FreightTracer Mobile vs LBOARD Carrier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreightTracer Mobile
This app allows shippers to track freight in real-time, providing visibility into load status from pickup to delivery. Participating drivers can manage loads, upload proof of delivery, and access shipment details. It utilizes GPS and geo-fencing for automatic time tracking and route tracing.
- Real-time FTL GPS tracking
- Automatic time in/out
- Delivery route tracing
- Real-time pickup & delivery info
- Immediate POD upload
- Driver mobile load management
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FreightTracer gives shippers the ability to track their freight in real time, whether they use company drivers, asset-based trucking companies, or third-party logistics (3PL) companies. No longer do they need to rely on phone calls or carrier truck GPS devices to determine exactly where their freight is at any given time. With FreightTracer Mobile, participating drivers are able to interact with the app to manage their loads from pickup to delivery, giving FreightTracer customers insight into the status of each load, every step of the way. IMPORTANT: The FreightTracer Mobile app is required for participating drivers within all associated FreightTracer accounts. Among other features, FreightTracer Mobile offers: * Real-Time FTL GPS Tracking * Automatic Actual Time In/Time Out * Delivery Route Tracing * Real-Time Pick-Up & Delivery Info * Immediate POD Upload * File Upload Storage * Driver Mobile Load Management REAL-TIME FTL GPS TRACKING FreightTracer Mobile offers truck-level insight into the location of shipments, giving drivers the ability to easily manage the shipping process, from dispatch to delivery. FreightTracer respects driver privacy. We will only track drivers during actual transportation of shipments. Drivers will not be tracked in between shipments and when on break. AUTOMATIC ACTUAL TIME IN/TIME OUT FreightTracer utilizes advanced geo-fencing technology, allowing the system to detect when the truck (via the GPS function of the driver's Internet-connected iOS device) has arrived at the pick-up location or any of the delivery destinations. This relieves the driver from having to note pickup and delivery times and compares actual times with those entered by the shipping manager to determine timeliness of the progress of the load. DELIVERY ROUTE TRACING FreightTracer is with your shipments every step of the way. When a load is created and dispatched to a driver, FreightTracer's advanced GPS and mapping technology will display shipment locations, and the route traveled, on maps within the app and FreightTracer web application dashboard. REAL-TIME PICK-UP & DELIVERY INFO From the moment a load is dispatched to a driver, the combination of FreightTracer's advanced GPS tracking functions with geo-fencing technology and minimal driver interaction allow our customers to see in real time when the load is picked up, the path it takes while en route, and when it is delivered. FreightTracer's advanced back-end technology tracks and records multiple data points about each shipment, which customers can access through the dashboard. IMMEDIATE POD UPLOAD As soon as the load is delivered, in addition to FreightTracer automatically updating the load status, the driver can use their iOS device to photograph and upload the POD document directly to the dashboard as a PDF, where it can be viewed, printed, emailed, etc. FILE UPLOAD STORAGE With FreightTracer, drivers have the ability to upload documents related to loads. Using their iOS devices, drivers can photograph and upload important documents associated with each load. DRIVER MOBILE LOAD MANAGEMENT Drivers are integral to tracking the status of their loads. Using their iOS devices along with the guidance of FreightTracer's GPS and geo-fencing technologies, drivers help manage the load process from pickup to delivery. And because driver privacy is very important to us, drivers will not be tracked when in between loads or on breaks. GET STARTED * Participating drivers must download and install the FreightTracer Mobile app * Drivers will receive notification by email and SMS when a load has been dispatched to them * Clicking the link from the SMS message or email will launch the app and pre-populate the Shipment ID field * Drivers must note the Shipment Authorization ID from the SMS message or email and manually enter it on the app login screen * Follow the prompts to view the load’s dashboard Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.
LBOARD Carrier
This app simplifies operations for truck drivers and dispatchers by allowing them to track loads, manage their fleet, and upload documents on the go. It offers automated updates, upfront load details, and live support to streamline daily tasks.
- Load tracking
- Fleet management
- Automated status updates
- Document upload via phone camera
- Upfront load details
- Live support
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LBOARD is a free driver dispatch app that makes life easier for owner-operators, drivers, and dispatchers. Track loads, manage your fleet, and upload paperwork anywhere, anytime. New features and updates are introduced weekly, based on user feedback. Simplify your operations with LBOARD: - Automated location and status updates - Fleet management and tracking - Upfront load & facility details - Hassle-free document upload using your phone's camera - Live support from the LBOARD team Have a question? Reach out to support@lboard.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LBOARD Carrier at 5.0 against FreightTracer Mobile's 2.8. LBOARD Carrier also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 18). FreightTracer Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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.
LBOARD Carrier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LBOARD Carrier has 6.6K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.
FreightTracer Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, LBOARD Carrier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreightTracer Mobile | LBOARD Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (6.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 6.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freight Exchange Network LLC | Logity |
Customer experience
FreightTracer Mobile
LBOARD Carrier
Bugs and requests
FreightTracer Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LBOARD Carrier
Reported bugs
1 issue- No sign up or way to log in
Requested features
2 requests- Need more good loads
- Way to sign up
In-app purchases
FreightTracer Mobile
No in-app purchases
LBOARD Carrier
No in-app purchases
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