Amazon Relay vs PAYD ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amazon Relay
This app helps carriers, owner-operators, and drivers manage freight on the go. It allows booking and managing loads, finding safe truck-friendly routes, and accessing site-specific facility information for faster entry. Drivers can also track paperwork and report delays.
- Book and manage loads
- Load board for scheduling
- Suggested reloads for efficiency
- Truck-friendly route navigation
- Site-specific facility information
- Digital proof of delivery
- Load history tracking
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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).
PAYD ELD
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The PAYD ELD is the First and Only ELD based on PAYD (Pay-As-You-Drive) model. It meets all FMCSA ELD requirements and is listed on FMCSA registered ELD. The PAYD ELD is powered by Hutch Systems and is trusted by clients across USA and Canada. The PAYD ELD works in conjunction with PAYD ELD hardware and is not reliant on Bluetooth Connectivity to achieve ELD mandate compliance. PAYD ELD stores all ELD required elements in built-in internal storage and transmits to the PAYD ELD app when the user connects to ELD Hardware via Bluetooth Connection. PAYD ELD can be hardwired to vehicle PAYD ELDand support all Heavy Duty, Medium Duty, Light Duty, and Passenger vehicles and support quick and easy self install option. PAYD ELD supports Live Tracking and IFTA Fuel taxes with 99.999999 percent accuracy to keep you worry-free from audits. Hours of Service violations and alerts are calculated as per selected USA or Canada HOS rules. The PAYD ELD keeps you worry-free and saves you and your company from fines and CSA scores. PAYD ELD supports DVIR (Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports) and will assist you during the safety audit. PAYD ELD’s friendly and intuitive user interface is loved by drivers and is one of the simplest ELD to use in the market. PAYD ELD is designed to keep hard-working drivers in mind and is only for .99 cents per day. PAYD ELD is backed by 24/7 support and can be subscribed to premium support for those less tech-savvy users. PAYD ELD is compatible with all iPhones 6s and above
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PAYD ELD at weekly against Amazon Relay's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, PAYD ELD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Relay | PAYD ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (105K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 345 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Hutch Business Group Inc |
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
PAYD ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Relay
No in-app purchases
PAYD ELD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amazon Relay free?
Is PAYD ELD free?
Do Amazon Relay or PAYD ELD have ads?
Which is updated more often, Amazon Relay or PAYD ELD?
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