Comparison

DriveView by project44 vs PLFR

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

Head to head
About

DriveView by project44

This free app provides real-time location visibility for active truckload shipments. It automatically shares location and ETA information with partners, reduces manual check calls, and allows for easy proof of delivery uploads. It also offers critical dock information to streamline operations.

Highlights
  • Real-time truckload tracking
  • Automatic ETA sharing
  • Reduced check calls
  • Proof of Delivery upload
  • Critical dock information
  • Driver privacy controls
Features
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Helping more than 65,000 carriers track shipments with project44 customers every month, DriveView is an intuitive, free mobile app designed to provide real-time location visibility for active truckload shipments. DriveView communicates location and ETA information to carriers, brokers, shippers, and other business partners while you are focused on the road. Designed to track a load and stay out of your business, the app checks in with you as you start a trip and automatically shuts off when shipments are delivered. Join over 140,000 drivers who provide real-time visibility to their customers around the world and see benefits like: • Reduced Dwell Times • By providing accurate, precise ETAs that allow you and your customers to plan ahead for any delays along the way • No More Check Calls • Drivers who provide real-time visibility to their customers spend less time on manual track and trace, reducing check calls by up to 80%! • Upload your Proof of Delivery • Drivers can take a screenshot of their PoD and upload it directly through the DriveView app to share with their customers, saving time, improving customer service and getting paid faster! • No Hidden Fees • Using the DriveView app and being part of the project44 Network will always be free for carriers, no strings attached! Critical Dock Information project44 has partnered with Dock411, allowing drivers to see 70+ data points about 200k+ docks in North America directly in the DriveView app. Now you can: • Eliminate guesswork when visiting a new dock with detailed facility entrance directions, yard hazards, and backing situations right from the DriveView app • Reduce dwell times even more by having critical facility information at your fingertips, removing confusion that leads to delays • Get the information you need, when you need it with facility details—including restroom location, WiFi availability, and more—right from the DriveView app • Plan out your journey by knowing where the best food, gas stations, and showers are to make you the most comfortable when on the road Your Privacy Matters We’re tracking shipments, not drivers. Drivers control what they share, who they share it with, and when they start and stop sharing. You can be confident that your data is safe since we’re GDPR & CCPA compliant, SOC II verified, and ISO 27001 certified.

About

PLFR

This business management software caters to commercial parking facilities, offering features for billing, space management, and security. It supports various parking types and provides clients with online account access.

Highlights
  • Accounts Receivable & Billing
  • Parking Space Assignments & Reservations
  • Electronic Access Control
  • Video Surveillance & Monitoring
  • Client Accessible Account Records
  • Credit Card Processing
Features
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PLFR proprietary software is designed for the trucking and transportation industry's commercial parking facilities. This software is easily adaptable to handle a multitude of related applications including commercial parking lots, self-storage, recreational vehicle storage, and parking facilities. Regardless of your facility size and environment, the PLFR software package is designed to fit your needs. From basic accounting and billing procedures to advanced video monitoring and security, the software has been designed to serve your needs and requirements. Software Capabilities Include: Accounts Receivable - Complete Billing and credit card processing (Including monthly, weekly, and daily rate structures). Capability of providing for multiple rate structures and discounts. Parking Space Assignments and Reservations - Will handle any number of parking spaces, including spaces of different sizes, categories, or billing rates and structures. Electronic Access Control - Software controlled/monitored access/entry points Video Surveillance and Monitoring - Using a variety of camera systems, full functionality can include license plate recognition, motion sensor activation, and full motion cameras. Client Accessible Account Records - Each client has fully accessible internet account access including mobile device (cell phone) access. The app is powered by EaglePay.

Screenshots

DriveView by project444 screens
PLFR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PLFR at 4.0 against DriveView by project44's 3.2. DriveView by project44's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (78 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

PLFR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveView by project44 has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveView by project44 ships an update every 2 weeks, PLFR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DriveView by project44 versus PLFR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveView by project44PLFR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (78 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerproject44, INCEagle Pay, LLC

Customer experience

DriveView by project44

All ratings68 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative45.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.0%

PLFR

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

In-app purchases

None

DriveView by project44

No in-app purchases

None

PLFR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveView by project44 free?
DriveView by project44 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLFR free?
PLFR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriveView by project44 or PLFR?
PLFR is rated higher. DriveView by project44 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while PLFR averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DriveView by project44 or PLFR have ads?
Neither DriveView by project44 nor PLFR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveView by project44 or PLFR?
DriveView by project44 ships an update every 2 weeks, and PLFR every 4 months. Most recently, DriveView by project44 was updated on October 5, 2026 and PLFR on October 2, 2026.

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