PCS Mobile TMS vs PSS ELD
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!
PSS ELD
This app helps truck drivers maintain accurate hours of service logs for efficient management and roadside inspections. It offers features like GPS tracking and IFTA calculations to enhance fleet performance and safety.
- Hours of Service (HOS) logging
- RODS management
- Roadside inspection access
- Vehicle inspection reports
- Violation alerts
- GPS tracking
- IFTA calculations
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PSS ELD is a dependable, user-friendly tool to keep truck drivers' accurate hours of service logs. This app allows the user to manage RODS efficiently and easily access data in case of roadside inspections. PSS ELD enhances safety without affecting productivity. The interface is simple and reliable so that it can be easily integrated into the business without training. PSS ELD covers the basics, allowing it to quickly create vehicle inspection reports and issue violation alerts before they occur. It also includes GPS tracking, IFTA calculations, and much more to complement its capabilities. Don't miss the chance to upgrade fleet performance and grow your business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PSS ELD at 5.0 against PCS Mobile TMS's 3.4. PSS ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). PCS Mobile TMS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 3). 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.
PSS ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCS Mobile TMS has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PCS Mobile TMS ships an update monthly, PSS ELD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCS Mobile TMS | PSS ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (39 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS Software, Inc. | Pioneer ELD LLC |
Customer experience
PCS Mobile TMS
PSS ELD
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
PSS ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PCS Mobile TMS
No in-app purchases
PSS ELD
No in-app purchases
