Comparison

ExpressNS+ vs DataSense Mobile

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

Head to head
About

ExpressNS+

This app streamlines intermodal facility procedures for drivers, offering features like pre-gate information submission, location visuals, and electronic receipt access. It aims to reduce gate times and improve overall terminal efficiency with a modern user interface and advanced integrations.

Highlights
  • Submit Pre-Gate Information
  • Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations
  • Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID
  • Electronic J1 Receipts
  • Submit Bad Order Information
  • Report equipment damages using camera
  • QR Code Scanning for Reduced Gate Time
Features
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ExpressNS+™ is the next generation mobile application created by Norfolk Southern to make the Ingate, Outgate, On-Terminal, and Pre-Gate procedures to our intermodal facilities easier for Intermodal Drivers. The legacy app has been migrated to a new more advanced platform with updates to the application’s user interface, improved user experience, as well as more modern and forward-looking features & integrations. Intermodal Drivers can perform the following functions using ExpressNS+™: * Submit Pre-Gate Information * Obtain Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations * Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID * Receive Electronic J1 Receipts * Submit Bad Order Information * Search Intermodal Equipment * Report equipment damages using camera Some immediate benefits you can expect from using ExpressNS+™ include: * Reduced Gate Time via QR Code Scanning * Streamlined Terminal Activity * Mobile Mission Management * Electronic J1 Receipts * Billing Errors and Availability Notifications * Visual Parking and Pick up Information * Unit Lookup by Reservation Number * Dispatcher Pre-Gate Entry via Web App For more information on ExpressNS+™, visit us at: www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/shipping-options/intermodal/express-ns.html

About

DataSense Mobile

This app allows drivers to submit essential documents for their company's compliance needs. It facilitates the secure transfer of licenses, medical cards, and other certifications. Managers receive status updates on submitted documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Highlights
  • Mobile document submission
  • Driver qualification file management
  • Document accuracy inspection
  • Status notifications
  • Secure document transfer
Features
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The J. J. Keller DataSense app is used by drivers associated with clients of J. J. Keller® Managed Services for mobile submission of required documents, such as driver’s licenses, medical cards, motor vehicle reports, driver releases, road test certifications and more. These documents are part of a compliant driver qualification (DQ) file. Drivers and employees can submit documents directly to J. J. Keller through this app on behalf of their company. Drivers, employees and their location managers will receive notifications of the status of these documents. J. J. Keller inspects all submitted documents to ensure they are accurate and complete. Often, DQ files include outdated documents that can place a client at risk, which is why J. J. Keller places priority on the actual review of all documents submitted.

Screenshots

ExpressNS+4 screens
DataSense Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExpressNS+ at 1.8 against DataSense Mobile's 1.5. ExpressNS+ also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

ExpressNS+ holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExpressNS+ has 60 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpressNS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, DataSense Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ExpressNS+ versus DataSense Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpressNS+DataSense Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (60 ratings) — better1.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorfolk Southern CorporationJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Customer experience

ExpressNS+

All ratings60 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative81.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative96.7%

DataSense Mobile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ExpressNS+

No in-app purchases

None

DataSense Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExpressNS+ free?
ExpressNS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataSense Mobile free?
DataSense Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ExpressNS+ or DataSense Mobile?
ExpressNS+ is rated higher. ExpressNS+ averages 1.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while DataSense Mobile averages 1.5 from 8 ratings.
Do ExpressNS+ or DataSense Mobile have ads?
Neither ExpressNS+ nor DataSense Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpressNS+ or DataSense Mobile?
ExpressNS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and DataSense Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, ExpressNS+ was updated on October 7, 2026 and DataSense Mobile on October 10, 2026.

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