VIA Mobile for Drivers vs Derekto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIA Mobile for Drivers
This app connects drivers directly with carriers using the VIA® Platform. It offers in-cab load management, real-time tracking, directions, and communication tools. Drivers can share load information, position reports, and arrival/departure statuses, and send images for proof of delivery or claims.
- In-cab load management
- Real-time tracking and location updates
- Navigation and directions
- Instant messaging and chat
- Image capture for proof of delivery/claims
- Load information sharing
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Connect directly with any carrier that is utilizing the VIA® Platform portal. Provides in-cab load management, tracking, directions, and other services for both Trucking and Logistics companies. VIA® Mobile provides real-time status and location updates eliminating the need to provide constant updates to dispatch by allowing you to effortlessly share information back to your team including: Load Information Position Reports Arrival / Departure status Instant Messaging / Chat In addition, VIA®’s image capture system allows you to take a picture from your mobile device and send it back to operations quickly and easily. This can be used for proof of delivery, pictures of damaged cargo, accident claims, and much more! VIA® allows you to focus on driving not the distractions that come with it.
Derekto
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Derekto keeps drivers connected to their loads and dispatch team from the road. With Derekto, drivers can: • View active and completed loads • Review pickup and delivery details • Update load status • Upload documents and delivery paperwork • Message dispatch • Review earnings, miles, RPM, settlements, invoices, and IFTA information • Access important load and trip details from one place
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VIA Mobile for Drivers at 12 against Derekto's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VIA Mobile for Drivers | Derekto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tranztec Solutions, Inc. | AltaForm |
In-app purchases
VIA Mobile for Drivers
No in-app purchases
Derekto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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