Comparison

Logistics Manager vs ATS FreightMatch

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

Head to head
About

Logistics Manager

Access in-depth analysis and news for logistics and supply chain professionals. Covers omni-channel, warehousing, freight, and industry innovations. Includes exclusive digital editions and supplements.

Highlights
  • Logistics and supply chain news
  • In-depth case studies
  • Coverage of key logistics issues
  • Exclusive digital editions
  • Access to back issues
  • Industry supplements
Features
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Logistics Manager provides news, insight and analysis for logistics and supply chain professionals within retail, wholesale, manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, utilities, transportation, technology, electronics, communications, process engineering, public and third sector organisations. As one of the only logistics publications led by a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, our editor Malory Davies FCILT provides an editorial programme focused on the core competencies essential to the modern logistics and transport functions. All links in the supply and value chains are covered in every monthly issue of the journal with in-depth case studies detailing how organisations are reducing operating costs and boosting the efficiency of their goods-to-market operations. Logistics Manager provides extensive coverage of the key logistics issues that matter to our readers, covering: * Omni-channel * Reverse logistics * Warehousing, including management and automation * Intralogistics, including materials handling, storage and picking * Logistics technologies, including WMS, ERP and S&OP * Property * 3PLs and 4PLs * Vehicle fleets and distribution * Air, ocean and rail freight * Express and mail operations * Pallet networks * New contracts * Logistics innovations * Politics and legislation * Sustainability * Professional Development * Industry movers and updates …and a great deal more From monthly analysis via this app and the print magazine, to daily and weekly alerts via our email newsletters, Logistics Manager gives you the logistics intelligence you need. EXCLUSIVE: The print magazine is published 10 times a year, but two additional editions are published exclusively digitally and you can access all editions via this app. Download this app to get access to: + Each monthly edition of Logistics Manager – including the two exclusive editions not available in print + Big Sheds property features within Logistics Manager editions over the course of the year + Top 50 Logistics Services Providers annual supplement, giving subscribers an in-depth breakdown of the leading providers within 3PLs, freight forwarding, pallet networks, express and mail, air cargo, shipping liners and also those rising stars of the industry + LM-sheds annual supplement, providing an annual exposure of the property opportunities across the UK + Years’ worth of back issues available to order for instant access Please note: the app provides an access and storage platform for any and all issues of Logistics Manager and associated supplements that you subscribe to, which you can do directly via the app, we do not provide content complimentary with the app. Please find our Terms & Conditions at https://www.logisticsmanager.com/terms-conditions/ Please find our Privacy Policy at https://www.logisticsmanager.com/privacy-policy/

About

ATS FreightMatch

This app connects trucking companies and drivers with quality freight opportunities. It offers features like in-app rate negotiation, document scanning, and map-based searching to help users book loads efficiently and increase earnings.

Highlights
  • In-app rate negotiation
  • Document scanning
  • Map-based load searching
  • Immediate reload options
  • Administrator and driver modes
  • Saved and recent searches
  • Suggested loads
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ATS FreightMatch is a load board app that provides access to quality freight with accurate information and a consistent user-friendly experience so you can move freight with confidence. Become a more efficient trucking company with the best flatbed — including over-dimensional — reefer and dry van freight at your fingertips. Equipped with in-app rate negotiation, document scanning, map based searching, and immediate reload options, ATS FreightMatch offers trucking companies and drivers a simple and effective way to book more freight and earn more money, faster. Finding your next load should not be complicated. You should never have to waste time figuring out what you’ll be hauling, where you’ll be going and how much you’ll be paid. You need a load board app that will keep your trucks moving and your business profitable. ATS FreightMatch has all of the features you need to find and book freight, connecting you with accurate load details without having to talk to anyone. With ATS FreightMatch, you’ll get: • Rate negotiation: You have the option to make an offer on bookable shipments in the app • In-app document scanning: Upload your BOLs, PODs, invoices and more in seconds • Map based searching: Find your next load with ease by viewing a list of available loads on a map • The ability to operate as an administrator to manage users and book loads for your trucks • The ability to operate as a driver, booking loads for yourself • Reload Options: Receive a list of reload options during the load booking process, and book reloads immediately after booking your previous load. • Saved and recent searches: ATS FreightMatch allows users to save their favorite search criteria, and recent searches are automatically saved for easier load searching • Suggested Loads: We’ll help you find your next load, by suggesting loads that match your load history, and favorite searches• Access to the best flatbed (including OD), reefer and dry van freight • Accurate load information: Know when additional equipment is needed, appointment requirements and other information needed to execute the load properly • An app backed by a company that’s been helping drivers find quality freight since 1955 • Access to freight you won’t find on any load boards • The ability to book loads — without talking to a person — on your schedule • Support from dedicated experts when you need it • A simple, yet effective, interface with the features you need to be successful and nothing you don’t Choose from the best freight options. Tap the load that suits your needs. Earn more money. It’s really that simple. Download ATS FreightMatch today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Logistics Manager at 100% against ATS FreightMatch's 25%. Logistics Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). ATS FreightMatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Logistics Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. ATS FreightMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logistics Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATS FreightMatch has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Logistics Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of ATS FreightMatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logistics Manager ships an update every 9 months, ATS FreightMatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Logistics Manager versus ATS FreightMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogistics ManagerATS FreightMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkabo Media LtdAnderson Trucking Service, Inc.

Customer experience

Logistics Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ATS FreightMatch

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Logistics Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Logistics Manager Subscription$74.991 Year
One-time9
  • LM September 2012Free
  • LM August 2013Free
  • LM October 2013$9.99
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  • Logistics Manager November 2013$9.99
  • LM December 2013$9.99
  • Logistics Manager April 2016$9.99
  • Logistics Manager May 2016$9.99
  • Logistics Mgr Dec 2019$9.99
  • Logistics Mgr Sep 2019$9.99
None

ATS FreightMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logistics Manager free?
Logistics Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATS FreightMatch free?
ATS FreightMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logistics Manager or ATS FreightMatch?
Logistics Manager is rated higher. Logistics Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ATS FreightMatch averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Logistics Manager or ATS FreightMatch have ads?
Logistics Manager shows ads; ATS FreightMatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Logistics Manager or ATS FreightMatch?
Logistics Manager ships an update every 9 months, and ATS FreightMatch every 4 months. Most recently, Logistics Manager was updated on October 8, 2026 and ATS FreightMatch on October 9, 2026.

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