Link VMS vs CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link VMS
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Link VMS is a free app that allows machine vendors to: 1) Configure product information for bulk machines 2) Easily capture coin/meter information from their machines 3) Create and email receipts to customers while onsite
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
Streamline your shipping operations with this app. Capture vehicle inspections with photos and damage notes, obtain digital signatures, and share documentation for faster payments. Manage all your loads efficiently in one central hub.
- Vehicle inspections with photo capture
- Damage reporting and annotation
- Digital signature capture
- Document sharing with shippers
- Faster payment processing
- Load status updates
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Manage all your shipments more efficiently than ever with the Central Dispatch Carrier App. Complete inspections in a snap with easy image capture, note any damages, and get sign-off directly within the app. Plus relay important documentation to shippers, and get faster payments sent directly to your account — all in one central place. - Take photos of each vehicle at pickup and delivery - Note issues or damages directly on the photos to protect yourself from false damage claims - Take notes, update load status, and edit scheduled dates to keep shippers informed - Obtain a digital signature from the releasing agent to submit an electronic bill of lading (EBOL) with all applicable notes and vehicle images - Requires Central Dispatch login to access; to learn more about Central Dispatch visit centraldispatch.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CentralDispatch Carrier Hub at every 3 weeks against Link VMS's every 3 months. CentralDispatch Carrier Hub also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Link VMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Link VMS ships an update every 3 months, CentralDispatch Carrier Hub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link VMS | CentralDispatch Carrier Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (299 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 299 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Rush | Cox Automotive, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Link VMS
No in-app purchases
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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