FourKites CarrierLink vs APEX TMS
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
APEX TMS
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APEX TMS - Your All-in-One Transport & Logistics Management Platform Take control of your logistics with APEX TMS: a modern, powerful, and highly adaptable transportation management system designed to simplify and streamline all aspects of freight operations. Whether you’re dispatching, tracking, or managing loads, APEX TMS brings everything into a single, intuitive platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APEX TMS at fortnightly against FourKites CarrierLink's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FourKites CarrierLink ships an update every 5 weeks, APEX TMS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FourKites CarrierLink | APEX TMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FourKites, Inc. | APEXTECH LLC |
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
APEX TMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FourKites CarrierLink
No in-app purchases
APEX TMS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FourKites CarrierLink free?
Is APEX TMS free?
Do FourKites CarrierLink or APEX TMS have ads?
Which is updated more often, FourKites CarrierLink or APEX TMS?
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