# Pier Trucker vs BoxCode

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pier Trucker at none against BoxCode's 1. Pier Trucker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pier Trucker asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pier Trucker | BoxCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pier-trucker/id1068748473/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Pshonyak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068748472) | [Isaac Cheok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786107248) |

## What reviewers say

### Pier Trucker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pier-trucker/id1068748473)

Access live camera feeds, check container status, and get real-time port turn time information. This app utilizes background GPS to calculate wait times, though this can impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Live camera feeds, Turn time information, Container status checking, Port turn time calculation, GPS location tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for port truckers
- 👍 User-friendly information
- 🚀 Live port information
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Simple tool that saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Requires constant precise GPS
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and tracking
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Cameras don't work properly
- 🐛 App not working, unable to login

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working for different terminals
- App not allowing login or account creation
- Constant location tracking even when not needed

**Requested features**

- Chat room with image sharing
- Bring back grace periods
- Improve camera coverage and reliability
- Provide more transparency on subscription pricing


### BoxCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxcode/id6800008405)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxCode Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pier Trucker free?

Pier Trucker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BoxCode free?

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

### Do Pier Trucker or BoxCode have ads?

Neither Pier Trucker nor BoxCode shows ads.

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