PCS Mobile TMS vs PILOT 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!
PILOT ELD
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PILOT ELD is your digital co-pilot, guiding your fleet with precision and ease. With a focus on the essentials, it streamlines your daily operations, from real-time tracking to seamless route optimization. This ELD solution simplifies compliance, making it a breeze to stay within HOS and DOT guidelines. Ideal for fleets of all sizes, PILOT ELD enhances your operational capabilities with its straightforward interface and insightful analytics. Let PILOT ELD navigate the complexities of fleet management, so you can focus on driving your business forward.
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Verdict
PCS Mobile TMS and PILOT ELD are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
PCS Mobile TMS ships an update monthly, PILOT ELD every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | PCS Mobile TMS | PILOT ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS Software, Inc. | PILOT ELD LLC |
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
PILOT ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PCS Mobile TMS
No in-app purchases
PILOT ELD
No in-app purchases
