Comparison

Drivers Daily Log vs Motive Driver

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

Head to head
About

Drivers Daily Log

This app offers a digital alternative to paper logbooks for commercial drivers. It allows for the creation, signing, and sharing of Records of Duty Status (RODS). While not a certified ELD, it's suitable for exempt carriers.

Highlights
  • Digital logbook replacement
  • Create Records of Duty Status (RODS)
  • Sign and email logs
  • Print logs
  • Track page count
  • In-app page purchases
Features
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Drivers Daily Log is a replacement for the paper logbook used by some commercial drivers. Drivers Daily Log is not an ELD as required by current FMCSA law but may be used by certain EXEMPT carriers such as RV Transport Drivers and others. Drivers Daily Log is an e-log mobile app that can be used to create RODS (Records of Duty Status), which can then be signed, emailed and/or printed. Downloading the Drivers Daily Log app is free but after your first 30 pages, you will need to purchase more. Additional pages only cost a few cents each and can be purchased within the app. You can see your current page count and purchase more on the setting screen. To comply with the law, you will still have to produce paper copies of your logs when requested by law enforcement. This will require that you keep a working printer with you while you are driving. A list of iPhone/iPad compatible printers can be found at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311

About

Motive Driver

This app helps commercial drivers comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations using an electronic logging device (ELD). It also facilitates driver safety, dispatch management, vehicle inspections, and document uploads. Receive proactive alerts for HOS violations and communicate with fleet managers.

Highlights
  • Electronic Hours of Service (HOS) logging
  • FMCSA compliance
  • Proactive HOS violation alerts
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • GPS tracking and dispatch updates
  • Driver safety performance review
  • Document and photo uploads
Features
Currently charting
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ELD COMPLIANCE The Motive Driver App makes recording Hours of Service (HOS) on your iPhone or iPad fast and easy. It complies with the FMCSA regulations, including Part 395. When used with the Motive Vehicle Gateway device, the app helps fleets and individual commercial drivers meet their obligations outlined under the ELD mandate. Supports current Canadian Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Connect the Motive Driver App to the Motive Vehicle Gateway via Bluetooth to stay compliant through an electronic logging device (ELD). Proactively alerts you when you’re running out of driving time to avoid Hours of Service (HOS) violations. Displays total hours worked for the week and your available Hours of Service for any given day and the following day. Can be switched to Inspection Mode to show ELD logs to an officer during a roadside inspection without compromising the driver’s privacy. TRACKING & TELEMATICS When dispatched, GPS location data is shared to the Motive Fleet Dashboard to update dispatchers and fleet managers on stops and arrivals. DRIVER SAFETY Review Motive Dashcam videos and safety events to understand driving performance. See your DRIVE risk score, a benchmark against Motive’s entire network of vehicles. DISPATCH & WORKFLOW Confirm and receive assigned dispatches. View important load details and manage tasks for active deliveries. Review past dispatches. Message your fleet manager or dispatcher directly through the Motive Driver App. Upload important documents, like bills of lading or accident photos. MAINTENANCE Complete pre-trip and post-trip driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) so you can report and keep track of any defects. SUSTAINABILITY Upload fuel receipts to generate fuel reports in the Motive Fleet Dashboard. GET SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Call or email our friendly 24/7 support team with any questions. OVERVIEW The Motive Driver App is compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS 10.0 or higher. Motive Driver App is brought to you by Motive. It’s used by drivers and vehicle operators across many industries including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture, passenger transit, and delivery. For more information about the Motive Driver App and the FMCSA-registered Motive ELD, visit gomotive.com.

Screenshots

Drivers Daily Log4 screens
Motive Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

Drivers Daily Log and Motive Driver both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Drivers Daily Log's written reviews are positive against 28% of Motive Driver's. Drivers Daily Log also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Motive Driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Drivers Daily Log sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Motive Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Drivers Daily Log against 4.4 for Motive Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motive Driver has 12K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Drivers Daily Log's written reviews are positive against 28% of Motive Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drivers Daily Log ships an update every 6 weeks, Motive Driver every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Drivers Daily Log versus Motive Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrivers Daily LogMotive Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (601 ratings) — better4.4 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better28.5% of reviews
Number of ratings60112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#203 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB393 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicroAntics IncMotive Technologies Inc

Customer experience

Drivers Daily Log

All ratings593 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative17.9%

Motive Driver

All ratings11,600 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative61.3%

User reviews

Drivers Daily Log

From 601 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 📝 Helpful for logging
  • 🚚 Great for truckers
  • ⏱️ Time-saving
  • 🔍 Useful for DOT inspections

Room to improve

  • 🛒 Unable to purchase additional pages
  • 🕰️ Outdated with new HOS rules
  • 🔧 Difficult to make changes/corrections
  • 🤖 Not very user-friendly
  • 🚫 App no longer supported

Motive Driver

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient logging
  • 📈 Helpful for compliance
  • 💻 Reliable on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚧 Inaccurate speed detection
  • 🔍 Lack of visibility on logs sent
  • 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for Canadian drivers

Bugs and requests

Drivers Daily Log

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Logs disappearing/unable to access
  • Purchase issues, unable to buy more pages
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices/OS
  • Graphing/status change issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update app with latest HOS rules
  • Add cloud backup/export options
  • Improve log editing functionality
  • Implement device rotation support
  • Provide better customer support

Motive Driver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect drive time logging
  • Unreliable Bluetooth connection
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to see logs sent/unsent
  • Automatic location logging
  • Customizable inspection checklists
  • Dark mode for night driving
  • Improved HOS management for Canada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drivers Daily Log

One-time2
  • Buy 30 Pages$1.99
  • Buy 365 Pages$19.99
None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drivers Daily Log free?
Drivers Daily Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drivers Daily Log or Motive Driver?
Drivers Daily Log is rated higher. Drivers Daily Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Motive Driver averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.
Do Drivers Daily Log or Motive Driver have ads?
Neither Drivers Daily Log nor Motive Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drivers Daily Log or Motive Driver?
Drivers Daily Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and Motive Driver every 8 days. Most recently, Drivers Daily Log was updated on July 18, 2026 and Motive Driver on September 24, 2026.

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