distinctive Systems Driver App nor Paystub Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distinctive Systems Driver App or Paystub Maker?
Distinctive Systems Driver App ships an update monthly, and Paystub Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Distinctive Systems Driver App was updated on September 14, 2026 and Paystub Maker on September 23, 2026.

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