Comparison

Pilot vs TruckingFiles

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

Head to head
About

Pilot

This app helps drivers find Pilot locations, manage rewards, and streamline stops. Order food, reserve amenities like showers and parking, and refuel quickly with mobile options.

Highlights
  • Mobile fueling
  • Shower and parking reservations
  • Food and drink ordering
  • Rewards program
  • Store locator with amenities
  • Simplified navigation
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

TruckingFiles

Features
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TruckingFiles is the driver companion app for commercial truck drivers operating under a licensed trucking company. LOAD MANAGEMENT View your assigned loads with full pickup and delivery details. See real-time status updates — Dispatched, At Shipper, On Route, Delivered. Access customer info, load number, total miles, and driver pay for every trip. BILL OF LADING (BOL) Scan BOL documents directly from your camera or upload from your photo library. Dispatch receives automatic email confirmation the moment you upload. Your BOL is stored securely and linked to the load. TRIP TRACKING Live GPS tracking during active deliveries. A persistent notification shows your current load while driving. Background location updates keep your dispatcher informed even when your screen is off — essential during long interstate hauls. REVENUE & SETTLEMENTS View your earnings by week, month, or year. See all unsettled loads awaiting payment and your full settlement history with gross pay, deductions, and net pay breakdown. MESSAGING Real-time chat with your dispatcher. Instant push notifications for new load assignments, settlement payments, and compliance document requests. DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE Receive and complete compliance documents directly in the app. DQ file requests and document uploads are handled without paperwork. Built exclusively for CDL drivers who want one simple, fast app to manage their entire workday — from load assignment to final delivery.

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
TruckingFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TruckingFiles at none against Pilot's shown. TruckingFiles also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Pilot's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 2 weeks, TruckingFiles weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pilot versus TruckingFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotTruckingFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (224K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings224K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPilot Flying JMustafa mohamed

Bugs and requests

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

TruckingFiles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

TruckingFiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruckingFiles free?
TruckingFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot or TruckingFiles have ads?
Pilot shows ads; TruckingFiles does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or TruckingFiles?
Pilot ships an update every 2 weeks, and TruckingFiles weekly. Most recently, Pilot was updated on November 3, 2026 and TruckingFiles on October 28, 2026.

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