Comparison

Amazon Relay vs OptiLoads Driver

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

OptiLoads Driver

Features
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OptiLoads is the future of freight dispatch — built by drivers, for drivers. With the OptiLoads Driver App, you can: View your current load assignment and trailer type Mark yourself available or unavailable Upload BOLs, receipts, and delivery documents Update profile info and company details Use a fast, mobile-optimized interface built for trucking This is just the beginning. Our intelligent AI dispatch system makes sure you're always on the best load — with no dispatcher needed.

Screenshots

Amazon Relay4 screens
OptiLoads Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OptiLoads Driver at every 2 days 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

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, OptiLoads Driver every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Amazon Relay versus OptiLoads Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon RelayOptiLoads Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (107K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings107K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCNathan Anglin

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

OptiLoads Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Relay

No in-app purchases

None

OptiLoads Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Relay free?
Amazon Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OptiLoads Driver free?
OptiLoads Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amazon Relay or OptiLoads Driver have ads?
Neither Amazon Relay nor OptiLoads Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Relay or OptiLoads Driver?
Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, and OptiLoads Driver every 2 days. Most recently, Amazon Relay was updated on October 30, 2026 and OptiLoads Driver on October 25, 2026.

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