# TruckSmart ™ vs Pilot

The clearest difference is ads: TruckSmart ™ at none against Pilot's shown. TruckSmart ™ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 14%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot has 211K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TruckSmart ™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Pilot's.

TruckSmart ™ ships an update every 2 months, Pilot every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruckSmart ™ | Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucksmart/id420579235/reviews) | **[4.8 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **211K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **33.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 90 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Travelcenters of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/419938569) | [Pilot Flying J](https://appshunter.io/developer/474259678) |

## What reviewers say

### TruckSmart ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucksmart/id420579235)

Plan your routes with a comprehensive map of service locations. Find essential amenities like fuel, food, maintenance, and showers. Manage loyalty points and access 24/7 roadside assistance.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of service locations, Detailed amenity listings, Real-time shower and parking availability, Fuel price information, Pump activation with PumpSmart, 24/7 roadside repair assistance, Loyalty point redemption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient features like shower booking and fuel payment
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Rewards program with points and credits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Unreliable location tracking and mapping
- 🤔 Inconsistent app performance across locations
- 💸 Lack of incentives compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or reset password
- Disappearing payment methods and profile information
- Pump start and shower booking not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to redeem rewards for food and merchandise
- Improved parking reservation system
- Seamless integration of all app features


### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Simplified rewards program, Order food and drinks, Reserve showers and parking, Mobile fueling, Find store amenities

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile fueling
- 🚀 Easy shower reservations
- 👍 Good fuel prices and quality products
- 👍 Clean and well-equipped stores
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruckSmart ™ free?

TruckSmart ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilot free?

Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TruckSmart ™ or Pilot?

Pilot is rated higher. TruckSmart ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Pilot averages 4.8 from 211K ratings.

### Do TruckSmart ™ or Pilot have ads?

Pilot shows ads; TruckSmart ™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TruckSmart ™ or Pilot?

TruckSmart ™ ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot every 8 days. Most recently, TruckSmart ™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pilot on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*