Comparison

Tachograph vs DFDS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

DFDS

This app allows logistics drivers to view and update assigned tasks, track transportation progress, and report job statuses. Drivers can communicate with planners and receive important updates.

Highlights
  • View assigned tasks
  • Update job progress
  • Report arrivals and departures
  • Contact planners
  • Check inbox for updates
Features
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View instructions assigned to you by DFDS planners. Follow the steps to update the progress of the transportation process. Start and complete the jobs, report arrivals and departures from/to job locations. Use contacts section to reach out to planners whenever needed. Check your inbox for all the important updates sent by DFDS planners.

Screenshots

Tachograph3 screens
DFDS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tachograph at 63% against DFDS's 0%. Tachograph also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). DFDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tachograph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DFDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tachograph versus DFDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTachographDFDS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem KostenkoDFDS

Customer experience

Tachograph

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral18.4%
Negative18.4%

DFDS

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tachograph

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment$1.991 Month
  • Yearly payment$19.991 Year
None

DFDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tachograph free?
Tachograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DFDS free?
DFDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tachograph or DFDS have ads?
Neither Tachograph nor DFDS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tachograph or DFDS?
Tachograph ships an update every 2 months, and DFDS every 2 months. Most recently, Tachograph was updated on September 22, 2026 and DFDS on August 23, 2026.

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