UPGo vs Relay On Demand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPGo
Streamline your intermodal terminal arrivals. This app helps truck drivers pre-validate scheduled missions for Union Pacific Intermodal Terminals, ensuring you're cleared to in-gate upon arrival and avoiding gate delays. Currently supports drivers registered with the UIIA.
- Pre-validate scheduled missions
- Ensure clearance for in-gate
- Reduce gate delays
- Supports UIIA registered drivers
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UPGo allows truck drivers to pre-validate their scheduled missions to Union Pacific Intermodal Terminals. By pre-validating, you'll be ensured you're cleared to in-gate when you arrive. No more delays at the gate! Currently available only for drivers registered with the UIIA.
Relay On Demand
This app connects carriers with truck drivers for short-haul moves under 150 miles. Carriers can quickly find drivers to fill empty seats or cover HOS shortages. Drivers gain flexibility to work when and how often they choose, with upfront pay visibility and quick payment options.
- On-demand truck drivers
- Short-haul moves (<150 miles)
- Fill empty truck seats
- Cover HOS shortages
- Flexible driver work schedule
- Upfront pay and cost visibility
- Quick payment options
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RELAY is an app that matches Carriers and Drivers. With RELAY you can get a Truck Driver On Demand for any move less than 150 miles. As a carrier, you can instantly get a driver to fill your empty truck seat or back fill your driver who ran out of HOS with just a few clicks. Drivers can use RELAY to work when and how often they want. A new way to use your CDL OnDemand. Drivers… You now have a better way to work and earn big money using your CDL. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to work when and how often you like. When you’re ready to work, simply log in and accept an available Relay Move that fits your schedule. Use RELAY to pick up extra work on the side whenever you want or make RELAY your main gig. Either way, you can opt to get paid as soon as the next day! With RELAY, there are no price negotiations or haggling. Drivers and Carriers both see the pay and cost upfront and can decide to do the Relay Move or not. Simple, fair, and efficient. HOW IT WORKS Carriers: You can download the app, sign up, and get a pre-qualified, safe, and professional driver within minutes. All drivers must pass RELAY’s background, assessments, and training so you can be assured the truck drivers through RELAY are the best of the best. Drivers: Before you can start using the app you’ll need to sign up and create a profile. Once you are approved and authorized by RELAY you’ll be able to access our exclusive Relay moves and accept them through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relay On Demand at 65% against UPGo's 24%. Relay On Demand also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3). UPGo's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Relay On Demand holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of UPGo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Relay On Demand's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPGo | Relay On Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (62 ratings) | 3.6 (114 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 64.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 | 114 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Union Pacific Railroad Company | Relay LLC |
Customer experience
UPGo
Relay On Demand
Bugs and requests
UPGo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Relay On Demand
Reported bugs
7 issues- App restarts often
- App crashes when switching screens
- Login issues
- Confirmation email not received
- Sign-up process loops
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- App is glitchy at times
- Occasional bugs in the app
Requested features
28 requests- Improve instant pay functionality
- Integrate electronic log within the app
- Provide electronic log for managing HOS
- Offer higher paying jobs in the future
- Verify user's location before requiring personal data
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- Fix app crashes
- Improve app stability
- Provide clearer communication on application status
- Offer better support for drivers
- Increase availability of local runs in all markets
- Ensure fair compensation for drivers
- Allow drivers to voice concerns and advocate for interests
- Create a more driver-friendly platform
- Improve the tier system for new drivers
- Ensure cleaner tractor conditions
- Provide access to the full load board for new drivers
- Offer better pay rates
- Ensure consistent pay rates
- Improve communication regarding fuel cards
- Consider traffic in deadline setting
- Make fuel card information readily available
- Provide more local runs
- Improve app navigation for non-techie users
- Add dark mode option
- Improve app performance
- Provide more transparent experience requirements
- Offer better reimbursement process for rejected applicants
- Improve the sign-up and login process
In-app purchases
UPGo
No in-app purchases
Relay On Demand
No in-app purchases
