Comparison

Relay On Demand vs LineDrive

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

Head to head
About

Relay On Demand

This app connects carriers with truck drivers for short-haul moves under 150 miles. Carriers can quickly find drivers to fill empty seats or cover HOS shortages. Drivers gain flexibility to work when and how often they choose, with upfront pay visibility and quick payment options.

Highlights
  • On-demand truck drivers
  • Short-haul moves (<150 miles)
  • Fill empty truck seats
  • Cover HOS shortages
  • Flexible driver work schedule
  • Upfront pay and cost visibility
  • Quick payment options
Features
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RELAY is an app that matches Carriers and Drivers. With RELAY you can get a Truck Driver On Demand for any move less than 150 miles. As a carrier, you can instantly get a driver to fill your empty truck seat or back fill your driver who ran out of HOS with just a few clicks. Drivers can use RELAY to work when and how often they want. A new way to use your CDL OnDemand. Drivers… You now have a better way to work and earn big money using your CDL. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to work when and how often you like. When you’re ready to work, simply log in and accept an available Relay Move that fits your schedule. Use RELAY to pick up extra work on the side whenever you want or make RELAY your main gig. Either way, you can opt to get paid as soon as the next day! With RELAY, there are no price negotiations or haggling. Drivers and Carriers both see the pay and cost upfront and can decide to do the Relay Move or not. Simple, fair, and efficient. HOW IT WORKS Carriers: You can download the app, sign up, and get a pre-qualified, safe, and professional driver within minutes. All drivers must pass RELAY’s background, assessments, and training so you can be assured the truck drivers through RELAY are the best of the best. Drivers: Before you can start using the app you’ll need to sign up and create a profile. Once you are approved and authorized by RELAY you’ll be able to access our exclusive Relay moves and accept them through the app.

About

LineDrive

This app simplifies daily dispatch, hookup logs, and safety compliance for contracted linehaul drivers. It offers schedule viewing, maintenance requests, status updates, driver messaging, and access to safety training. Designed for ease of use and compliance.

Highlights
  • View daily, weekly, monthly schedules
  • Perform and verify 12-point hookup checklist
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • Update run statuses (Ready for Dispatch, On Road, Arrived)
  • Send messages to other drivers
  • Clock in and out
  • Access safety training and certifications
Features
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The LineDrive app from eTruckBiz is everything an FXG (contracted) linehaul driver needs to easily handle your daily dispatch, hookup logs, and safety compliance. Created from the feedback of actual FXG contractors, this handy mobile app makes it fast and easy to get and remain compliant, while making your actual job much easier for you to do. Available only to companies and their drivers who subscribe to eTruckBiz, the number 1 choice for Contracted Service Providers (CSP's), this app is a one-stop-shop for all the things that matter to you. Setup is easy. Just download the app on your mobile device, login using your eTruckBiz username and password, and you are on your way! Features include: * View your schedule for the day, week, or month * Perform and verify hookups using our 12-point checklist * Submit maintenance requests * Ready for Dispatch, On Road, Arrived at Destination status for every run * Send messages to other drivers within your company * Clock in and out * Access your Safety Training and Certification Programs

Screenshots

Relay On Demand4 screens
LineDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LineDrive at 5.0 against Relay On Demand's 3.6. LineDrive also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Relay On Demand's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LineDrive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relay On Demand has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Relay On Demand ships an update every 2 months, LineDrive every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Relay On Demand versus LineDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelay On DemandLineDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (109 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB178 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRelay LLCeTruckBiz, Inc.

Customer experience

Relay On Demand

All ratings109 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative33.8%

LineDrive

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Relay On Demand

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App restarts often
  • App crashes when switching screens
  • Login issues
  • Confirmation email not received
  • Sign-up process loops
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  • App is glitchy at times
  • Occasional bugs in the app

Requested features

28 requests
  • Improve instant pay functionality
  • Integrate electronic log within the app
  • Provide electronic log for managing HOS
  • Offer higher paying jobs in the future
  • Verify user's location before requiring personal data
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  • Fix app crashes
  • Improve app stability
  • Provide clearer communication on application status
  • Offer better support for drivers
  • Increase availability of local runs in all markets
  • Ensure fair compensation for drivers
  • Allow drivers to voice concerns and advocate for interests
  • Create a more driver-friendly platform
  • Improve the tier system for new drivers
  • Ensure cleaner tractor conditions
  • Provide access to the full load board for new drivers
  • Offer better pay rates
  • Ensure consistent pay rates
  • Improve communication regarding fuel cards
  • Consider traffic in deadline setting
  • Make fuel card information readily available
  • Provide more local runs
  • Improve app navigation for non-techie users
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app performance
  • Provide more transparent experience requirements
  • Offer better reimbursement process for rejected applicants
  • Improve the sign-up and login process

LineDrive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Relay On Demand

No in-app purchases

None

LineDrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Relay On Demand free?
Relay On Demand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LineDrive free?
LineDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Relay On Demand or LineDrive?
LineDrive is rated higher. Relay On Demand averages 3.6 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while LineDrive averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Relay On Demand or LineDrive have ads?
Neither Relay On Demand nor LineDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Relay On Demand or LineDrive?
Relay On Demand ships an update every 2 months, and LineDrive every 11 months. Most recently, Relay On Demand was updated on October 1, 2026 and LineDrive on September 23, 2026.

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