Comparison

Motive Driver vs Driverslog Pro 2

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

Driverslog Pro 2

This app automatically records and categorizes your trips for tax or project accounting. It offers GPS-based tracking, expense management, and customizable reports. Supports multiple vehicles and data backups.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip recording
  • GPS-based route tracking
  • Expense management
  • Multiple vehicle support
  • Customizable reports
  • Cloud and email backup
Features
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Driverslog Pro 2 is the powerful, versatile and modern driver logbook for iOS. Whether for tax reasons or for project-related accounting - Driverslog Pro 2 offers extensive possibilities to record and categorize trips and to create different types of reports. Features: - Automatic trip recording - GPS-based route recording - Filling Station Integration (germany only) - Start navigation to locations from within the app - Expense management - Management of multiple vehicles - Average consumption - Filter function and "tags" for trips and expenses - Reports in compliance with many tax authorities - Project-related reports for trips and expenses - Print and process directly from the app - iCloud and e-mail backup - Support for multiple units of measurement and currencies - and much more. Driverslog Pro 2 is free for private and volunteer use. For business use a business license is required which can be purchased for a monthly or annual fee. This fee guarantees the continuous maintenance, development and support. Regardless of this, your data can of course be viewed and exported at any time. Further information can be found in the license settings and license terms in the app. --- NOTE: Continuous use of the GPS receiver will shorten the battery life. Therefore we recommend connecting the iPhone to a charging cable while driving. Privacy policy: https://www.driverslogpro.de/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.driverslogpro.de/disclaimer/ The price may vary depending on your location and will be charged to your iTunes account. The subscription is automatically renewed if not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease device battery life.

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
Driverslog Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Driverslog Pro 2 at 81% against Motive Driver's 28%. Driverslog Pro 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). Motive Driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Driverslog Pro 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Motive Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Driverslog Pro 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motive Driver has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Motive Driver's written reviews are positive against 81% of Driverslog Pro 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, Driverslog Pro 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Motive Driver versus Driverslog Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverDriverslog Pro 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncFlorian Liefers

Customer experience

Motive Driver

All ratings11,642 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative62.3%

Driverslog Pro 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

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

Driverslog Pro 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Driverslog Pro 2

Subscriptions2
  • Business-Lizenz$1.991 Month
  • Business-Lizenz$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driverslog Pro 2 free?
Driverslog Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Motive Driver or Driverslog Pro 2?
Driverslog Pro 2 is rated higher. Motive Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Driverslog Pro 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Motive Driver or Driverslog Pro 2 have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor Driverslog Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motive Driver or Driverslog Pro 2?
Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, and Driverslog Pro 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Motive Driver was updated on October 17, 2026 and Driverslog Pro 2 on October 15, 2026.

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