Comparison

iDispatch vs Empire Expedite

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

Head to head
About

iDispatch

This app allows drivers to share their real-time location with clients upon request. It requires an existing iDispatch membership and is designed for tracking and dispatching purposes across various industries.

Highlights
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Customer tracking requests
  • Dispatching capabilities
  • Industry-wide driver support
  • iDispatch membership integration
Read full description

This is a tracking / dispatching app designed for drivers in all industries. Please download this app only if you are a driver willing to allow Brokers, Shippers, customers or others to track your location. This app is designed to work with your current iDispatch membership. With this app, you can allow your customers to track you, whenever it is requested. https://www.idispatch.com/privacy-policy https://www.idispatch.com/terms-conditions

About

Empire Expedite

This application allows users to track the real-time location of drivers. It serves as a central hub for monitoring logistics and ensuring efficient operations.

Highlights
  • Driver location tracking
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Logistics management
  • Operational efficiency
Features
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Empire is an all-in-one mobile application designed to streamline daily work for professional drivers, dispatchers, and fleet management. Manage loads, track status, communicate directly, and handle your documents in one convenient tool. Key Features: - Smart Dispatch Communication: Receive potential load offers instantly, discuss details with dispatchers, and accept profitable offers without delays. - Integrated Location & Tracking Chats: Keep dispatchers updated automatically with real-time location sharing and dedicated load-specific chats. - Automated Pickup & Delivery Workflow: Easily update status at loading and unloading points with step-by-step guidance, reducing manual reporting. - Comprehensive Driver Profile: Access all your personal info, vehicle data, performance stats, and work settings in a clean, unified profile. - Loads & Trip Management: Track current active trips, view completed loads, and browse scheduled assignments with detailed instructions. - Documentation: Seamlessly upload BOLs, receipts, and shipping documents directly through the app. Track payments and settlements effortlessly. - HR Support & Assistance: Get direct assistance from the HR department for support, queries, and company updates whenever you need them.

Screenshots

iDispatch4 screens
Empire Expedite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDispatch at 83% against Empire Expedite's 18%. iDispatch also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7). Empire Expedite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (134 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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. iDispatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Empire Expedite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDispatch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empire Expedite has 134 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iDispatch's written reviews are positive against 18% of Empire Expedite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDispatch ships an update every 11 days, Empire Expedite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDispatch versus Empire Expedite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDispatchEmpire Expedite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better2.7 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDISPATCH, LLCEmpire National Inc

Customer experience

iDispatch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Empire Expedite

All ratings134 ratings
Positive41.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative57.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative73.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iDispatch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
None

Empire Expedite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDispatch free?
iDispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Empire Expedite free?
Empire Expedite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDispatch or Empire Expedite?
iDispatch is rated higher. iDispatch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Empire Expedite averages 2.7 from 134 ratings.
Do iDispatch or Empire Expedite have ads?
Neither iDispatch nor Empire Expedite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDispatch or Empire Expedite?
iDispatch ships an update every 11 days, and Empire Expedite every 2 weeks. Most recently, iDispatch was updated on July 5, 2026 and Empire Expedite on September 27, 2026.

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