Comparison

Traccar Client vs Diggy Telematics

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

Head to head
About

Traccar Client

This app transforms your mobile device into a GPS tracker, reporting your location to a server at set intervals. It can connect to a free demo server or your own hosted Traccar server. Use it to monitor your device's position on a map.

Highlights
  • Use mobile device as GPS tracker
  • Report location to server
  • Configurable time intervals
  • Connect to demo or self-hosted server
  • Supports 80+ protocols (with Traccar Server)
Features
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Traccar Client is a GPS tracking app for iOS. It runs in the background and sends location updates to your own server using the open-source Traccar platform. • Real-time Tracking: See your device's location on your private server in real time. • Open-Source: 100% free and open-source, with no ads or tracking. • Customizable: Configure update intervals, accuracy, and data usage to fit your needs. • Privacy First: Your location data is sent only to your chosen server, never to third parties. • Easy Integration: Works with the Traccar server and many third-party GPS tracking platforms. Just enter your server address, grant location permissions, and the app automatically sends periodic location reports in the background. Don't have a server yet? Try the free live demo or set up your own for free at traccar.org.

About

Diggy Telematics

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Diggy is a comprehensive operations platform that helps teams run day-to-day work more efficiently—from visibility and accountability to performance and compliance. Diggy.app Telematics is the dedicated telematics mobile app linked to your Diggy workspace. It connects vehicle and trip activity to Diggy so managers and operators can monitor fleets, review journeys, and act on insights in one connected operations system. What you can do with Diggy.app Telematics • Live vehicle tracking ▪ See vehicle locations on a map and monitor status as it changes
 • Trip history & timelines ▪ Review completed trips, routes, stops, and driving patterns
 • Driver safety insights ▪ Identify risky behaviour (e.g., speeding, harsh driving) and support safer habits
 • Geofences & smart alerts ▪ Get notified when vehicles enter/exit key areas, move after-hours, or trigger exceptions
 • Operational efficiency ▪ Spot excessive idling, optimise routes, and reduce unnecessary kilometres
 • Maintenance readiness ▪ Track usage and schedule service reminders to help prevent downtime
 • Reports that are easy to share ▪ Generate clear summaries for managers, operators, and compliance needs Built for operations teams • Fleet owners and managers
 • Logistics, delivery, and field-service teams
 • Businesses that need proof of visits, trip visibility, and driver accountability Privacy & permissions Diggy.app Telematics may request location access to enable tracking and trip logging. If you allow background location, it can continue to capture trips and fleet activity even when the app is not open (depending on your settings and configuration). You can control permissions at any time in your device settings.

Screenshots

Traccar Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Traccar Client at 3 against Diggy Telematics's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Traccar Client versus Diggy Telematics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraccar ClientDiggy Telematics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (195 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings195 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton TananaevDiggy Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Traccar Client

No in-app purchases

None

Diggy Telematics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traccar Client free?
Traccar Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diggy Telematics free?
Diggy Telematics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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