Comparison

Amazon Relay vs BBC 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

BBC Driver

Manage daily driver operations, including trip details, flight tracking, and scheduling. Drivers can also handle vehicle maintenance, submit forms, and view pay information.

Highlights
  • Trip management with real-time tracking
  • Flight status updates for crew transport
  • Shift scheduling and time-off requests
  • Vehicle maintenance reminders and issue reporting
  • Digital forms and document submission
  • Paystub and earnings overview
  • Push notifications for new assignments
Features
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Connect Driver is the official app for our drivers to manage their daily operations from one place. Trip Management View your assigned trips, passenger details, pickup/dropoff locations, and stop information. Get directions to your next pickup with one tap. Record clear times and track trip status in real time. Real-Time Flight Tracking See live flight status for crew transport trips — including airline, departure/arrival times, gates, and baggage claim — so you're always prepared for early or delayed arrivals. Schedule & Time Off View your current and upcoming shift schedule. Request time off or additional workdays directly from the app and track your request status. Vehicle Management Select your assigned vehicle, stay on top of oil services, safety inspections, license renewals, and mileage-based maintenance reminders. Report vehicle issues instantly. Forms & Documents Access and submit all work-related forms. Track pending requests and recent submissions from a quick stats dashboard. Pay & Benefits View your paystubs by year and see year-to-date earnings at a glance. Stay Connected Push notifications alert you to new trip assignments. Contact dispatch directly from the app. Dark mode supported. Updates: New payroll reports with trip by trip pay.

Screenshots

Amazon Relay4 screens
BBC Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Amazon Relay at 105K against BBC Driver's 1. BBC Driver's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BBC Driver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Relay has 105K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, BBC Driver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amazon Relay versus BBC Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon RelayBBC Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (105K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings105K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCConnect BBC

Customer experience

Amazon Relay

All ratings105,206 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews553 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative50.8%

BBC Driver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BBC Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Relay

No in-app purchases

None

BBC Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Relay free?
Amazon Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBC Driver free?
BBC Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amazon Relay or BBC Driver?
BBC Driver is rated higher. Amazon Relay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while BBC Driver averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Amazon Relay or BBC Driver have ads?
Neither Amazon Relay nor BBC Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Relay or BBC Driver?
Amazon Relay ships an update fortnightly, and BBC Driver every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Relay was updated on October 2, 2026 and BBC Driver on September 23, 2026.

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