iDispatch vs Empire Expedite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time location tracking
- Customer tracking requests
- Dispatching capabilities
- Industry-wide driver support
- iDispatch membership integration
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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
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.
- Driver location tracking
- Real-time monitoring
- Logistics management
- Operational efficiency
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDispatch at 83% against Empire Expedite's 18%. iDispatch also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.7). Empire Expedite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (144 vs 9). 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
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.
iDispatch holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empire Expedite has 144 ratings behind it against 9, 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.
iDispatch ships an update every 11 days, Empire Expedite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDispatch | Empire Expedite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 2.7 (144 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 144 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDISPATCH, LLC | Empire National Inc |
Customer experience
iDispatch
Empire Expedite
Bugs and requests
iDispatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Empire Expedite
Reported bugs
12 issues- Bid price bar caps at 3 digits
- Messages delayed by 5-40 minutes
- Load notifications delayed, load not in app
- Distance map in latest version is not helpful
- App switching itself to 'Available' mode
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- Future zip location not working for load offers
- App insists user is assigned a load when not
- Status stays yellow unavailable, zip won't refresh
- Cannot log on after reinstalling, error using two devices
- Notifications not showing full info
- Old loads stay forever, take time to remove
- Password issues, cannot change password
Requested features
12 requests- Update map in app
- Add auto tracking
- Chat option for drivers and dispatchers
- Show full load info in initial notification
- Make it easier to delete old loads
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- Add ability to click and see direction of travel
- Show driver's distance to pickup
- Option to select local stops or any trip
- Add comment/notes box for specific load preferences
- Drivers need to be able to enter/update ETAs
- Implement radius feature for load offers
- Add more settings features to the app
In-app purchases
iDispatch
- Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
Empire Expedite
No in-app purchases
