Comparison

Merchants TotalView vs PennDOT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Merchants TotalView

Manage your fleet on the go with this intuitive interface. Access essential fleet data instantly, empowering administrators and drivers with real-time information for efficient operations.

Highlights
  • Fleet management on the go
  • Instant data access
  • Driver and administrator tools
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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TotalView is an intuitive interface that allows fleet administrators and drivers the ability to manage their fleet on the go!  TotalView provides instant access to the data you need when you need it.

About

PennDOT

This app allows PennDOT inspectors and contractors to manage construction material tickets. Users can view supplier-generated tickets and approve or return them based on materials received at the site.

Highlights
  • View supplier-generated tickets
  • Approve tickets
  • Return tickets
  • Manage construction material information
  • Mobile eTicketing for inspectors and contractors
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*** PLEASE READ BEFORE REVIEWING *** To review the app, please tap on 'TRAINING MODE' at the bottom of the login screen. Mobile eTicketing allows PennDOT inspectors and contractors to view supplier generated tickets and take action. The ticket contains information related to the material used at a construction site. The inspector will approve or return the tickets based on the material he/she receives at the construction site.

Screenshots

Merchants TotalView4 screens
PennDOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PennDOT at 3.3 against Merchants TotalView's 2.0. Merchants TotalView's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

PennDOT holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merchants TotalView has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merchants TotalView ships an update every 4 months, PennDOT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merchants TotalView versus PennDOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerchants TotalViewPennDOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (27 ratings)3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerchants Automotive Group, Inc.Executive Office of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Customer experience

Merchants TotalView

All ratings27 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

PennDOT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Merchants TotalView

No in-app purchases

None

PennDOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merchants TotalView free?
Merchants TotalView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PennDOT free?
PennDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Merchants TotalView or PennDOT?
PennDOT is rated higher. Merchants TotalView averages 2.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while PennDOT averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Merchants TotalView or PennDOT have ads?
Neither Merchants TotalView nor PennDOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merchants TotalView or PennDOT?
Merchants TotalView ships an update every 4 months, and PennDOT every 2 months. Most recently, Merchants TotalView was updated on November 2, 2026 and PennDOT on November 3, 2026.

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