Comparison

Circle Mobile TMS vs PAC

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

PAC

Control and manage electronic door opening solutions with this app. It allows for easy installation, configuration, and unlocking of compatible devices. Access is managed through digital eKeys and detailed activity logs are available via a web portal.

Highlights
  • Digital eKey management
  • Device installation and configuration
  • Scheduled unlocking and relocking
  • Activity log tracking
  • Support ticket generation
  • Multiple lock type support
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PAC-BLU NexGen by Pacific Lock Company is the latest way to control your “Access” series systems in a convenient, user-friendly app. PAC-BLU’s “Access” Series is the only true “jack-of-all-trades” intelligent opening controller in the market that combines power, unparalleled versatility and cost effectiveness. Imagine yourself using the powerful “brain” of the “Access” Series to manage electronic door opening solutions, from a single installation to multiple thousand-unit installations! Now you can control electro-mechanical locks, servo & DC motors, drop bolts and more. The PAC-BLU NexGen app allows you to easily install, configure, remove, and unlock your “Access” devices. The PAC-BLU NexGen app is paired with the “Sentinel” web portal which allows you to easily add new users to your organization, assign digital eKeys and view device details, activity logs, and support tickets generated by your PAC-BLU NexGen mobile apps. PAC-BLU NexGen features include: Digital eKeys: A digital eKey works like a physical key for your lock, but on your phone! eKeys can be assigned using the Sentinel web portal. You can assign multiple types of eKeys to a user including eKeys that allow access at certain times of day, eKeys that allow access to multiple devices in the same device group, and one time use eKeys which expire after being used. Your PAC-BLU NexGen app will automatically display nearby devices that you have valid eKeys for. Then it is as easy at tapping the desire device to unlock it. Installer Screens: A user can be granted “Installer” privileges through the Sentinel web portal. This allows the user to install new devices, configure existing devices, and remove configurations from devices. Multiple Lock Types: The “Access” system comes equipped with multiple different types of outputs that can run devices such as a solenoid, electromagnet, DC motor and servo motor. Each of these lock types has multiple configuration options, such as sensor and/or timer relocking, motor run-time and variable voltage, and locked/unlocked degree positions for the servo motor. Scheduled Open: Using the PAC-BLU NexGen app you can easily set up schedules on your “Access” system. These schedules allow you to set specific times to unlock and relock based on the day of the week. You can also configure exceptions using specific dates that allow you to override the usual schedule which is useful for holidays or other special circumstances. Activity Logs: All activities are tracked and logged into your Sentinel web portal so you can easily see what is happening within your company. These activities include actions such as a new device being installed, a device being unlocked, a support ticket being generated or a user changing their password. Support Ticket Generation: The PAC-BLU NexGen app contains a Support feature which automatically collects important data from the user’s device and reports this to Sentinel to help you diagnose and debug potential user-related issues. Some of the data reported includes phone model, Bluetooth status, GPS location, and a list of devices that are visible to the app. OTA Firmware Upgrades: We are constantly working to improve our systems and a big part of that is updating the firmware on “Access” devices. The PAC-BLU NexGen app will automatically detect if there is a firmware upgrade and will prompt you to update your “Access” systems the next time you connect to it. There are options in the Sentinel web portal to decide which users are able to perform these upgrades and whether the upgrades can be skipped or not. For more information or to purchase a PAC-BLU-enabled device, visit www.paclock.com

Screenshots

Circle Mobile TMS4 screens
PAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PAC at 4.7 against Circle Mobile TMS's 4.0. PAC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Circle Mobile TMS's advantage is ratings volume (28 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

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

PAC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Mobile TMS has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, PAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Circle Mobile TMS versus PAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle Mobile TMSPAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Circle TMSPacific Lock Company

Customer experience

Circle Mobile TMS

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

PAC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Circle Mobile TMS

No in-app purchases

None

PAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circle Mobile TMS free?
Circle Mobile TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAC free?
PAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circle Mobile TMS or PAC?
PAC is rated higher. Circle Mobile TMS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PAC averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Circle Mobile TMS or PAC have ads?
Neither Circle Mobile TMS nor PAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Mobile TMS or PAC?
Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and PAC fortnightly. Most recently, Circle Mobile TMS was updated on November 2, 2026 and PAC on November 3, 2026.

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