DriveView by project44 vs PLFR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time truckload tracking
- Automatic ETA sharing
- Reduced check calls
- Proof of Delivery upload
- Critical dock information
- Driver privacy controls
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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.
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.
- Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Parking Space Assignments & Reservations
- Electronic Access Control
- Video Surveillance & Monitoring
- Client Accessible Account Records
- Credit Card Processing
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | DriveView by project44 | PLFR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (78 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | project44, INC | Eagle Pay, LLC |
Customer experience
DriveView by project44
PLFR
In-app purchases
DriveView by project44
No in-app purchases
PLFR
No in-app purchases
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