FourKites vs CWTraffic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FourKites
Access the full power of a logistics platform on your mobile device. Track shipments, monitor ETAs, view load locations on a map, and communicate with others regarding your loads. Stay updated with real-time tracking and utilize powerful search filters.
- Real-time load tracking
- ETA monitoring
- Map view of loads
- Load messaging
- Tracking update notifications
- Advanced load search
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Here is the power of FK platform at your finger tips: • Check where your load is and it’s current status • Keep track of ETA’s and stop arrival and departure times • View where your loads are on a map • Read and post messages on your loads • Keep track of tracking updates for your loads • Filter loads using the powerful search feature
CWTraffic
This app streamlines depot check-in and check-out processes, offering instant proof of delivery. Its tracking capabilities allow for early receiving options, improving operational efficiency.
- Expedited check-in and check-out
- Instant proof of delivery
- Tracking for early receiving
- Streamlined depot operations
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CW Traffic expedites check in and check out at Depots providing instant proof of delivery. Tracking enables early receiving options
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CWTraffic at 4.9 against FourKites's 3.9. CWTraffic also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 22%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 200). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CWTraffic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CWTraffic has 2.4K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of FourKites's written reviews are positive against 41% of CWTraffic's.
FourKites ships an update every 6 weeks, CWTraffic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FourKites | CWTraffic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (200 ratings) | 4.9 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 200 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FourKites, Inc. | Chetan Tandon |
Customer experience
FourKites
CWTraffic
User reviews
FourKites
From 200 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Works as it should
- 👍 Inbound visibility in my pocket
- 👍 Very nice app
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App closes when checking map/stops
- 🐛 Login issues/page reloads
- 🐛 Tracking data inaccurate/drops
- 🐛 Notifications not working
CWTraffic
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Excellent service
- 🎯 Accurate tracking
Room to improve
- 🔇 Inaudible notifications
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤔 Confusing login process
Bugs and requests
FourKites
Reported bugs
27 issues- App crashes when loading tracking map or updating info
- App closes when trying to see map pins or stops/notes
- Login page reloads and does not log in
- Filter closes app before completion
- App only shows one stop, not others
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- Tracking shows trucks zig-zagging or in the ocean
- Notifications setting asks to log out
- App randomly crashes when opening
- App crashes immediately after opening
- App crashes when trying to open after update
- App crashes when trying to load map
- No maps available when opening route
- App crashes when looking at location (iOS 16)
- App crashes when clicking maps icon
- App crashes when trying to load map for delivery
- Location crash is back when clicking map icon
- App crashes when going to location details
- App crashes every time map button is hit
- Crashing on map tracking after iOS update
- App shuts down when clicking map location button
- App crashes when clicking to see map
- App crashes as soon as you log in
- App crashes when attempting to enter filter criteria
- App crashes as soon as you try to open it
- App crashes as soon as I open it after working for a year
- App crashes after just one use
- Crashes at sign in constantly
Requested features
10 requests- Fix app crashes when viewing maps
- Improve tracking accuracy and consistency
- Fix notification issues
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Improve ETA accuracy and display
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- Make app more user-friendly
- Revert to old Home Screen design
- Show all stops on the route
- Fix filter functionality
- Display scheduled appointment times
CWTraffic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inaccurate 'force quit' notifications
- Inability to log in or create an account
- PO number gets erased when switching apps
- App crashes after recent update
Requested features
4 requests- Louder notification sounds
- Ability to update status manually
- Option to customize notification tones
- Seamless integration with Costco's pager system
In-app purchases
FourKites
No in-app purchases
CWTraffic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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