Comparison

Motive Driver vs DCS 360

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

DCS 360

Monitor and visualize your Downhole Chemical Solutions jobs in real-time. Track chemical levels, pressure, and other critical data directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time job tracking
  • Chemical level monitoring
  • Pressure visualization
  • Data at your fingertips
  • Job progress visualization
Features
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DCS 360 will help you track and visualize all your ongoing Downhole Chemical Solutions Jobs; chemical levels, pressure, and more right at your fingertips!

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
DCS 3603 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DCS 360 at 5.0 against Motive Driver's 4.4. DCS 360 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Motive Driver's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DCS 360 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Motive Driver versus DCS 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverDCS 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncDownhole Chemical Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Motive Driver

All ratings11,642 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative63.2%

DCS 360

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DCS 360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

None

DCS 360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCS 360 free?
DCS 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motive Driver or DCS 360?
DCS 360 is rated higher. Motive Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DCS 360 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Motive Driver or DCS 360 have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor DCS 360 shows ads.

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