Comparison

Aptarus vs Smart tachograph 2 simulator

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

Head to head
About

Aptarus

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The Aptarus training app is a great companion tool for your Aptarus online training. It provides all the functionality of the Aptarus Learning Management System in your pocket. Review your training or sit lesson anywhere and on the go.

About

Smart tachograph 2 simulator

Features
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VYS Tacho Simulator is a safe, hands-on learning environment for the digital tachograph. Practise the full operation of two real devices, the Stoneridge SE5000 and the VDO DTCO 4.1b (both Smart Tachograph 2.2), and learn the EU driving and rest time rules at your own pace. Whether you are a new driver, in training, or refreshing your knowledge, you can try every step without a real vehicle. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Insert and eject driver and company cards - Switch activities: driving, other work, availability and rest - Add missing time afterwards with manual entry - Enter start and end country - Make printouts and walk through the full menu - Turn the ignition and operate both devices realistically - Make mistakes and see which violations follow and what the fines would be KNOWLEDGE BASE Clear, up to date explanations of the rules, including: - Driving and rest times, breaks, daily and weekly rest - Tachograph types and driver, company, workshop and control cards - Activity symbols for the SE5000 and the VDO, and how to recognise each device - Reading out and storing data, and releasing ITS and VDO data for remote download - Enforcement and fines SIXTEEN LANGUAGES Available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Danish, Swedish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Portuguese, Greek, Norwegian, Turkish and Ukrainian, with one tap to switch. ACCESS Sign in with a session code from your administrator, or get access inside the app. Ideal for transport companies, driving schools and individual drivers. VYS Tacho Simulator is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Stoneridge or Continental/VDO. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. This app is for learning purposes and is not legal advice; always consult the official EU regulations and your national authority.

Screenshots

Aptarus3 screens
Smart tachograph 2 simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aptarus at none against Smart tachograph 2 simulator's 2. Aptarus also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Smart tachograph 2 simulator's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart tachograph 2 simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Aptarus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Aptarus versus Smart tachograph 2 simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAptarusSmart tachograph 2 simulator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 8 days
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAptarus LtdVerleij Services Bv

In-app purchases

None

Aptarus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart tachograph 2 simulator

One-time2
  • 24-hour access$1.99
  • 1-week access$3.99

Questions

Is Aptarus free?
Aptarus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart tachograph 2 simulator free?
Smart tachograph 2 simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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