Tachograph vs CMS EcoTrak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tachograph
Easily monitor driver work and rest periods for international transport. Features detailed tips, automatic timers, and a digital journal for shift records. Ensures compliance with EU regulations.
- Work and rest mode monitoring
- Automatic timers for driving, rest, and work
- Digital shift journal
- Compliance with EU regulations (561/2006, AETR)
- Detailed hints and tips on modes
- Multiple timer tracking
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The app Tachograph will help you very easily monitor the mode of work and rest of the international driver. The Tachograph app has detailed tips on all modes of operation and timers. When following instructions and prompts, the Tachograph app will not allow violation of work and rest schedules. The app has a convenient journal where all your shifts are automatically recorded, so you no longer need a notebook for shift records. Just switch the modes of the app in accordance with what you are doing (Driving/Rest/Work/POA), and the app itself will start the necessary timers and show you all the necessary information. To switch between work and rest modes, the app has buttons with corresponding names: - Driving - Rest - Work - POA Hints on modes of operation can be called by pressing the symbol (?) when selecting any of the modes of operation. There are 9 timers in the main window of the program: - Total time 13/15 - Continuous driving 4:30 - Break 0:15/0:45 - daily driving 9/10 - Daily rest period 9/11 - Weekly driving 56 - Weekly rest period 24/45 - Two-week driving 90 - Weekly time 144 All timers start automatically, depending on the selected mode of operation. By clicking on the name of the timer and the symbol (?) you can call a hint for any of the timers. By going to Menu - Journal you can view and edit the records of all your saved shifts. Description of the journal is: Menu - Journal - Journal menu. A hint for the shift editor is: Menu - Journal - Shift - Shift Menu. The app is designed taking into account: - Regulation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) No. 561/2006; - European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles engaged in International Road Transport (AETR); - Directives of the European Parliament and Council 2002/15/EC. To work with the app, you must have a general knowledge of these laws. The app is translated into the following languages: - Russian - Ukrainian - English. --- Automatic subscription renewal: * Choose from 3 subscription options: - monthly subscription for $ 0.99; - annual subscription for $ 9.99; - one-time purchase of $ 19.99. * Your free trial subscription will be automatically converted into a paid subscription if auto-renewal is not disabled no later than 24 hours before the end of the trial free subscription. * Please note: unused free subscription time (if offered) will be lost if you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time using the subscription settings in your iTunes profile. In order to avoid cash withdrawals, you must turn off automatic renewal within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period or subscription period. The changes will take effect on the day after the end of the current subscription, and you will be given the functions of the free version. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10cbLP9Gbp2Ny_oqSYImSEucxo1DdZRB9BxVE5XkYWjw/edit?usp=sharing
CMS EcoTrak
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Control your fleet wherever you are, with the EcoTrak mobile app from Connected Management Services. The app helps fleet managers and operators manage their fleet with: Tracking - View live vehicle locations on the map. History - Playback vehicle or driver journeys, including auto playback option. Assets - Compare Circuit, Vehicle and Driver performance against each other. Vehicle Data - View driving data summaries of vehicles and drivers. Driver Behaviour - Analyse and compare driver behaviour data and alerts. Cameras - View live streams and request history camera footage. JobTrak - Keep track of waste round progress, including delays and exceptions. Tacho - Monitor real time driver hours and infringements. Alerts - Get alerts for ring fences, congestion / low emission zones, fridge door / temperature alerts and more. The EcoTrak mobile app also allows drivers to login and view their driver behaviour data, including EEDI scores, alerts and MPG.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMS EcoTrak at none against Tachograph's 2. Tachograph's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tachograph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CMS EcoTrak asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tachograph ships an update every 2 months, CMS EcoTrak every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tachograph | CMS EcoTrak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Kostenko | CMS SupaTrak Ltd |
In-app purchases
Tachograph
- Monthly payment$1.991 Month
- Yearly payment$19.991 Year
CMS EcoTrak
No in-app purchases
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