Comparison

Circle Mobile TMS vs 5F OTR

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

5F OTR

This app connects drivers and owner-operators with Over The Road (OTR) work opportunities across North America. It uses AI to recommend the highest-paying loads based on your customized hauling preferences.

Highlights
  • Access OTR work network
  • Customize hauling preferences
  • AI-powered load recommendations
  • Find highest paying markets
  • For drivers and owner-operators
Features
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5F OTR provides drivers and owner operators with access to network of Over The Road work across North America. Customize your hauling preferences and our AI recommends multiple payloads leading you to the highest paying markets.

Screenshots

Circle Mobile TMS4 screens
5F OTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Circle Mobile TMS at 4.2 against 5F OTR's 3.0. Circle Mobile TMS also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%). 5F OTR's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

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, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Circle Mobile TMS's written reviews are positive against 33% of 5F OTR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, 5F OTR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circle Mobile TMS versus 5F OTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle Mobile TMS5F OTR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better3.0 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2555 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Circle TMSVorto Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Circle Mobile TMS

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

5F OTR

All ratings55 ratings
Positive49.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative49.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

Circle Mobile TMS

No in-app purchases

None

5F OTR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circle Mobile TMS free?
Circle Mobile TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5F OTR free?
5F OTR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circle Mobile TMS or 5F OTR?
Circle Mobile TMS is rated higher. Circle Mobile TMS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while 5F OTR averages 3.0 from 55 ratings.
Do Circle Mobile TMS or 5F OTR have ads?
Neither Circle Mobile TMS nor 5F OTR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Mobile TMS or 5F OTR?
Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and 5F OTR fortnightly. Most recently, Circle Mobile TMS was updated on September 12, 2026 and 5F OTR on September 23, 2026.

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