RoutingBox Mobile vs Octopus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoutingBox Mobile
This app facilitates seamless communication between dispatchers and drivers for transportation companies. It leverages technology to provide a convenient and reliable alternative to paper-based systems.
- Dispatcher-driver communication
- Paperless operations
- Reliable communication
- Convenient technology integration
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The redesigned RoutingBox Mobile is now available on iOS! With RoutingBox Mobile, transportation companies can ensure convenient and reliable communication between dispatchers and drivers with all the benefits of technology and no hassles of paper!
Octopus
Manage your driver account, track earnings, and cash out directly to your bank or debit card. Update your profile, check points, and set your account to away mode for breaks. This app simplifies managing your driver income on the go.
- Cash out earnings
- Track payment progress
- Update contact information
- Biometric login
- Manage driver profile
- Set account to away mode
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The Octopus Driver App is a quick and easy way for Octopus drivers to access their account and cash out earnings, track progress towards their next payments, update contact information, and more. It’s the mobile application version of the existing driver web dashboard, plus a few exciting new features! Key Features: Login with Face ID or Fingerprint Change your contact information (email, phone number) Check your points on the go Cash out earnings to a debit card, bank account, or e-gift card Set account to "away" mode for vacations and breaks Update the Driver Profile shown to riders Testimonials from Octopus Drivers: “It’s simple, easy to use, not confusing, and convenient – I’m a fan!” “App download was fast, and setup was very smooth and quick!” “It was smooth and I love using Face ID.” “Biometric sign-in is an amazing feature that allows easier and quicker login than the web dashboard.” Download Today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus at 78% against RoutingBox Mobile's 28%. Octopus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (22K vs 129). RoutingBox Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Octopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus has 22K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of RoutingBox Mobile's written reviews are positive against 78% of Octopus's.
RoutingBox Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, Octopus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoutingBox Mobile | Octopus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (129 ratings) | 5.0 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 77.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buffalo Intelligent Technology Systems, LLC | Octopus Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
RoutingBox Mobile
Octopus
User reviews
RoutingBox Mobile
From 129 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use for drivers
- 👍 Makes things easier for drivers
- 👍 User friendly for drivers
- 👍 Critical tool for managing scheduling and billing
- 👍 Useful for reducing labor hours, fuel consumption, and optimizing resources
Room to improve
- 👎 Does not work on iPhones
- 👎 App is slow on iOS
- 👎 App freezes frequently
- 👎 App doesn't load
- 👎 Poor customer service
Octopus
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good money opportunity
- 🎉 Entertaining for passengers
- 🤑 Earn extra cash
- 👏 Great company
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Takes too long to accumulate points
- 💳 Delayed payouts
- 🔒 Account locking issues
Bugs and requests
RoutingBox Mobile
Reported bugs
21 issues- App stuck on loading screen
- App won't load
- App freezes
- App doesn't work on iPhones
- App crashes
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- iOS sign in problems
- No way to get notifications
- App must be open at all times
- Low to refresh
- Can't change which navigation system to use
- App never works
- App freezing on iPhones
- App not allowing drivers in
- App doesn't log in
- App buffers
- App freezes too much
- App not too iOS friendly
- App always has to be removed and reinstalled
- App glitches
- No sounds to know when you get a new trip
- iOS sign in cycles and erases driver number
Requested features
3 requests- Push notifications on lock screen and banners
- Ability to dispatch from the app
- Sound notifications for new trips
Octopus
Reported bugs
2 issues- GPS not tracking rides properly
- Face ID issues causing account lockouts
Requested features
3 requests- More games and entertainment options
- Ability to control tablet remotely
- Improved GPS tracking
In-app purchases
RoutingBox Mobile
No in-app purchases
Octopus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RoutingBox Mobile free?
Is Octopus free?
Which has better reviews, RoutingBox Mobile or Octopus?
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