TRUCE Reviews

There are no pros to this app. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

This app continuously connects to the beacons when you are near by one and had blocked my phone while I am sitting still in an office. Someone doesn't even have to be driving near by. It also blocks all notifications and clears them so you have no knowledge when you stop. I once had a fraudulent charge on a credit card that I learned of due to a notification on my phone. If I had truce on my phone at the time I wouldn't have learned about it in time and been out thousands of dollars. This app is for people who think they live in a perfect world. Fine block people from making calls while driving, nothing wrong with that. But that's where it should end. If it connects while stationary and locks the phone even once, it should be considered a failure.

The software does exactly what it is supposed to do! It blocks use of the phone while driving. Our business opted for the hardware trigger in addition to the application because of the increased accuracy and other reporting functions. It almost works too well. I say this because I was shocked at how often I reached for my phone instinctively while driving, only to be reminded by Cell Control that it is not safe. This application is changing our work culture for the better! I would highly recommend this.

It's hard for me to come up with Cons for this software. If I had to find one though, it would be the manual steps a user has to take to enable access to the phone for the application to work properly. There are sometimes 7-8 steps that has to happen for it to function. We had to write up detailed instructions for our employees in order to ensure that most could install the app properly.

I love that it blocks any access to email, texts, and the internet.

As with any technology, there are some issues with team members having units that need to have the batteries replaced, and will need to plug in their unit.

I like the concept, but unless you have a company phone with no other MDM software it is very hard to manage. Several steps also.

The steps to maintain, site usage etc. Assigning a trigger, then a user and then pushing the SMS and hoping they accept. It is too much.

The solution allows us to control how the drivers can or cannot interact with devices when in motion.

There really are not any major concerns with the solution

It works. It doesn't allow my drivers to do anything they shouldn't. Very effective.

Set up can be difficult and have found bugs for certain users. The issues have been quickly resolved by support.

It consistently blocks apps we do not want our drivers using while in motion

Sometimes it's frustrating trying to switch between navigation and music apps.

The ability to prevent text, and calls while the vehicle is in motion.

Before the recent update, it was a challenge to get the app and device paired.

The online dashboard is so easy to use and a great tool for tracking data. We used it to create funny mini games to track key indicators

The software requires an install into employees actual phone system rather than just through use of an app or other device

Does what it is designed to do. The fact that it only affects the users phone when in a company vehicle and not in other or personal vehicles. It is very effective in blocking texting and calling without hands free while driving.

There is a big difference between the IOS and Android version of the software. The Android version is easier on the client i feel.

They walked us through the implementation process. It seems to be working well.

Getting it actually implemented was more buggy than we expected.

This software blocks our phone use in our vehicles wonderfully.

Sometimes the reporting can be tricky to figure out. It'd be nice if we could dial into some reports a little better.

Ease of use and cost. Great customer service.

You have to install the program on each device. Would be nice to just block cell phone use without having to install app.

Very easy to use and a good value. Customer service was readily available and helpful.

We allow phone use and that we had to dial out using cell control.

The app works great for what it is designed for . It operates correctly and does as promised.

It some times takes too long to unlock once I am stopped. While using the GPS apps in my phone (more so when in landscape mode) the cell control will block the gps because it keeps refreshing the screen in landscape mode and prevents me from seeing my directions. Could cause an accident.

The ability to track location on employees.

It blocks more than just the phone it is assigned to block

Tracking capabilities, seeing the driver score

Lag time to get access to phone. Sometimes it’s 10 seconds other 30

Notifications - timely and informative. Easy to deploy.

Easy to disable. Maps do not indicate posted speeds.

blocking communication while i am driving keeps my mind on the road.

drains battery on phone and causes apps to be open constantly.

Functions and features work to limit distracted driving as advertised.

Passenger mode override is cumbersome for some users.

I like the safety aspects of the system when it works.

The app is intermittent and doesn't always block phone from use while driving.

I enjoy the software for my team. It is easy to install and use. I enjoy the safety mechanisms that are offered and the up to date emails to let me know if any of my guys turned their app off.

The app sometimes freezes up the phone and the drivers need to restart their phone.

Cellcontrol does exactly what you want it to do for your drivers... stop distracted driving.

The Cellcontrol unit adhesive can not stand up to the Arizona sun. We have to re-install them using a more robust adhesive.

It absolutely does what they say it does. It will stop all data from going to your phones. My drivers now can concentrate on driving and not being distracted. It is a piece of mind that I now have that we will not be pulled into a distracted driving incident.

They had an issue in the beginning with one of my guys phone. He contacted them and they did not stop fixing it until the matter was solved.

It is easy to use, and saves our company big on preventing accidents & improving driver safety, and not just with the cell phones. With the telemetry data we collect, we are able to enforce driving policies and get a very good idea of how individual drivers act behind the wheel. We are also curbing aggressive driving and speeding, thank to Cellcontrol.

There is occasional issues with tracking (telemetry) data, but it can be resolved by making sure drivers have the most up to date version of software, and have enabled all permission for the app. Some drivers complain of slightly shorter phone battery duration because Bluetooth is always on.