Comparison

PermitsLink vs Chain 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

Chain Driver

This app connects drivers and carriers with brokers, helping to improve driver reputation and secure repeat loads. It provides a centralized platform for load details, communication, issue reporting, and document submission, prioritizing driver privacy and control over tracking.

Highlights
  • Load details consolidation
  • Broker chat for support
  • Issue and delay reporting
  • Check-in/check-out updates
  • POD and image submission
  • Driver-controlled tracking
Features
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Join over 100k drivers and carriers that use chain to connect with the brokers they work with. Using chain helps improve your reputation with your broker customers, and get more repeat loads through chain. We are proudly made and designed in the USA. We thank all the hard-working drivers out there who spend time away from their loved ones and family to help keep America moving. Truckers make sure we have food on our plates. We salute you! God bless. IMPORTANT: We value your and other's safety, so please do not use this app, or any other app, while driving. By downloading, you agree to not use this app while driving because it is the right thing to do. We track loads, not drivers. Drivers love chain because we respect your privacy and allow you to control tracking on your own terms. You can see when tracking is enabled and turn it on or off when you are not on any loads. Please log in to the app to view the loads assigned to you. Finally, an app that puts the trucker first. When you're asked to download this app, we want to make sure you have all of the load information in one place. - Load details, appointment times, warehouse hours, pickup numbers, and contact info all in one place - A chat with your broker so you get all the help you need when you need it - Report issues and delays, get your questions answered or provide check-in / check-out updates - Send PODs, lumpers, and images to your brokers or dispatchers Truckers, we know you don't like to get forced to download apps, so we're on a mission to help make your life easier. Email us suggestions on what you would like to see in this app at support@trychain.com and we'll do our best to have your voices heard.

Screenshots

PermitsLink4 screens
Chain Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PermitsLink at 100% against Chain Driver's 48%. PermitsLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chain Driver's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 4). 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

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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain Driver has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PermitsLink's written reviews are positive against 48% of Chain Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PermitsLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Chain Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PermitsLink versus Chain Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermitsLinkChain Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings42.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFleetfloChaine, Inc.

Customer experience

PermitsLink

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

Chain Driver

All ratings2,627 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.5%

Bugs and requests

PermitsLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chain Driver

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Delivery feature unavailable for some users
  • App doesn't keep up with load updates
  • Difficult to start tracking
  • Authorization code not sent
  • Hard to load and use interface
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  • App causes phone to run slow

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to submit location updates between destinations
  • Edit driver information for loads
  • Profile deletion option
  • Improved tracking reliability

In-app purchases

None

PermitsLink

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PermitsLink free?
PermitsLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Driver free?
Chain Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PermitsLink or Chain Driver?
PermitsLink is rated higher. PermitsLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chain Driver averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.
Do PermitsLink or Chain Driver have ads?
Neither PermitsLink nor Chain Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PermitsLink or Chain Driver?
PermitsLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Chain Driver fortnightly. Most recently, PermitsLink was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chain Driver on October 27, 2026.

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