# Livestock Loader vs FR8Star

The clearest difference is rating: FR8Star at 4.3 against Livestock Loader's 2.1. FR8Star also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Livestock Loader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. FR8Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

FR8Star holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Livestock Loader ships an update every 11 months, FR8Star monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Livestock Loader | FR8Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livestock-loader/id1512389341/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr8star/id1589138130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Livestock Loader Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512389340) | [Sandhills Global, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379310410) |

## What reviewers say

### Livestock Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livestock-loader/id1512389341)

Manage livestock loads efficiently with a built-in calculator for safe hauling. Organize drivers into groups for dispatching and communicate directly. Find available trucks and loads with detailed mapping and information.

**Highlights:** Livestock load management, Safe hauling calculator, Driver group creation, In-app messaging and calling, Load and trailer board with maps, Detailed dispatching and reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Livestock Loader Premium | $19.99 | per month |


### FR8Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr8star/id1589138130)

This app simplifies load and shipper management for carriers by consolidating all load information into a single interface. It eliminates the need for physical paperwork and tedious communication, offering automatic status updates and direct access to shipper details.

**Highlights:** Access high-paying loads, Simplify load management, Consolidated load information, View shipper and broker details, Automatic status updates, Direct access to directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Livestock Loader free?

Livestock Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FR8Star free?

FR8Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Livestock Loader or FR8Star?

FR8Star is rated higher. Livestock Loader averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FR8Star averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Livestock Loader or FR8Star have ads?

Neither Livestock Loader nor FR8Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Livestock Loader or FR8Star?

Livestock Loader ships an update every 11 months, and FR8Star monthly. Most recently, Livestock Loader was updated on November 3, 2026 and FR8Star on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*