Datatool vs DAF Truck Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Datatool
This app provides a GPS tracking and theft notification service for scooters and motorcycles. It monitors for unauthorized movement, alerts a dedicated team in case of suspected theft, and aids in vehicle recovery. Users can view vehicle location, journey history, and manage account details.
- GPS/GLONASS/GSM tracking
- Theft notification service
- 24/7/365 Monitoring Team
- Journey History
- G-Sense impact detection
- Vehicle location viewing
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Datatool is a Thatcham insurance industry approved GPS/GLONASS/GSM based tracking and theft notification service designed specifically for scooters and motorcycles but now with Journey History and G-Sense impact detection. Datatool activates automatically as soon as the ignition is switched off and monitors the bike for signs of unauthorised movement. If movement is detected without the ignition being switched on and the bike is moved away from where it was parked, Datatool will enter full alert mode and notification will be sent to the dedicated 24/7/365 Datatool Monitoring Team. In the event of a suspected theft, the Datatool Monitoring Team will contact the owner immediately and if a theft is confirmed, will liaise with the Police on the owner’s behalf to aid recovery. The Datatool app allows owners to view the location of their vehicle(s), view journey history, enable the G-Sense alert crash detection, manage account details and communicate directly with the Datatool Monitoring Team. Please note: This app requires the Datatool system to be installed on the motorcycle or scooter by an authorised dealer or mobile installer. Please visit https://www.datatool.co.uk/dealer-locator/ to find your nearest dealer.
DAF Truck Navigation
Navigate with offline truck-specific routing, avoiding traffic with live updates when data is enabled. Input your vehicle's dimensions for optimized routes. Enjoy regular map updates for accurate navigation.
- Offline truck navigation
- Live traffic information
- Truck-specific routing
- Vehicle dimension settings
- Regular map updates
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Truck navigation to be used with DAF IVI Luxury Plus infotainment system DAF Truck Navigation offers offline truck navigation services so there are no roaming costs involved while navigating through different countries. If phone data is active, DAF Truck Navigation will use live traffic information to avoid traffic and show the most accurate time of arrival. DAF Truck Navigation offers a truck settings menu where user can introduce the vehicle dimensions and characteristics. Based on that information, DAF Truck Navigation will calculate the most optimized route. DAF Truck Navigation offers twice a year map updates. For detail instructions on how to use DAF Truck Navigation app, please visit Truck navigation- DAF Drivers. https://drivers.daf.com/trucknavigation
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Verdict
Datatool and DAF Truck Navigation both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Datatool's written reviews are positive against 5% of DAF Truck Navigation's. Datatool also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Datatool against 5.0 for DAF Truck Navigation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Datatool's written reviews are positive against 5% of DAF Truck Navigation's.
Datatool ships an update weekly, DAF Truck Navigation every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Datatool | DAF Truck Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews — better | 5.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scorpion Automotive Ltd | DAF Trucks N.V. |
Customer experience
Datatool
DAF Truck Navigation
Bugs and requests
Datatool
Reported bugs
48 issues- App constantly crashes
- App is unusable
- App is slow to react
- Battery voltage information differs
- Bluetooth access demanded every time
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- Cannot cancel subscription in app
- Journeys not logged
- Vehicle location inaccurate
- Cannot delete alerts
- Motion settings show 'loading'
- Journey history often lost
- Cannot reset pin
- App cannot be accessed
- Cannot change settings
- Settings reset to default
- Still receiving SMS alerts after disabling
- Tracker depletes battery quickly
- App does not provide daily battery updates
- Frequent re-logging required
- Bike location does not update
- Payment method loading indefinitely
- App vanishes from iPhone
- Web browser difficult to use on mobile
- App crashes when viewing journey details
- Journeys not showing up on map
- Duplicate journeys and driver behaviour sections
- Touch ID/Face ID not working
- PIN reset required every time
- False alarms due to poor satellite signal
- Limited texts require topping up
- App crashes after update
- App always shows idle
- No speed or other data shown
- Journey history not working
- Customer support not providing solutions
- App access cut off without notice
- Journey details are blank
- Ride info unreadable
- App only detects vehicle/tag once
- Push notifications not received due to logout
- Login screen timing out
- App does not work on iPhone 13 Pro
- App logs out automatically
- App does not record journeys properly
- Asked to turn ignition on to update location
- Geofencing not adjustable on app
- Limited SMS alerts
- App does not reply to messages
Requested features
8 requests- Movement detection notifications through the app
- Show whole journey on the map for the day
- Show total mileage for the whole day
- Option to see speed data
- Bring back contact numbers page
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- Add dark mode
- Improve map accuracy
- Add option for app notifications instead of just SMS
DAF Truck Navigation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Datatool
No in-app purchases
DAF Truck Navigation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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