FourKites CarrierLink vs WEX CardControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FourKites CarrierLink
This app simplifies communication between truck drivers and their freight brokerage partners. It allows for automatic check calls, document uploads, and real-time location sharing, streamlining logistics and payment processes.
- Automatic check calls
- Document upload (BOL, POD, etc.)
- Real-time GPS location sharing
- Load assignment notifications
- Broker communication notifications
- Search for facilities
- Access truck-specific points of interest
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Welcome to Fourkites CarrierLink - the most intuitive, hassle-free way for drivers to communicate with their freight brokerage trading partners and the Shippers. CarrierLink powered by FourKites is a free, easy to use and time saving app for truck drivers to communicate about assigned loads without having to make check-in calls. Using the app, drivers can send automatic check calls, upload documents, and communicate about truck availability. To get started, get in touch with your brokers or email support@fourkites.com for more details. FEATURES • Search for a facility • Access Truck Specific Points of Interests like Parking Slots, Service Stations, Truck Stops etc. • Get instant notification when a load is assigned to you • Get instant notifications when a broker representative communicates with you about loads • Track your location using GPS & share it with your broker representative or shipper via FourKites portal • Upload BOL, POD, Invoice, Scale Tickets and Lumper receipts to initiate the payment process CarrierLink - Take the new road to smarter communication for logistics and supply chain! FourKites Terms Of Use: http://mobile.fourkites.com/terms.html
WEX CardControl
Manage your EFS or Fleet One cards with real-time balances, transaction details, and fuel location finder. This app allows drivers to quickly access card functions, register checks, and manage funds on the go.
- Real-time card balances
- Transaction history review
- Fuel location finder
- Register checks
- Generate dynamic PIN
- Manage SmartFunds
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WEX CardControl gives you on-the-go access to your EFS or Fleet One card functions. Get real-time card balances, see transaction details, find fuel locations, and more. Designed with drivers in mind, you can quickly and easily manage your card anytime, anywhere. • Find fuel prices and accepting locations near you or along a route • Check card balances • Review transaction history • Register checks • Generate dynamic PIN for ATM transactions • Manage SmartFunds® • Transfer funds to external bank accounts WEX CardControl requires users to be a current EFS or Fleet One cardholder with a valid and active card number and password/PIN. Some features subject to availability.
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Verdict
FourKites CarrierLink and WEX CardControl both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of FourKites CarrierLink's written reviews are positive against 38% of WEX CardControl's. FourKites CarrierLink also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). WEX CardControl's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FourKites CarrierLink against 4.8 for WEX CardControl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of FourKites CarrierLink's written reviews are positive against 38% of WEX CardControl's.
FourKites CarrierLink ships an update every 5 weeks, WEX CardControl every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | FourKites CarrierLink | WEX CardControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (75K ratings) — better | 4.8 (58K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews — better | 38.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 58K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FourKites, Inc. | WEX, Inc. |
Customer experience
FourKites CarrierLink
WEX CardControl
User reviews
FourKites CarrierLink
From 75K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Detailed tracking information
- 💡 Helpful features like gas stations and food places
- 🚀 Automated load tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
- 🐛 Tracking issues when no active load
- 🐛 Notifications for completed loads
- 🐛 Inability to manually edit arrival/departure times
WEX CardControl
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Helpful for finding fuel prices
- 🚀 Transparent and transparent
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate fuel prices and discounts
- 🐛 Difficulty finding fuel stations along routes
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
Bugs and requests
FourKites CarrierLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not updating properly
- Incorrect load information
- Tracking issues
- Compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Option to manually mark arrival and departure
- Ability to repeat regular trips
- Improved notification system
- More customization options
WEX CardControl
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when searching for fuel along routes
- Incorrect fuel prices and discounts displayed
- Inability to log in or access account features
- Fuel station locations shown incorrectly
- Frequent app freezes and loading issues
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to search for fuel stations beyond a limited radius
- Option to select preferred routing instead of only one route
- Display satellite view of fuel stations to check for truck accessibility
- Generate virtual check numbers for paperless payments
- Ability to turn card on/off for extra security
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- Faster and more reliable money transfer to bank accounts
In-app purchases
FourKites CarrierLink
No in-app purchases
WEX CardControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
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