Comparison

Motive Driver vs Turvo Driver

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
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.

About

Turvo Driver

This app connects drivers to a freight network, eliminating check calls by sharing real-time location. It provides instant access to freight details, reduces paperwork with digital BOLs and e-signatures, and facilitates communication through an in-app messenger. Users maintain control with adjustable privacy settings for location tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time truck location sharing
  • Access to freight details
  • Digital BOL capture and e-signature
  • In-app messenger for communication
  • Adjustable privacy settings
Features
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*** This app requires a Turvo account. Contact drivers@turvo.com to join the waitlist. *** Turvo Driver gives drivers access to the trusted Turvo freight network. - NO MORE CHECK CALLS. With Turvo Driver, just hit start and drive to share real-time truck location. - SEE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE. The latest freight details are always at your fingertips. - LESS PAPERWORK. Snap a picture of the BOL, e-sign, and share it instantly from the app. - GOODBYE PHONE TAG. With Turvo Messenger, it's easy to keep everyone up-to-date without distracting phone calls. - YOU'RE IN CONTROL. Privacy settings allow you to snooze location tracking at any time. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
Turvo Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Turvo Driver at 4.8 against Motive Driver's 4.4. Turvo Driver also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 28%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Motive Driver's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Turvo Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Motive Driver's written reviews are positive against 49% of Turvo Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, Turvo Driver monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Motive Driver versus Turvo Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverTurvo Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews48.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncTurvo Inc

Customer experience

Motive Driver

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

Turvo Driver

All ratings14,467 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative48.8%

User reviews

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

Turvo Driver

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Provides real-time tracking
  • 👍 Good customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔒 Privacy and data security concerns
  • 👎 Unreliable performance

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

Turvo Driver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Inaccurate delivery status updates

Requested features

2 requests
  • PDF upload option for delivery documents
  • Broker tracking functionality

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Turvo Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turvo Driver free?
Turvo Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motive Driver or Turvo Driver?
Turvo Driver is rated higher. Motive Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Turvo Driver averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Motive Driver or Turvo Driver have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor Turvo Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motive Driver or Turvo Driver?
Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, and Turvo Driver monthly. Most recently, Motive Driver was updated on September 24, 2026 and Turvo Driver on September 24, 2026.

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