PCS Mobile TMS vs Turvo Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCS Mobile TMS
Facilitates seamless two-way communication between dispatchers and drivers, automating load status updates and document delivery. Enhances efficiency for carriers by streamlining communication and document management.
- Two-way communication
- Load status notifications
- Signed delivery documents
- Driver photo uploads
- Automated communication
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Welcome to PCS Mobile by PCS Software PCS Mobile enables and automates two-way communication between dispatch personnel and drivers. “Time is money” will have a whole new meaning when you implement the combined PCS technologies of TMS Express and PCS Mobile. PCS Mobile gives Truckload, LTL, Freight Brokerage and Intermodal carriers the ability to: • Push load status notifications to customers, shippers, and consignees • Receive signed delivery documents and photographs taken and uploaded by drivers PCS Mobile requires active TMS Express software licensing. Contact us for more information at 833 415-9500 or SoftwareSales@PCSSoft.com. Download and start using PCS Mobile today!
Turvo Driver
This app connects drivers to a freight network, eliminating check calls by sharing real-time location. It provides instant access to freight details, reduces paperwork with digital BOLs and e-signatures, and facilitates communication through an in-app messenger. Users maintain control with adjustable privacy settings for location tracking.
- Real-time truck location sharing
- Access to freight details
- Digital BOL capture and e-signature
- In-app messenger for communication
- Adjustable privacy settings
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*** This app requires a Turvo account. Contact drivers@turvo.com to join the waitlist. *** Turvo Driver gives drivers access to the trusted Turvo freight network. - NO MORE CHECK CALLS. With Turvo Driver, just hit start and drive to share real-time truck location. - SEE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE. The latest freight details are always at your fingertips. - LESS PAPERWORK. Snap a picture of the BOL, e-sign, and share it instantly from the app. - GOODBYE PHONE TAG. With Turvo Messenger, it's easy to keep everyone up-to-date without distracting phone calls. - YOU'RE IN CONTROL. Privacy settings allow you to snooze location tracking at any time. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Turvo Driver at 4.8 against PCS Mobile TMS's 3.3. Turvo Driver also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 40) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). PCS Mobile TMS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Turvo Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turvo Driver has 15K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PCS Mobile TMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Turvo Driver's.
PCS Mobile TMS ships an update monthly, Turvo Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCS Mobile TMS | Turvo Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (40 ratings) | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS Software, Inc. | Turvo Inc |
Customer experience
PCS Mobile TMS
Turvo Driver
User reviews
PCS Mobile TMS
From 40 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 New updates are better
- 🚀 Fast and efficient updates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Intuitive and smooth
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Loads disappear
- 🐛 Icons and text unreadable
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Cannot update times
Turvo Driver
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Provides real-time tracking
- 👍 Good customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Privacy and data security concerns
- 👎 Unreliable performance
Bugs and requests
PCS Mobile TMS
Reported bugs
39 issues- Loads disappear and need reloading
- Icons don't fit screen, text unreadable
- Older dispatches erase
- Unable to update arrival/departure times
- Cannot see payment information
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- Cannot use actual time for arrival/departure
- Map button no longer links to mapping software
- Info disappears after accepting reservation
- App crashes on iPhone 11
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot log in, no password recovery
- App is slow
- App logs out users after updates
- Cannot retrieve login information
- Map with mileage is incorrect and covers screen
- Cannot upload pictures for BOLs
- Crashing when changing from personal conveyance to driving mode
- ELD platform issues
- App cannot be opened for more than a few minutes
- Shows incorrect locations
- Doesn't log all drive time
- Won't allow adding truck, trailer, or BOL
- Won't allow completing DVIR
- Won't allow changing duty status, logging out, or opening app
- Crashes constantly when looking through dispatch history
- App shuts down by itself after new update
- New update not good, dispatches disappear
- Not working with dark mode on iPhone
- Crashing when hitting 'arrived' on pickup
- Cannot drill down into load offers
- Cannot see dispatch notes on phone
- Cannot see completed trips' details
- Cannot view load info, pickup/delivery locations, or upload information
- App crashes when clicking route map
- Kicks out when hitting departure
- Cannot type departure information
- App disappears when pressing arrival button
- Cannot see all info in notes on dispatch
- Cannot see PU and DEL details in history
Requested features
11 requests- Landscape mode for iPad
- Search bar for loads/containers
- Keep older dispatches until image uploaded
- Option to use actual time for arrival/departure
- Allow drivers to see payment information
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- Improve ELD functionality
- Beta testing for updates
- Allow users to retrieve login information
- Support for dark mode on iPhone
- iPad compatibility and horizontal mode
- Ability to click on phone numbers to call
Turvo Driver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inaccurate delivery status updates
Requested features
2 requests- PDF upload option for delivery documents
- Broker tracking functionality
In-app purchases
PCS Mobile TMS
No in-app purchases
Turvo Driver
No in-app purchases
Questions
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