PCS Mobile TMS vs CWTraffic
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!
CWTraffic
This app streamlines depot check-in and check-out processes, offering instant proof of delivery. Its tracking capabilities allow for early receiving options, improving operational efficiency.
- Expedited check-in and check-out
- Instant proof of delivery
- Tracking for early receiving
- Streamlined depot operations
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CW Traffic expedites check in and check out at Depots providing instant proof of delivery. Tracking enables early receiving options
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CWTraffic at 4.9 against PCS Mobile TMS's 3.4. CWTraffic also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 39) and review sentiment (41% vs 27%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CWTraffic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CWTraffic has 2.4K ratings behind it against 39, 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 41% of CWTraffic's.
PCS Mobile TMS ships an update monthly, CWTraffic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCS Mobile TMS | CWTraffic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (39 ratings) | 4.9 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS Software, Inc. | Chetan Tandon |
Customer experience
PCS Mobile TMS
CWTraffic
User reviews
PCS Mobile TMS
From 39 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
CWTraffic
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Excellent service
- 🎯 Accurate tracking
Room to improve
- 🔇 Inaudible notifications
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤔 Confusing login process
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
CWTraffic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inaccurate 'force quit' notifications
- Inability to log in or create an account
- PO number gets erased when switching apps
- App crashes after recent update
Requested features
4 requests- Louder notification sounds
- Ability to update status manually
- Option to customize notification tones
- Seamless integration with Costco's pager system
In-app purchases
PCS Mobile TMS
No in-app purchases
CWTraffic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PCS Mobile TMS free?
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