FR8Star vs Carriers Dispatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FR8Star
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.
- Access high-paying loads
- Simplify load management
- Consolidated load information
- View shipper and broker details
- Automatic status updates
- Direct access to directions
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Gain access to thousands of high quality, high paying loads, and take the complexity out of load and shipper management for free through the FR8Star mobile app. The FR8Star app removes the need for physical paperwork, emails and notes by consolidating all Load Information in one simple interface. View shipper and broker contact information, load photos, dimensions, loading and unloading methods, directions and specific requests right from the app! Remove the need for tedious phone calls and emails to shipper and broker regarding the status and location of load. Use your phones location service to provide hands-off, automatic updates – giving you more time and freedom to focus on what matters – your safety and your time! Using the FR8Star app makes you a desirable carrier for thousands of FR8Star brokers, opening the door to new and repeat business.
Carriers Dispatch
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CONTACT YOUR PROFIT CONSULTANT BEFORE DOWNLOADING THIS APP Consistent profit building in any market. This app is managed and setup by your Dispatcher. The goal is simple: build consistent profits and eliminate losses in any market. If you’re an Owner Operator working with a Dispatcher, both of you must stay focused on building profits as a team and not just staying busy. **PES - YOUR UNIQUE PROFITABILITY STATUS** This app provides AI-powered guidance built by drivers, for drivers. It tracks your exact situation so you can clearly see what builds profits and what creates losses. Just follow your PES guidance and keep it positive. **Negative PES** = losses are building → change your booking strategy **Positive PES** = profits are building → focus on loads that improve PES **HOW TO USE THE APP** 1. Set the App Starting Odometer to match your truck. 2. Your Dispatcher submits all completed loads. 3. Monitor your PES and focus on loads that improve it. To start this service, contact your Dispatcher. They must be a member of the Profit Consultant service to create your account and help you get started. For more information visit https://www.eye1.net/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FR8Star at monthly against Carriers Dispatch's every 4 months. 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.
FR8Star ships an update monthly, Carriers Dispatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FR8Star | Carriers Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandhills Global, Inc. | Eye1 Global Service LLC |
In-app purchases
FR8Star
No in-app purchases
Carriers Dispatch
No in-app purchases
