# FIRST InSite vs Shipper Rater

The clearest difference is rating: Shipper Rater at 5.0 against FIRST InSite's 2.6. Shipper Rater also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). FIRST InSite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shipper Rater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FIRST InSite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shipper Rater holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIRST InSite has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIRST InSite | Shipper Rater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-insite/id1028456646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipper-rater/id6448950572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Insurance Funding Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028442019) | [Andrew Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687089527) |

## What reviewers say

### FIRST InSite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-insite/id1028456646)

Manage your premium finance account on the go. Check account status, make payments, enroll in paperless billing, and update your contact information easily and for free.

**Highlights:** View account status, Make payments, Enroll in paperless billing, Retrieve account notices, Manage contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shipper Rater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipper-rater/id6448950572)

This app provides truckers with real-time insights into shipper experiences from other drivers. Make informed decisions about loads by accessing shared feedback and ratings. Avoid unexpected issues by knowing what to expect at different shipping locations.

**Highlights:** Real trucker reviews, Shipper experience insights, Informed load decisions, Ad-free experience, 3-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIRST InSite free?

FIRST InSite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shipper Rater free?

Shipper Rater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FIRST InSite or Shipper Rater?

Shipper Rater is rated higher. FIRST InSite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shipper Rater averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FIRST InSite or Shipper Rater have ads?

Neither FIRST InSite nor Shipper Rater shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FIRST InSite or Shipper Rater?

FIRST InSite ships an update every 3 months, and Shipper Rater every 3 months. Most recently, FIRST InSite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shipper Rater on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*