Circle Mobile TMS vs Firstgate ELD 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Firstgate ELD 2.0
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Firstgate ELD 2.0 isn’t just another app — it’s your all-in-one solution for efficient, hassle-free log management. Designed for government fleets, it combines compliance, productivity, and simplicity. * Smart Scheduling Automatically monitors driving time and rest periods, tailored to meet regulatory standards for government operations. * User-Friendly Dashboard A clean, responsive interface that offers immediate access to key metrics like driving behavior and HOS status. * Instant Alerts Get real-time updates on service hour thresholds and compliance deadlines so nothing gets missed. * Easy Inspections Quickly share secure log data during roadside checks, cutting down time and improving compliance outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Firstgate ELD 2.0 at weekly against Circle Mobile TMS's every 6 weeks. Firstgate ELD 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Firstgate ELD 2.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Mobile TMS | Firstgate ELD 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Full Circle TMS | FIRSTGATES LLC |
In-app purchases
Circle Mobile TMS
No in-app purchases
Firstgate ELD 2.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Firstgate ELD 2.0 free?
Do Circle Mobile TMS or Firstgate ELD 2.0 have ads?
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