Comparison

ECT vs TachoData

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

Head to head
About

ECT

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Stay one step ahead with Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam! The Port of Rotterdam is the beating heart of Europe's logistics and you are right in the middle of it. Whether you are a truck driver on the terminals or a planner tracking the status of your cargo: the redesigned ECT app is specifically developed for the parties coming together at Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam. What the app does for you: - Truck drivers always have their route plan in the app and gain digital access to interchanges. - Shipping companies, logistics service providers, and forwarders can see real-time container, object and terminal information which is needed to make quick decisions. - Smart notifications keep you updated on the status of your visit or the terminals, even while you’re on the move. Everything you need for an optimal overview to easily import or export containers, all bundled in one app.

About

TachoData

Features
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TachoData – Professional tachograph data management for drivers and fleet managers. NEW EU REGULATION 2026 From July 1, 2026, vehicles over 2.5 tonnes must also be equipped with a tachograph for international transport (EU 2020/1054). TachoData helps you prepare and stay compliant from day one. DOWNLOAD DRIVER CARD DATA Three ways to read your driver card – choose what works best for you: β€’ Wireless BLE download from Gen 2.2 Smart tachographs (VDO DTCO 4.1/4.1a, Stoneridge SE5000-8.1) – even while driving β€’ USB smart card reader (OTG) – under 30 seconds β€’ Front download device (TachoMI / AETRControl adapter) – under 50 seconds, while driving INFRINGEMENT DETECTION Automatic compliance check based on: β€’ EU Regulation 561/2006 β€’ AETR (international) β€’ TCA (EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement) Checks daily/weekly driving time, rest periods, continuous driving, breaks, and missing records. ATTENDANCE SHEET Generate monthly attendance sheets from tachograph data. Professional PDF export – ready for your employer or authorities. EVENT TIMELINE 56-day graphical overview of all driving activities – driving, work, rest, availability. Tap any day for details, zoom in on events, view GNSS coordinates. DEADLINE TRACKING Never miss a mandatory download deadline. TachoData monitors the 28-day rule and card expiry with visual warnings. NIGHT WORK CONTROL Night work monitoring according to Directive 2002/15/EC. Set night period, check duration, configure passenger transport type. ENCRYPTED EMAIL REPORTS Driver card file (.ddd) and analysis reports sent via encrypted email. Reports also viewable directly in the app. SUPPORTED TACHOGRAPHS β€’ Continental VDO DTCO 4.1 / 4.1a (Smart 2) β€’ Stoneridge SE5000-8.1 (Smart 2) β€’ All older tachographs via USB card reader REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Built on: EC 561/2006, Directive 2002/15/EC, EU 403/2016, EEC 3821/85, EU 165/2014, EU 2016/799, EU 2020/1054, AETR, TCA TachoData is developed by TachoMI.hu Kft., building on 15+ years of tachograph technology experience (formerly AETRControl, since 2010). Support: tachodata@tachomi.hu Website: https://tachodata.eu Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ECT4 screens
TachoData3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECT at none against TachoData's 2. TachoData's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TachoData sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECT ships an update every 4 weeks, TachoData every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ECT versus TachoData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECTTachoData
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEurope Container Terminals B.V.TachoMI.hu Kft.

In-app purchases

None

ECT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TachoData

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly subscription$11.993 Months

Questions

Is ECT free?
ECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TachoData free?
TachoData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ECT or TachoData have ads?
Neither ECT nor TachoData shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECT or TachoData?
ECT ships an update every 4 weeks, and TachoData every 9 days. Most recently, ECT was updated on September 17, 2026 and TachoData on October 30, 2026.

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