Trans vs TruckSOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Trans
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The system is future proof and helps you optimise your transport workflow in order for you to do more work with less effort. This also makes it a full-fledged planning tool. Through integrations with forwarders, shipping companies and quays, all communication with drivers and subcontractors is automated via this app. All this can be followed anywhere and by all parties involved with the combination of the app and the TMS program. By using our system, your entire fleet is tracked at a glance. This saves you lost journeys and kilometers and you get more out of your personnel and equipment.
TruckSOS
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Truck broke down? TruckSOS connects you within minutes to available mechanics nearby. Post your breakdown, receive price offers and talk directly to the mechanic you choose. Free, no commissions, no in-app payments. HOW IT WORKS 1. Post a breakdown announcement: the problem, photos and, if you want, your truck's GPS position. 2. Mechanics within the chosen range get notified and apply with their price offer. 3. Accept the offer that fits and talk directly to the mechanic: private chat and phone call. FOR DRIVERS AND CARRIERS β’ Your announcement reaches nearby mechanics, on the map and in their feed β’ Compare price offers and choose yourself β’ Search mechanics by area and contact them directly, anytime β’ Your announcements and conversations, all in one place FOR MECHANICS AND MOBILE SERVICES β’ See open announcements in a feed and on a map, with a distance filter β’ Get notified for every new announcement in your range β’ Apply with your price and know right away when you're accepted β’ Public profile with services, company details and reviews from drivers MARKET β’ Classified listings for parts, tires, trucks and trailers β’ Buyerβseller contact directly through in-app chat β’ No commissions: transactions happen directly between users COMMUNITY AND SAFETY β’ Public discussion channel for the whole community β’ Your phone number is never public: only your conversation partner sees it β’ Report, block and active moderation β’ Available in English, Romanian and German, on your phone and on the web (trucksos.net) TruckSOS is free. There are no in-app payments and we take no commission. Questions or suggestions? Write to us at trucksos.support@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TruckSOS at every 3 days against Trans's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trans ships an update every 6 weeks, TruckSOS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trans | TruckSOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trans IT | DAVID EDUARD BREANA |
In-app purchases
Trans
No in-app purchases
TruckSOS
No in-app purchases









