Comparison

AEM Driver vs ISAAC Connect

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

Head to head
About

AEM Driver

This app allows trucking companies to check shipment status on the go. It's an add-on for a system that handles cross-border e-Manifests and customs clearance for U.S. and Canada freight.

Highlights
  • Check shipment status
  • Email printable manifests
  • Cross-border e-Manifests
  • Customs clearance support
  • 24/7 support
  • Secure data transmission
Features
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AVAAL eManifest Mobile App allows you to check shipment status on the go. This is an add-on feature for trucking companies using our e-Manifest system for cross-border e-Manifests and custom clearance. The AVAAL e-Manifest ACE/ACI lookup Mobile App gives an unique and hassle free feature for trucking companies to check their shipment status on the go and email printable manifests and summary sheets to their drivers. Freight moved between the U.S. and Canada is heavily regulated, and these days border officials rely on digital documents to make the customs process smoother. All carriers moving between the U.S. and Canada are required by Customs Border Protection (CBP) to submit electronic manifests either through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE emanifest portal) in the U.S, or the Automated Commercial Information (ACI emanifest portal) in Canada. The eManifest is an electronic manifest that contains all of the details of imports entering the U.S. and Canada. All carriers moving between the U.S. and Canada are required to submit electronic manifests and send their paperwork to their customs broker to clear their shipments. They are submitted to CBS and CBSA before the goods arrive at the border to make the customs process smoother and more efficient. Our eManifest software is custom tailored to meet your requirements and provides the greatest level of flexibility and ease-of-use in the market. Whether you are a single operator or a multi-national corporation, we have an e-Manifest plan to suit your needs. Let our team of qualified professionals handle your eManifest needs and ensure your border-crossing experience is hassle free. KEY BENEFITS - ---------------- 1. 24/7 Support (Need assistance? Avaal has a dedicated team of professionals available to take your inquires and trouble-shoot your issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week) 2. Reliable (Avaal utilizes high performance infrastructure to ensure zero downtime for companies using the system. An in house IT staff ensures all servers are kept up-to-date and error free, 24-hours per day.) 3. User Friendly (There has never been an easier way to transmit your e-Manifests. Our easy-to-use web & mobile portal is simple to navigate and designed for even the most novice user.) 4. Fax Service (Avaal offers a 24x7 Fax service for those who prefer not to transmit manifest themselves, electronically. Simply Fax Avaal the Manifest Information Sheet and Avaal will handle the rest for you) 5. Customs Clearance (Eliminate your border wait times. Avaal can handle the timely release of your shipment from customs and provide you with your entry number.) 6. Secure (All data stored and transmitted through Avaal's online portal is secured with the highest level of encryption available.)

About

ISAAC Connect

This app connects truck drivers with their fleet and dispatch on personal devices. It allows for easy communication, access to trip details, load schedules, and accurate hours-of-service information. View performance reports and important documents securely.

Highlights
  • Real-time fleet communication
  • Access to departure and load details
  • Accurate hours-of-service tracking
  • Document and performance report viewing
  • Secure conversation centralization
  • Multilingual support (English/French)
Features
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ISAAC Connect is the driver companion app synchronized with the core ISAAC InControl solution and ruggedized tablet. The smartphone app enables truck drivers to remain connected with their fleet on personal devices whenever they want, wherever they are! ISAAC Connect mobile app has a simple instinctive interface for ease of use, built for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and it allows you to: • Continue chat conversations with your dispatch while waiting for your morning coffee or your next assignment • Initiate a conversation with the office • Centralize all these conversations and exchanged documents in a single secure location • Receive the details about your next departure • Receive updated load schedules while over-the-road • Get accurate hours-of-service information, know how many hours are left in your shift & cycle • Know exactly when your hours-of-service (HOS) clock resets down to the second • Send a copy of your hours-of-service (HOS) to your personal email address • View important documents related to your trip • View your performance reports • Available in English and French Important Note ISAAC Connect requires an ISAAC electronic logging device (ELD) installed and registered with a monthly service plan. This app is not meant to replace ISAAC InControl’s core in-cab solution that complies to US and Canadian ELD regulations. The carrier must enable communications between ISAAC InControl and ISAAC Connect. Ask your carrier to activate your access! For your own safety and that of others, do not use ISAAC Connect when your vehicle is in motion. About ISAAC ISAAC partners with North American fleets to provide a user-friendly solution that simplifies trucking. Focused 100% on the trucking industry, we help carriers overcome challenges, while boosting driver happiness. With proven system reliability and system integration capabilities driven by our open platform, our solution helps your drivers and back-office team work smoothly. For more information, visit www.isaacinstruments.com.

Screenshots

AEM Driver4 screens
ISAAC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AEM Driver at 67% against ISAAC Connect's 17%. AEM Driver also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). ISAAC Connect's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AEM Driver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISAAC Connect has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AEM Driver's written reviews are positive against 17% of ISAAC Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AEM Driver ships an update every 3 months, ISAAC Connect every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AEM Driver versus ISAAC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAEM DriverISAAC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAVAALInstruments ISAAC Inc

Customer experience

AEM Driver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

ISAAC Connect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

AEM Driver

No in-app purchases

None

ISAAC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AEM Driver free?
AEM Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISAAC Connect free?
ISAAC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AEM Driver or ISAAC Connect?
AEM Driver is rated higher. AEM Driver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ISAAC Connect averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do AEM Driver or ISAAC Connect have ads?
Neither AEM Driver nor ISAAC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AEM Driver or ISAAC Connect?
AEM Driver ships an update every 3 months, and ISAAC Connect every 7 months. Most recently, AEM Driver was updated on September 17, 2026 and ISAAC Connect on September 18, 2026.

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