Comparison

Circle Mobile TMS vs TruckingOffice ELD

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

Head to head
About

Circle Mobile TMS

This app provides truck drivers with dispatch information, including pick-up and delivery details, special instructions, and event updates. Drivers can automatically notify dispatch upon arrival, loading, and delivery, and receive real-time position updates.

Highlights
  • View pick-up and delivery events
  • Receive location details and instructions
  • Automatic arrival and departure updates
  • Real-time position tracking
  • Send load information
  • Proof of Delivery signature capture
Features
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This application is for people who drive for trucking companies that use the Circle Transportation Management System (TMS) Software. The app allows drivers to see all pick-up and delivery events dispatched to them which will include the name and address of the location, the date and time of the events as well as any special instructions. Drivers can use the app to automatically update their dispatching company when they arrive, load and deliver at their assigned freight stops. The app will also provide automatic position updates back to dispatch as the driver executes their assigned load. This app has the the following basic features: • Track the device (the device will provide automatic position updates to dispach) • Dynamically Ping the device • Send load information out to the driver. This will include all stop information, order notes shared with the driver, etc. • Arrive at Shipper / Consignee. • Loaded at Shipper with Bill Of Lading, pieces and weight. • Empty at Consignee with Proof of Delivery (POD) signature. • Plus some other neat features.

About

TruckingOffice ELD

This app helps professional drivers comply with electronic log mandates. It offers easy log editing, automatic drive time tracking, and simple duty status changes. The system only tracks required FMCSA data and provides multiple options for roadside inspections.

Highlights
  • FMCSA Electronic Log Mandate Compliance
  • Editable Logs (excluding driving time)
  • Automatic Drive Time Tracking
  • Simple Duty Status Changes
  • Roadside Inspection Data Submission (Email, Web Service, On-Device View)
  • Plug and Play Vehicle Interface Device
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TruckingOffice ELD is the best choice for all professional drivers that are required to comply with the FMCSA Electronic Log Mandate. It is easy to implement even if you aren't tech savvy. The switch will give you peace of mind and keep you working. Easy to edit your logs. After you create you logs, sometime things need to be adjusted. All logs are fully editable except driving time per FMCSA guidelines. Only tracks what is required by FMCSA. When submitting records to the DOT inspection officers the system will submit all required information, but won't send any additional data. Roadside Inspection - there are three methods of supplying the inspection data to a roadside inspector. You can send via email, send it to the DOT via web service, or you can view the information on your phone. Simple duty status change. Changing your duty status from the drop down is simple and you can enter comments as needed. Your duty status will automatically change when you start driving, making it automatic for tracking drive time. Plug and Play - No Installation Required The VID (vehicle interface device) plugs into the ECM (electonic control module) port on your truck and talks to the TruckingOffice ELD app via blue tooth technology. There is no installation involved. This is a simple plug and play device. You don't have to do any complicated pairing or anything. It just works.

Screenshots

Circle Mobile TMS4 screens
TruckingOffice ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Circle Mobile TMS at 4.0 against TruckingOffice ELD's 3.4. Circle Mobile TMS also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circle Mobile TMS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Circle Mobile TMS's written reviews are positive against 43% of TruckingOffice ELD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, TruckingOffice ELD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Circle Mobile TMS versus TruckingOffice ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle Mobile TMSTruckingOffice ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings) — better3.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Circle TMSTruckingOffice

Customer experience

Circle Mobile TMS

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TruckingOffice ELD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Circle Mobile TMS

No in-app purchases

None

TruckingOffice ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circle Mobile TMS free?
Circle Mobile TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruckingOffice ELD free?
TruckingOffice ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circle Mobile TMS or TruckingOffice ELD?
Circle Mobile TMS is rated higher. Circle Mobile TMS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TruckingOffice ELD averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Circle Mobile TMS or TruckingOffice ELD have ads?
Neither Circle Mobile TMS nor TruckingOffice ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Mobile TMS or TruckingOffice ELD?
Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and TruckingOffice ELD every 4 months. Most recently, Circle Mobile TMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and TruckingOffice ELD on October 29, 2026.

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