Comparison

AxisTMS vs Panda ELD

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

Head to head
About

AxisTMS

This app facilitates communication and workflow for truck drivers, integrating with a professional dispatch system. Drivers can manage orders, scan and upload documents, track shipments, and send requests to their dispatchers. It requires a subscription to the Axis TMS Pro service.

Highlights
  • Order management
  • Document scanning and upload
  • Real-time shipment tracking
  • Driver-dispatcher messaging
  • Status updates
  • Request management
Features
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Axis TMS Driver App is designed to work hand in hand with the Axis TMS Pro on-going shipments, requests, document uploads and much more. Your Trucking Company must be subscribed to Axis TMS Pro to use this app. Drivers have the capability to receive message notifications and respond to carrier dispatch personnel. When on duty, your device will be tracked and provide shipment location updates to your Trucking Company. Axis TMS Pro version allows you to a selection of features: • Order Management o See order offers o See assigned orders o Check in/out from stops o Add POD on deliveries • Scan Documents o Enhanced Quality Scan o All scans are auto uploaded to Carrier dashboard (if you work for a carrier) o Auto or Manual Crop o Add More Pages - Scan Multiple Documents at once o Send as Fax option o Auto order detection (Bill of Lading, Receipt, Scale Ticket, Other) • Tracking o Tracking Notifications sent to Carrier dashboard. o Auto sends on interval tracking updates o Add Order ID o Add Truck ID o Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. o This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. o Continued use of GPS running in the background may increase data usage costs. Axis TMS is not responsible for any increase of data usage fees. • Messaging & Alerts o Send and Receive messages from Carrier. o Receive Carrier Alerts • Update Status o Off Duty o Available / On Duty • Make Requests o Cash advance requests o Truck broke down need assistance o Fuel advance requests o Pick up number requests o Delivery number requests o Maintenance requests, create ticket and schedule maintenance o Time off requests

About

Panda ELD

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Truck drivers can now effortlessly manage their HOS electronic logs on iPhones and iPads with Panda ELD, an FMCSA-approved and registered electronic logbook. Trusted by drivers across various fleet sizes, Panda ELD combines enhanced functionality with practical features. The installation process is quick and straightforward, and if you need help, our experienced support team is always available to assist. With its intuitive design, Panda ELD makes daily use easy and efficient. The app tracks real-time location, speed, and distance traveled, helping you optimize the safety, efficiency, and performance of your entire fleet. Plus, with built-in alerts for potential violations, Panda ELD helps drivers, safety personnel, and dispatchers avoid costly HOS infractions.

Screenshots

AxisTMS4 screens
Panda ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panda ELD at every 3 weeks against AxisTMS's every 5 months. AxisTMS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxisTMS ships an update every 5 months, Panda ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AxisTMS versus Panda ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxisTMSPanda ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (169 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings169 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicholas NaderPanda ELD

In-app purchases

None

AxisTMS

No in-app purchases

None

Panda ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxisTMS free?
AxisTMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panda ELD free?
Panda ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxisTMS or Panda ELD have ads?
Neither AxisTMS nor Panda ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxisTMS or Panda ELD?
AxisTMS ships an update every 5 months, and Panda ELD every 3 weeks. Most recently, AxisTMS was updated on September 18, 2026 and Panda ELD on September 8, 2026.

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