Comparison

Motive Driver vs SmartTrack (Mobile)

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

SmartTrack (Mobile)

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SmartTrack is the Field & Project Management app for SmartTrack by Phillips. This app is used by crews in the field to record production, timecards, and more.

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
SmartTrack (Mobile)3 screens

Verdict

The call

Motive Driver and SmartTrack (Mobile) are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, SmartTrack (Mobile) every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Motive Driver versus SmartTrack (Mobile): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverSmartTrack (Mobile)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncPhillips Infrastructure Holdings Incorporated

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

SmartTrack (Mobile)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

None

SmartTrack (Mobile)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartTrack (Mobile) free?
SmartTrack (Mobile) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motive Driver or SmartTrack (Mobile) have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor SmartTrack (Mobile) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motive Driver or SmartTrack (Mobile)?
Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, and SmartTrack (Mobile) every 11 days. Most recently, Motive Driver was updated on September 27, 2026 and SmartTrack (Mobile) on June 4, 2026.

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