Comparison

PermitsLink vs ATS Driver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PermitsLink

This private application provides drivers with easy access to their permits, documents, and unit information. It features a notification system for new messages and documents from carriers, and allows for saving, printing, and sharing of essential files.

Highlights
  • Access permits and documents
  • View unit information
  • Receive notifications for new messages
  • Save and print documents
  • Share permits and documents
Features
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PermitsLink is a private application for the clients of HCH Transportation Advisory Inc. To access the app you will need the account access at PermitsLink driver portal. The application will allow drivers at PermitsLink to easily access their Permits, Documents, Units right from the app. This version also includes a nice notification system, which will allow drivers to easily get notified when a new message or document is pushed from their respective Carriers. You can save, print and easily share the permits and documents whenever you need them.

About

ATS Driver

This app allows company and owner-operator drivers to access settlement details, check reserve and maintenance account balances, and submit paperwork. It is designed for drivers associated with ATS.

Highlights
  • View settlements
  • Check account balances
  • Scan and submit paperwork
  • Access maintenance information
Features
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ATS company and owner operators: Use this app to view your settlements, reserve/maintenance account balances, scan in paperwork and more! Not an ATS driver? Go to http://www.drive4ats.com/ and join one of America’s top trucking companies!

Screenshots

PermitsLink4 screens
ATS Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PermitsLink at 100% against ATS Driver's 0%. PermitsLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). ATS Driver's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PermitsLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PermitsLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of ATS Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PermitsLink ships an update every 4 weeks, ATS Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PermitsLink versus ATS Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermitsLinkATS Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB87 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFleetfloAnderson Trucking Service, Inc.

Customer experience

PermitsLink

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ATS Driver

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PermitsLink

No in-app purchases

None

ATS Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PermitsLink free?
PermitsLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATS Driver free?
ATS Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PermitsLink or ATS Driver?
PermitsLink is rated higher. PermitsLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ATS Driver averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.
Do PermitsLink or ATS Driver have ads?
Neither PermitsLink nor ATS Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PermitsLink or ATS Driver?
PermitsLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and ATS Driver every 2 months. Most recently, PermitsLink was updated on October 16, 2026 and ATS Driver on October 20, 2026.

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