cieDispatch vs Samsara Fleet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
cieDispatch
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cieDispatch lets your truck drivers manage their cieTrade dispatch jobs from any mobile device. They can retrieve a list of assigned tickets, get directions to service locations, update job status, record notes, and even capture photos. Information is instantly updated in cieTrade saving time and making it easier to manage services while eliminating double-entry. Essential Features: *Displays Open and Completed tickets from any mobile device. *Provides turn- by-turn driving directions with Google Maps and includes site specific instructions. *Lets drivers mark jobs as Completed or Cancelled and add job notes. *Captures photos and files them as saved attachments to the dispatch tickets within cieTrade. *Real time ticket status updates from the Drivers make it easier to manage open dispatches.
Samsara Fleet
Manage your fleet operations from anywhere with real-time tracking, diagnostics, and alerts. Improve driver productivity, streamline communication, and enhance safety with instant access to critical data and dash cam footage.
- Real-time asset tracking
- Vehicle diagnostics and sensor data
- Real-time operational alerts
- Hours of Service visibility
- Direct driver communication
- Safety event review
- HD dash cam footage access
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Samsara Fleet is built for fleet managers on the move. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or on your way home, the Samsara Fleet mobile app helps you: - Track every asset. See real-time vehicle locations, diagnostics, and sensor data at your fingertips. - Stay on top of operations. Get real-time alerts and investigate incidents right in the app. - Keep your team productive. See Hours of Service at a glance and easily navigate to any driver. - Streamline driver communication. Call drivers in a single click, or send messages directly to the Samsara Driver App. - Improve safety in the moment. Review safety events, download HD dash cam footage, and easily share videos in the field. - Quickly respond to customers and instantly share live ETAs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Samsara Fleet at every 3 weeks against cieDispatch's every 3 months. cieDispatch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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.
cieDispatch ships an update every 3 months, Samsara Fleet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | cieDispatch | Samsara Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cieTrade Systems, Inc | Samsara Networks, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
cieDispatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Samsara Fleet
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent map display and location tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Ability to download videos directly to device
- Push notifications for alerts
- Customizable dashboard and reporting
In-app purchases
cieDispatch
No in-app purchases
Samsara Fleet
No in-app purchases
