Comparison

Amazon Relay vs DropBuy Rider

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

Head to head
About

Amazon Relay

Manage freight on the go with this app designed for carriers, owner-operators, and drivers. Book and manage loads, find truck-friendly routes with site-specific facility information, and receive important updates. Drivers can also access digital proof of delivery and report delays.

Highlights
  • Load booking and management
  • Suggested reloads for maximized schedules
  • Post a truck to auto-book loads
  • Truck-friendly navigation with lane guidance
  • Site-specific facility information
  • Digital proof of delivery
  • Delay and disruption reporting
Features
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The Amazon Relay mobile app is for carriers, owner-operators and drivers who want to manage their Relay freight on the go. From the grocery store checkout line to the parking lot of fuel stop, carriers and owner-operators can use the app to book and manage loads anywhere they get a phone signal. And truck drivers can use the Relay app to find the safest route for their Amazon cargo, along with site-specific information about facilities that makes entry faster. If you’re a carrier or owner-operator, you’ll like… * Load Board that makes it easy to book loads that fit your schedule * Suggested Reloads that maximize drivers’ schedules by surfacing additional trips along their routes * Post A Truck, which automatically books loads that match truck availability * Trips page, where you can view booked loads and assign or update drivers * Push notifications about important updates and announcements from Relay Drivers will enjoy… * Free navigation on truck-friendly routes, including routing to Amazon truck entrances * Lane guidance that tells drivers which lane they should be in while approaching their next turn * Notifications when loads are ready for pick up, when loads get cancelled, or when new loads get added to a driver’s schedule * Load History, where drivers can view the last two weeks of loads hauled for Amazon * Ability to report delays or disruptions to company dispatchers and Amazon * Digital proof of delivery and bills of lading documents that make it easier to track paperwork By using this app, you agree to the Amazon Relay Terms of Use (relay.amazon.com/terms (http://relay.amazon.com/terms) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy (http://www.amazon.com/privacy).

About

DropBuy Rider

Features
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Come ride with DropBuy! Apply within our app and you’ll be half way there to becoming a Dropbuy rider and be delivering items to customers immediately. What you can expect: - Receive weekly payments from orders you deliver - You’ll keep 100% of any customer tips To find out more information visit our website at dropbuy.org, or send us an email via our website. As long as you have the right to work in the UK and have a valid drivers licence, insurance documentation (if you are not cycling), then we look forward to having you on board. What you’ll need once on the road and using the app: - Go online to start receiving orders - Track your income - Get in contact for help and support If you do not want to become a Dropbuy rider and are looking to make orders, you will need the DropBuy App. Alternatively, if you are a store wanting to join Dropbuy you will need the DropBuy Partner App and sign up to our portal. Visit dropbuy.org for more information

Screenshots

Amazon Relay4 screens
DropBuy Rider3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DropBuy Rider at 3 against Amazon Relay's 1. DropBuy Rider also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, DropBuy Rider every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amazon Relay versus DropBuy Rider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon RelayDropBuy Rider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (107K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings107K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size358 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCDropBuy Limited

Bugs and requests

Amazon Relay

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scanning issues with package barcodes
  • Inconsistent check-in/out process
  • Navigation routing errors
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect load status updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to avoid toll roads
  • Improved notification system for load changes
  • Customizable layout and navigation options
  • Integration with Bluetooth barcode scanners
  • Offline mode functionality

DropBuy Rider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Relay

No in-app purchases

None

DropBuy Rider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Relay free?
Amazon Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropBuy Rider free?
DropBuy Rider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amazon Relay or DropBuy Rider have ads?
Neither Amazon Relay nor DropBuy Rider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Relay or DropBuy Rider?
Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, and DropBuy Rider every 4 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Relay was updated on November 12, 2026 and DropBuy Rider on November 7, 2026.

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