Comparison

RoadMates vs Chain Driver

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

Head to head
About

RoadMates

Features
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This app aims for drivers to share the road conditions in "real time", at a "real location" to help each other find the best route suitable for their situation by using individual device GPS service. You will know exactly where and when the incident happen and when the incident relief to help you make decision. Moreover, sharing current situation at places such as public parks, train stations, bus stations, restaurants or department stores will help others to decide whether they should go to those places right now or just wait until it meet their criteria.

About

Chain Driver

This app connects drivers and carriers with brokers, helping to improve driver reputation and secure repeat loads. It provides a centralized platform for load details, communication, issue reporting, and document submission, prioritizing driver privacy and control over tracking.

Highlights
  • Load details consolidation
  • Broker chat for support
  • Issue and delay reporting
  • Check-in/check-out updates
  • POD and image submission
  • Driver-controlled tracking
Features
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Join over 100k drivers and carriers that use chain to connect with the brokers they work with. Using chain helps improve your reputation with your broker customers, and get more repeat loads through chain. We are proudly made and designed in the USA. We thank all the hard-working drivers out there who spend time away from their loved ones and family to help keep America moving. Truckers make sure we have food on our plates. We salute you! God bless. IMPORTANT: We value your and other's safety, so please do not use this app, or any other app, while driving. By downloading, you agree to not use this app while driving because it is the right thing to do. We track loads, not drivers. Drivers love chain because we respect your privacy and allow you to control tracking on your own terms. You can see when tracking is enabled and turn it on or off when you are not on any loads. Please log in to the app to view the loads assigned to you. Finally, an app that puts the trucker first. When you're asked to download this app, we want to make sure you have all of the load information in one place. - Load details, appointment times, warehouse hours, pickup numbers, and contact info all in one place - A chat with your broker so you get all the help you need when you need it - Report issues and delays, get your questions answered or provide check-in / check-out updates - Send PODs, lumpers, and images to your brokers or dispatchers Truckers, we know you don't like to get forced to download apps, so we're on a mission to help make your life easier. Email us suggestions on what you would like to see in this app at support@trychain.com and we'll do our best to have your voices heard.

Screenshots

RoadMates4 screens
Chain Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoadMates at every 5 days against Chain Driver's fortnightly. RoadMates also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoadMates ships an update every 5 days, Chain Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RoadMates versus Chain Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadMatesChain Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaopan PramoonjaggoChaine, Inc.

Bugs and requests

RoadMates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chain Driver

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Delivery feature unavailable for some users
  • App doesn't keep up with load updates
  • Difficult to start tracking
  • Authorization code not sent
  • Hard to load and use interface
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  • App causes phone to run slow

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to submit location updates between destinations
  • Edit driver information for loads
  • Profile deletion option
  • Improved tracking reliability

In-app purchases

None

RoadMates

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoadMates free?
RoadMates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Driver free?
Chain Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoadMates or Chain Driver have ads?
Neither RoadMates nor Chain Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoadMates or Chain Driver?
RoadMates ships an update every 5 days, and Chain Driver fortnightly. Most recently, RoadMates was updated on October 2, 2026 and Chain Driver on October 23, 2026.

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