Comparison

Dispatch Driver vs iDispatch

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

Head to head
About

Dispatch Driver

This app allows drivers for private hire, taxi, and limousine services to receive and manage bookings from their dispatching company. It facilitates signing on/off shift, updating booking statuses, and handling payments, including cash and credit card transactions.

Highlights
  • Receive and manage bookings
  • Sign on/off shift
  • Update booking status
  • Manage fare and payment details
  • Record cash and credit card payments
  • Automatic calculation of charges
  • Email receipts to passengers
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Dispatch Driver app can be used by private hire, taxi, chauffeur service and limousine hire drivers to receive bookings from their dispatching company via the Dispatch booking system. It allows authorised drivers to sign on and off shift, receive bookings, update the status of active bookings, manage booking payments (including fare, waiting time charges, car park fees, extras and credit card fees), record cash payments received and take credit card payments. Now you can access all of your pre-booked and instant bookings in the palm of your hand, from anywhere and at anytime! What can you do? - Sign on and off shift - Enable location tracking when you are signed on shift - Instantly receive dispatched bookings with full details of the passenger, flight information, collection time, pickup, via points and drop off locations, wait and return instructions and of any fare to collect - Get push notifications when a new booking is received - Accept or reject dispatched bookings - Easily set the current status of a booking (at pickup, passenger on board, soon to clear or clear) - Have waiting time and credit card fee charges automatically calculated - Record details of any extras such as car park fees - Record details of cash payments and take credit card payments - Email a receipt to the passenger And much, much more. Location tracking enables the current location of all authorised, on shift drivers to be reflected in real time on a map view via the Dispatch booking system, enabling the dispatcher to quickly and easily dispatch jobs to the nearest available driver. All booking status updates are instantly reflected within the Dispatch booking system, enabling the dispatcher to monitor the status of every active job. How to get started? Download the app and simply enter your company's registration number and your driver number to begin. However, your company will have to be registered for Dispatch first. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. When off duty, please sign off shift via the application to disable the GPS based location updates feature.

About

iDispatch

This app provides a comprehensive solution for businesses to track and manage their drivers and operations. It offers real-time GPS tracking, communication tools, and detailed reporting to streamline logistics and improve fleet coordination. Customers can also track their orders with smart tracking links.

Highlights
  • Smart GPS tracking
  • Real-time communication
  • Instant fleet coordination
  • Driver movement reporting
  • Customer order tracking
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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Looking for a driver tracking and dispatching app that will also allow you to share your drivers location with your customers? Well, you must try iDispatch. iDispatch is the fastest and easiest way to get:
 - Smart tracking - Streamlined operations - Real-time communication - Instant fleet coordination - Industry-leading efficiencies Offering intuitive UI, advanced GPS tracking with GPS tracking links, and real-time messaging, iDispatch easily manages and improves business performance for shipping and transportation professionals. ► TWO APPS THAT WORK TOGETHER iDispatch is the complete Dispatcher / Operator platform growing companies have been waiting for. It consists of two simple, yet reliable apps for managing and tracking. 1. iDispatch Dispatcher – Command Central for Dispatchers and Management 2. iDispatch Operator – Powerful GPS Tracking Solutions for Drivers and Operators Two powerful solutions that work together seamlessly to connect drivers, clients, and all members of your team.
 ► iDISPATCH DISPATCHER APP FEATURES iDispatch Dispatcher offers a wide range of all-new services. ● Real-time Tracking Get immediate and accurate geo-tracking for driver speed, distance, and location across all your shipments, deliveries, and logistics.
 ● Driver Movement Reporting Coordinate your fleet instantly. Receive detailed 72-hour driver movement reports for management analysis and strategic advantages.
 ● Messaging Connect all drivers, dispatchers, and employees for seamless communication. It’s simple and effective, whether at your desk or on the move. ● Exportable Data from Amazon (Coming Soon) Grow your small business with big data. Export data from Amazon and create new profit opportunities for your company.
 ● Fully Integrated with Google Maps Seamless integration with Google Maps allows all team members to benefit from iDispatch’s end-to-end solutions. ● Customer Tracking Solutions Delight customers with smart tracking for their orders. It’s simple and easy with iDispatch. ● Cross-Platform & All Devices Stay synced and organised with the help of our web and mobile platforms. You’re always connected. You’re always up to date.
 ► EXPLORE IDISPATCH DISPATCHER It costs absolutely nothing to get started with iDispatch Dispatcher Free
with 15 day's trial time limit. You get it all with 15 day's trial free, then you have to purchase any plan.
 Membership for unlimited Dispatchers and Operators, premium features, and tools, backed by 24/7 specialist support.
Optimize your efficiency. Maximize profits. Take your operations to the next level with iDispatch Dispatcher Premium. - Features Includes -- All - Activity History – 30 Days - 3rd Party Tracking – Unlimited Tracking Links - Operators Per Account – Unlimited - Custom Alarms – Unlimited - Text Customer Support -- Unlimited
Learn why smart companies use iDispatch Apps to improve productivity every day. ► Download this Dispatcher app now with FREE TRIAL of 15 day's. ------ ABOUT iDispatch 
We’re appreciated by our clients for delivering high-end tracking services. At iDispatch, we only focus on our core values of excellence, dedication, and quality to deliver the most ground-breaking driver-tracking app that’s known for its simplicity and scalability.
We have over 20 years of experience in the trucking sector, and that makes us capable to deliver outstanding services to satisfy customers.
If you have any issues or suggestions, please contact us by email: info@idispatch.com. 
https://www.idispatch.com/privacy-policy https://www.idispatch.com/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Dispatch Driver4 screens
iDispatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dispatch Driver at none against iDispatch's 6. iDispatch's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (74 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. iDispatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Dispatch Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dispatch Driver against 4.6 for iDispatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDispatch has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Dispatch Driver's written reviews are positive against 100% of iDispatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dispatch Driver ships an update monthly, iDispatch every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dispatch Driver versus iDispatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDispatch DriveriDispatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings274 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDever Software LtdIDISPATCH, LLC

Customer experience

Dispatch Driver

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

iDispatch

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dispatch Driver

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

iDispatch

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Plan$29.991 Month
  • Platinum Monthly$99.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan$149.991 Year
  • Gold Annually$299.991 Year
  • Platinum Annually$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Dispatch Driver free?
Dispatch Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDispatch free?
iDispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dispatch Driver or iDispatch?
iDispatch is rated higher. Dispatch Driver averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iDispatch averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.
Do Dispatch Driver or iDispatch have ads?
Neither Dispatch Driver nor iDispatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dispatch Driver or iDispatch?
Dispatch Driver ships an update monthly, and iDispatch every 11 days. Most recently, Dispatch Driver was updated on June 1, 2026 and iDispatch on June 11, 2026.

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