Comparison

FourKites vs TQL Events

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time load tracking
  • ETA monitoring
  • Map view of loads
  • Load messaging
  • Tracking update notifications
  • Advanced load search
Features
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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

About

TQL Events

This app serves as a central hub for employees to access information and engage with company events. It provides details on upcoming events, allows for RSVPs, and facilitates networking opportunities within the organization.

Highlights
  • Event information access
  • RSVP functionality
  • Networking opportunities
  • Company event hub
  • Employee engagement
Features
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TQL Employee Event App

Screenshots

FourKites4 screens
TQL Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TQL Events at 5.0 against FourKites's 3.9. FourKites's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (202 vs 27). 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

TQL Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourKites has 202 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FourKites ships an update every 6 weeks, TQL Events every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FourKites versus TQL Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFourKitesTQL Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (202 ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings202 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFourKites, Inc.Total Quality Logistics

Customer experience

FourKites

All ratings200 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative68.6%

TQL Events

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TQL Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FourKites

No in-app purchases

None

TQL Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FourKites free?
FourKites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TQL Events free?
TQL Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FourKites or TQL Events?
TQL Events is rated higher. FourKites averages 3.9 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while TQL Events averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do FourKites or TQL Events have ads?
Neither FourKites nor TQL Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FourKites or TQL Events?
FourKites ships an update every 6 weeks, and TQL Events every 3 months. Most recently, FourKites was updated on October 20, 2026 and TQL Events on October 23, 2026.

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