Comparison

Motive Driver vs Amazon Relay

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

Head to head
About

Motive Driver

This app helps commercial drivers comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations using an electronic logging device (ELD). It also facilitates driver safety, dispatch management, vehicle inspections, and document uploads. Receive proactive alerts for HOS violations and communicate with fleet managers.

Highlights
  • Electronic Hours of Service (HOS) logging
  • FMCSA compliance
  • Proactive HOS violation alerts
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • GPS tracking and dispatch updates
  • Driver safety performance review
  • Document and photo uploads
Features
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ELD COMPLIANCE The Motive Driver App makes recording Hours of Service (HOS) on your iPhone or iPad fast and easy. It complies with the FMCSA regulations, including Part 395. When used with the Motive Vehicle Gateway device, the app helps fleets and individual commercial drivers meet their obligations outlined under the ELD mandate. Supports current Canadian Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Connect the Motive Driver App to the Motive Vehicle Gateway via Bluetooth to stay compliant through an electronic logging device (ELD). Proactively alerts you when you’re running out of driving time to avoid Hours of Service (HOS) violations. Displays total hours worked for the week and your available Hours of Service for any given day and the following day. Can be switched to Inspection Mode to show ELD logs to an officer during a roadside inspection without compromising the driver’s privacy. TRACKING & TELEMATICS When dispatched, GPS location data is shared to the Motive Fleet Dashboard to update dispatchers and fleet managers on stops and arrivals. DRIVER SAFETY Review Motive Dashcam videos and safety events to understand driving performance. See your DRIVE risk score, a benchmark against Motive’s entire network of vehicles. DISPATCH & WORKFLOW Confirm and receive assigned dispatches. View important load details and manage tasks for active deliveries. Review past dispatches. Message your fleet manager or dispatcher directly through the Motive Driver App. Upload important documents, like bills of lading or accident photos. MAINTENANCE Complete pre-trip and post-trip driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) so you can report and keep track of any defects. SUSTAINABILITY Upload fuel receipts to generate fuel reports in the Motive Fleet Dashboard. GET SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Call or email our friendly 24/7 support team with any questions. OVERVIEW The Motive Driver App is compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS 10.0 or higher. Motive Driver App is brought to you by Motive. It’s used by drivers and vehicle operators across many industries including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture, passenger transit, and delivery. For more information about the Motive Driver App and the FMCSA-registered Motive ELD, visit gomotive.com.

About

Amazon Relay

This app helps carriers, owner-operators, and drivers manage freight on the go. It allows booking and managing loads, finding safe truck-friendly routes, and accessing site-specific facility information for faster entry. Drivers can also track paperwork and report delays.

Highlights
  • Book and manage loads
  • Load board for scheduling
  • Suggested reloads for efficiency
  • Truck-friendly route navigation
  • Site-specific facility information
  • Digital proof of delivery
  • Load history tracking
Features
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The Amazon Relay mobile app is for carriers, owner-operators and drivers who want to manage their Relay freight on the go. From the grocery store checkout line to the parking lot of fuel stop, carriers and owner-operators can use the app to book and manage loads anywhere they get a phone signal. And truck drivers can use the Relay app to find the safest route for their Amazon cargo, along with site-specific information about facilities that makes entry faster. If you’re a carrier or owner-operator, you’ll like… * Load Board that makes it easy to book loads that fit your schedule * Suggested Reloads that maximize drivers’ schedules by surfacing additional trips along their routes * Post A Truck, which automatically books loads that match truck availability * Trips page, where you can view booked loads and assign or update drivers * Push notifications about important updates and announcements from Relay Drivers will enjoy… * Free navigation on truck-friendly routes, including routing to Amazon truck entrances * Lane guidance that tells drivers which lane they should be in while approaching their next turn * Notifications when loads are ready for pick up, when loads get cancelled, or when new loads get added to a driver’s schedule * Load History, where drivers can view the last two weeks of loads hauled for Amazon * Ability to report delays or disruptions to company dispatchers and Amazon * Digital proof of delivery and bills of lading documents that make it easier to track paperwork By using this app, you agree to the Amazon Relay Terms of Use (relay.amazon.com/terms (http://relay.amazon.com/terms) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy (http://www.amazon.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Motive Driver4 screens
Amazon Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Relay at 4.7 against Motive Driver's 4.4. Amazon Relay also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (105K vs 12K). Motive Driver's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amazon Relay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Relay has 105K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Motive Driver's written reviews are positive against 39% of Amazon Relay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, Amazon Relay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Motive Driver versus Amazon Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotive DriverAmazon Relay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)4.7 (105K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews39.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K105K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB345 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMotive Technologies IncAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Motive Driver

All ratings11,642 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative62.3%

Amazon Relay

All ratings105,206 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews560 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative50.9%

User reviews

Motive Driver

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient logging
  • 📈 Helpful for compliance
  • 💻 Reliable on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚧 Inaccurate speed detection
  • 🔍 Lack of visibility on logs sent
  • 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for Canadian drivers

Amazon Relay

From 105K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient check-in/out process
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Streamlined load management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS navigation
  • 🕰️ Slow load board performance
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 💰 Low pay rates
  • 🔍 Inaccurate location data

Bugs and requests

Motive Driver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect drive time logging
  • Unreliable Bluetooth connection
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to see logs sent/unsent
  • Automatic location logging
  • Customizable inspection checklists
  • Dark mode for night driving
  • Improved HOS management for Canada

Amazon Relay

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scanning issues with package barcodes
  • Inconsistent check-in/out process
  • Navigation routing errors
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect load status updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to avoid toll roads
  • Improved notification system for load changes
  • Customizable layout and navigation options
  • Integration with Bluetooth barcode scanners
  • Offline mode functionality

In-app purchases

None

Motive Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Amazon Relay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motive Driver free?
Motive Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amazon Relay free?
Amazon Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motive Driver or Amazon Relay?
Amazon Relay is rated higher. Motive Driver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Amazon Relay averages 4.7 from 105K ratings.
Do Motive Driver or Amazon Relay have ads?
Neither Motive Driver nor Amazon Relay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motive Driver or Amazon Relay?
Motive Driver ships an update every 8 days, and Amazon Relay fortnightly. Most recently, Motive Driver was updated on October 16, 2026 and Amazon Relay on October 17, 2026.

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