Comparison

McLeod 2012 vs Transflo HOS

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

Head to head
About

McLeod 2012

Access live data from your transportation management software on the go. This mobile tool helps companies improve customer service, operating ratios, and driver retention through automation. Requires a server-side component purchase.

Highlights
  • Live data access
  • Improve customer service
  • Enhance operating ratios
  • Driver retention tools
  • Automation for efficiency
  • Portable use
Features
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Transportation companies that work with McLeod Software find the best ways to improve customer service levels, improve their operating ratios, attract and retain the best drivers, and drive automation to destroy inefficiency. The McLeod 2012® iPhone application is an easy and portable way to access and use live data from your McLeod LoadMaster or PowerBroker™ application software. Use of the McLeod SmartPhone application requires the purchase of a McLeod SmartPhone server side component. Please contact your McLeod Software sales person at 877-362-5363 for more information. This version is configured to work with LoadMaster and PowerBroker version 12.2 and later. If you're on a previous version, please see our McLeod 2010 app. McLeod will be adding more functionality in future releases of this application.

About

Transflo HOS

Manage your hours of service (HOS) and electronic logs from your mobile device. Track duty status, review logs with detailed reports, and access Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR). Supports various HOS rules and exemptions for efficient compliance.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Electronic logbook management
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting
  • Email logs to law enforcement
  • Support for various HOS rules and exemptions
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Track and access hours of service (HOS), electronic logs, duty status features and more from your mobile device or tablet. Hours of Service (HOS) Easily manage, view and track on duty, driving, off duty and sleeper-berth duty statuses. Know exactly how much drive time you have left with the easy to read timer display and status alerts. E-Logs Verify and review your time spent in the respective duty statuses and access logs for different days. E-logs include: graphs and reports with dates and times, total distance driven per day, duration spent in each status, and location (city, state/province) Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Quickly access a list of defects, add comments, review previous inspections, and certify repairs. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Access IFTA reporting mileage information through the Transflo Telematics web portal. Send Logs Email your logs right from your mobile or in-cab device to law enforcement officers and three additional email addresses. Supported Cycles Supports 21 U.S. and Canadian Hours of Service rules (both property- and passenger carrying), short-haul, oilfield exemptions, as well as intrastate rules for Florida, California, and Texas. Transflo T7 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) The T7 ELD plugs into the vehicle’s diagnostic port with a connector harness and automatically sends data to the servers through the device’s own cellular connectivity. From there it is sent to the Transflo HOS app to provide the most up-to-date logbook information. Transflo Telematics Web Portal The portal allows you to access 6 months of logs plus international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) reporting information. To log in, visit https://my.transfloeld.com and enter the credentials you created during the registration process. Benefits · Automatic duty status changes · Violation alerts · Alerts for drivers not logged in · Co-Driver support · Personal conveyance · Yard Move · Oil Transport and Service Exemptions · Minimize violations · Improve driver safety and efficiency · Deliver real-time access to information · Ability to pull electronic logs offline · Constant recording whether you have a cellular connection or not · Show and email up-to-date logbook information to law enforcement/DOT · Improve your CSA safety ratings by managing the factors that drive your HOS BASIC score Important Notes This app requires a Transflo T7 electronic logging device, registration of the device and a monthly service plan as well as acceptance of the Transflo Mobile+ End User License Agreement provided by Pegasus TransTech, LLC and the Geotab End User Agreement provided by Geotab, Inc. The end user license agreements can be found at: https://svc.transflomobile.com/eula/tfmpeula.html and https://my.geotab.com/eula.html. We recommend keeping your mobile device or tablet plugged into a charger at all times for best results. Pegasus TransTech is an Authorized Geotab Reseller and has partnered with Geotab to meet the requirements of §395.15 of 49 CFR Part 395 under the conditions it will be used, as set forth in the Geotab Drive System Operation Guide. ©2017 Pegasus TransTech, LLC. All rights reserved. Transflo and the Transflo logo are trademarks of Pegasus TransTech, LLC. Other third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Geotab is a trademark of Geotab, Inc., registered in Canada, the United States, and other locations.

Screenshots

McLeod 20124 screens
Transflo HOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: McLeod 2012 at 5.0 against Transflo HOS's 2.3. McLeod 2012 also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Transflo HOS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). 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

McLeod 2012 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transflo HOS has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McLeod 2012 ships an update every 2 months, Transflo HOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
McLeod 2012 versus Transflo HOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcLeod 2012Transflo HOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcLeod SoftwarePEGASUS TRANSTECH CORPORATION

Customer experience

McLeod 2012

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Transflo HOS

All ratings26 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

In-app purchases

None

McLeod 2012

No in-app purchases

None

Transflo HOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McLeod 2012 free?
McLeod 2012 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transflo HOS free?
Transflo HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McLeod 2012 or Transflo HOS?
McLeod 2012 is rated higher. McLeod 2012 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Transflo HOS averages 2.3 from 26 ratings.
Do McLeod 2012 or Transflo HOS have ads?
Neither McLeod 2012 nor Transflo HOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, McLeod 2012 or Transflo HOS?
McLeod 2012 ships an update every 2 months, and Transflo HOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, McLeod 2012 was updated on September 13, 2026 and Transflo HOS on July 18, 2026.

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