Trucker Tools vs Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trucker Tools
This app serves as a digital co-driver for truckers, simplifying load management. It allows users to find, book, and track loads, submit proof of delivery, and access essential tools like fuel calculators and points of interest. The platform aims to streamline operations and accelerate payment processes for drivers.
- Find and book loads
- Driver-controlled load tracking
- Streamlined document submission
- Locate truck stops and fuel stations
- Fuel price guide
- Weight calculator
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Trucker Tools is your digital co-driver for smooth operations. Find, book, and track loads, submit PODs, and get paid faster—all from your phone. Access key points of interest, fuel, and weight calculators. Trucker Tools is trusted by over 350k drivers, helping you stay ahead on the road. ==Find & Book Loads== - Reduce calls to brokers with a detailed and updated load board - See rates and submit quotes directly from your phone - Book loads quickly with the Book-It-Now feature ==Track Your Loads== - Driver-controlled tracking ends when the load is complete - Start, pause, and stop the load track - Automatically send updates to reduce check calls ==Get Paid Faster== - Streamline document submission for quicker payments - Use your phone’s camera to upload PODs and more ==Plan Your Trip== - Locate truck stops, fuel stations, and Walmarts - Access a real-time fuel price guide - Find weigh scales, rest areas, truck washes, and medical care ==Essential Tools for Truckers== - Routing and fuel optimizer - Axle weight calculator for precise load management Learn more about our carrier-forward capacity sourcing and load-tracking solutions at https://www.truckertools.com Follow us on social media @trucker_tools Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.truckertools.com/terms Have a question? Contact us at https://www.truckertools.com/contact-us
Pilot
This app helps drivers maximize their stops on the road. It offers faster rewards, mobile fueling, and the ability to reserve amenities like showers and parking. Easily find Pilot stores and the services you need for your journey.
- Simplified rewards program
- Order food and drinks
- Reserve showers and parking
- Mobile fueling
- Find store amenities
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Whether you're fueling up, grabbing a bite, or earning rewards, the Pilot™ app is your wingman for the road ahead. Whatever you drive, see how the Pilot app can help you get the most out of every stop: Same, But Better No steep learning curve here. We took what worked about the last version of our app and redesigned it to be faster, more reliable, and easier to navigate. Rewards That Go the Distance Get rewarded faster than ever with a simplified PushForPoints experience and easier-to-find offers and challenges. Move Faster, Save Time Loaded with features designed for drivers. Order food and drinks, reserve showers and parking, and tank up faster with Mobile Fueling. Find What You Need Quickly locate Pilot stores and the amenities you need for your journey, like your favorite food, showers, overnight parking spaces, laundry, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pilot at 4.8 against Trucker Tools's 4.1. Pilot also leads on ratings volume (211K vs 2K) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Trucker Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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.
Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot has 211K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Trucker Tools's written reviews are positive against 34% of Pilot's.
Trucker Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trucker Tools | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (2K ratings) | 4.8 (211K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | 33.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K | 211K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #104 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Trucker Tools, LLC | Pilot Flying J |
Customer experience
Trucker Tools
Pilot
User reviews
Trucker Tools
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking loads
- 🚀 Useful truck stop information
- 🚀 Convenient features for drivers
- 👍 Good app for brokers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with constant tracking
- 👎 Unreliable load tracking
- 👎 Difficult to use and navigate
Pilot
From 211K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile fueling
- 🚀 Easy shower reservations
- 👍 Good fuel prices and quality products
- 👍 Clean and well-equipped stores
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Issues with mobile fueling and points tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent shower availability and wait times
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive app navigation
Bugs and requests
Trucker Tools
Reported bugs
4 issues- Blank/white screen issues
- Login and verification problems
- Inaccurate location tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track multiple loads at once
- More user-friendly load search functionality
- Better integration with ELD systems
- Improved privacy controls
Pilot
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to log in or verify accounts
- Inconsistent points tracking and redemption
- Shower reservations not clearing properly
- Parking reservations getting stuck in the app
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to reserve multiple showers at once
- Option to view shower queue length in the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for loyalty card and payments
- Improved parking reservation system within the app
- Better communication about app maintenance and outages
In-app purchases
Trucker Tools
No in-app purchases
Pilot
No in-app purchases
