Comparison

Motive Driver vs EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5

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 manage Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, vehicle inspections, and dispatches. It integrates with a vehicle gateway for electronic logging and provides safety performance insights. Drivers can also communicate with fleet managers and upload important documents.

Highlights
  • Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking and alerts
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • GPS tracking and dispatch management
  • Driver safety performance review
  • Document and photo uploads
  • Direct messaging with fleet managers
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

EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5

Features
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Enter work order time, new work requests, record activities and statistics, sync back to Avantis.PRO when connected to a wireless network. Empowering maintenance workers with mobile solutions they need to review, enter and complete work in the field or on the plant floor. Our enterprise solution providing access to work requirements, complete activities, record readings, review safety and procedures while helping to limit downtime and increase productivity.

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.52 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5 at 10.0 against Motive Driver's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Motive Driver versus EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverEAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size415 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncAVEVA GROUP PLC

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

EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

None

EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5 free?
EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motive Driver or EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5 have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor EAM Mobile Maintenance V8.5 shows ads.

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