Comparison

SNAPtext by Snapcom vs Samsara Fleet

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

Head to head
About

SNAPtext by Snapcom

Send and receive SMS and MMS messages using dedicated business phone numbers. This application simplifies communication by integrating with your existing business phone service.

Highlights
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Send and receive MMS
  • Use SnapCom phone numbers
  • Business communication
  • Easy messaging interface
Features
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SNAPtext is the easiest way to send and receive SMS and MMS using your SnapCom phone numbers.

About

Samsara Fleet

Manage your fleet operations from anywhere with real-time tracking, diagnostics, and alerts. Improve driver productivity, streamline communication, and enhance safety with instant access to critical data and dash cam footage.

Highlights
  • Real-time asset tracking
  • Vehicle diagnostics and sensor data
  • Real-time operational alerts
  • Hours of Service visibility
  • Direct driver communication
  • Safety event review
  • HD dash cam footage access
Features
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Samsara Fleet is built for fleet managers on the move. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or on your way home, the Samsara Fleet mobile app helps you: - Track every asset. See real-time vehicle locations, diagnostics, and sensor data at your fingertips. - Stay on top of operations. Get real-time alerts and investigate incidents right in the app. - Keep your team productive. See Hours of Service at a glance and easily navigate to any driver. - Streamline driver communication. Call drivers in a single click, or send messages directly to the Samsara Driver App. - Improve safety in the moment. Review safety events, download HD dash cam footage, and easily share videos in the field. - Quickly respond to customers and instantly share live ETAs.

Screenshots

SNAPtext by Snapcom4 screens
Samsara Fleet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samsara Fleet at every 2 weeks against SNAPtext by Snapcom's every 11 months. Samsara Fleet also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). SNAPtext by Snapcom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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

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

SNAPtext by Snapcom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsara Fleet has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SNAPtext by Snapcom ships an update every 11 months, Samsara Fleet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SNAPtext by Snapcom versus Samsara Fleet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSNAPtext by SnapcomSamsara Fleet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings61.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnapcomSamsara Networks, Inc.

Customer experience

SNAPtext by Snapcom

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Samsara Fleet

All ratings1,151 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative16.9%

Bugs and requests

SNAPtext by Snapcom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Samsara Fleet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent map display and location tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Ability to download videos directly to device
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Customizable dashboard and reporting

In-app purchases

None

SNAPtext by Snapcom

No in-app purchases

None

Samsara Fleet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SNAPtext by Snapcom free?
SNAPtext by Snapcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samsara Fleet free?
Samsara Fleet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SNAPtext by Snapcom or Samsara Fleet?
SNAPtext by Snapcom is rated higher. SNAPtext by Snapcom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Samsara Fleet averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do SNAPtext by Snapcom or Samsara Fleet have ads?
Neither SNAPtext by Snapcom nor Samsara Fleet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SNAPtext by Snapcom or Samsara Fleet?
SNAPtext by Snapcom ships an update every 11 months, and Samsara Fleet every 2 weeks. Most recently, SNAPtext by Snapcom was updated on October 3, 2026 and Samsara Fleet on October 26, 2026.

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