TCS Fuel vs Shipwell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCS Fuel
Manage your trucking business on the go with real-time updates, fuel price searches, and fuel card management. Issue industry checks and access client services directly from your mobile device. A free account offers insights into program benefits for drivers.
- Real-time account updates
- View reports
- Fuel price finder
- Manage fuel cards
- Issue industry checks
- Contact client services
Read full descriptionHide full description
Trucking companies that do business with TransConnect Services (TCS) are always on the move, and we understand the need to manage your business from anywhere. With the new TCS Mobile App, you will have many benefits available at all times on your mobile device. TransConnect clients will be able to use the mobile app to: • Receive real-time account updates and view reports to stay informed of all activity • Search for the lowest fuel prices nationwide with the TCS Fuel Finder • Manage your company fuel cards from anywhere • Securely issue industry checks directly from your TCS account • Contact TransConnect Client Services for unparalleled levels of service and support Are you not a TransConnect client yet? Check out the Driver’s Corner section of the app by creating a free account today! This will help you learn more about our program which includes tools to drive success and profitability, services to solve your needs, and support whenever you need it. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Shipwell
This app connects shippers, carriers, and drivers for real-time supply chain management. It offers shipment tracking, load booking, instant alerts, and problem resolution tools to streamline logistics operations from anywhere.
- Real-time supply chain management
- Shipment tracking and status alerts
- Mobile load board for carriers
- Instant problem reporting
- Fleet management for dispatchers
- Document upload
Read full descriptionHide full description
Stay connected with your shipment partners, build stronger relationships, maintain response times and address problems from anywhere and in real-time using the Shipwell mobile app. Shippers can streamline their operations by connecting teams, no matter where they are. Shippers can use this app to: Manage your supply chain in real-time, from anywhere Access your Compass Dashboard and take corrective actions to address any shipments that are at risk Receive instant status alerts for shipments en route Carriers can manage their shipments with real-time tracking, access a mobile load board to easily book new loads and upload documents. Drivers — enjoy fewer check calls and instant problem reporting Dispatchers — assign and manage your fleet Owner operators — enjoy push-button load board management and communications Join the shipping evolution ® Have a question? Email support@shipwell.com or Call: 512-333-0898
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shipwell at 4.5 against TCS Fuel's 3.7. Shipwell also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 14%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 270). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shipwell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shipwell has 4.6K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TCS Fuel's written reviews are positive against 37% of Shipwell's.
TCS Fuel ships an update monthly, Shipwell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCS Fuel | Shipwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (270 ratings) | 4.5 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 37.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 270 | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TransConnect Services | Shipwell, Inc |
Customer experience
TCS Fuel
Shipwell
Bugs and requests
TCS Fuel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shipwell
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sends notifications even after logging out
- Doesn't work in areas with poor signal
Requested features
3 requests- Allow manual check-in/check-out
- Provide options to manage 10-hour breaks
- Add shipment history tracking
In-app purchases
TCS Fuel
No in-app purchases
Shipwell
No in-app purchases
