Comparison

PickUpDropOff.eu vs TachoPlus

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

Head to head
About

PickUpDropOff.eu

Features
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PickUp DropOff is a professional navigation and information app designed specifically for truck drivers operating in container terminals across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The app provides clear, practical guidance for each terminal, including access routes, driving directions, on-site traffic rules, and step-by-step procedures for entering and moving within the terminal area. Drivers can quickly check how to reach the terminal, where to report, which lanes to use, and how to move safely and efficiently inside complex terminal infrastructure. PickUp DropOff is built for real-world use on the road β€” simple, fast, and focused on the exact information drivers need to avoid confusion, delays, and unnecessary stress at container terminals.

About

TachoPlus

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TachoPlus is a digital tachograph assistant for professional truck drivers across Europe. Built on real EU regulations β€” not guesswork. WHAT TACHOPLUS DOES β€’ Real-time timers β€” Drive, Rest, Break, Availability. Always know your current status. β€’ Tachograph connection (Bluetooth) β€” real-time data straight from your DTCO 4.1 or Stoneridge SE5000: current activity, drive time remaining, time until shift end, driving today and this week. Tachograph data automatically corrects TachoPlus's own calculations. β€’ Truck parking β€” map of free and paid parking spots across Europe with filters (shower, security, fuel). β€’ Friends & colleagues β€” see each other's status, find nearby drivers, chat. β€’ EU Reg. 561/2006 β€” 4.5h drive limit, daily 9/10h, weekly 56h, fortnightly 90h. Alerts before you exceed any limit. β€’ Weekly journal β€” view, add or edit sessions for any day. Full week overview in one screen. β€’ PDF reports β€” auto-generated with driver name, company, vehicle number and license. Share with your dispatcher instantly. β€’ GPS country detection β€” automatic, under 150m accuracy, double confirmation at border crossings. β€’ Cabotage tracker β€” max 3 operations per 7 days per EU Reg. 1072/2009. Clear counter always visible. β€’ Split rest β€” Art. 8(1): 3+9 hours instead of 11h continuous. Supported and tracked. β€’ Crew mode β€” two drivers, one truck. Independent timers, 45-min POA rule, 9h rest in 30h window per Art. 8(5). β€’ Ferry / Train β€” break exception per Art. 9 Reg. 561/2006. β€’ Article 12 β€” emergency exception button when you need to reach a safe place legally. β€’ Night work warnings β€” alerts when working 00:00–04:00 per Directive 2002/15/EC. β€’ "I'm home" β€” one tap records your return home and starts the 144h weekly rest countdown. β€’ Document photos β€” photograph tachograph printouts, CMR, delivery notes. GPS coordinates and timestamp saved automatically. β€’ Driver profile β€” name, company, vehicle, license number β€” auto-filled in every PDF report. β€’ Smart notifications β€” break reminder and daily limit warning in background. REGULATIONS COVERED β€’ EU Reg. 561/2006 β€” driving and rest time β€’ Directive 2002/15/EC β€” driver working time, night work β€’ EU Reg. 1072/2009 β€” cabotage operations LANGUAGES Ukrainian Β· English Β· Deutsch Β· Polski Β· Русский 100% offline. No account required. Data stored on your device only. TachoPlus does not replace the legally required tachograph device (EU Reg. 165/2014). It is a planning and self-monitoring tool for professional drivers.

Screenshots

PickUpDropOff.eu3 screens
TachoPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PickUpDropOff.eu at none against TachoPlus's shown. TachoPlus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PickUpDropOff.eu ships an update every 4 months, TachoPlus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PickUpDropOff.eu versus TachoPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickUpDropOff.euTachoPlus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFastTip Sp. z o.o.Dmytro Bezrukov

In-app purchases

None

PickUpDropOff.eu

No in-app purchases

None

TachoPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PickUpDropOff.eu free?
PickUpDropOff.eu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TachoPlus free?
TachoPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PickUpDropOff.eu or TachoPlus have ads?
TachoPlus shows ads; PickUpDropOff.eu does not.
Which is updated more often, PickUpDropOff.eu or TachoPlus?
PickUpDropOff.eu ships an update every 4 months, and TachoPlus every 3 days. Most recently, PickUpDropOff.eu was updated on October 6, 2026 and TachoPlus on October 7, 2026.

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