Comparison

Geotab Drive 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

Geotab Drive

This in-vehicle application connects to fleet management software and vehicle hardware. It offers drivers tools for asset inspections, managing hours of service, and handling roadside checks. Additional features are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Asset Inspection
  • Hours of Service (HOS)
  • Roadside Check
  • Messaging
Features
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Geotab Drive is a smart in-vehicle app for a driver's phone or mounted tablet that works in conjunction with MyGeotab software and GO devices installed vehicle products. Geotab Drive provides several valuable services to drivers in your fleet: - Asset Inspection - HOS (Hours of Service) - Roadside Check - Messages Many more useful features are forthcoming in future releases. PLEASE NOTE: Geotab Drive may not be available for your company. Please contact your reseller for more information. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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

Geotab Drive4 screens
Amazon Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Relay at 4.7 against Geotab Drive's 4.2. Amazon Relay also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 9%) and ratings volume (107K vs 2.1K). Geotab Drive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Relay has 107K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Geotab Drive's written reviews are positive against 40% of Amazon Relay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geotab Drive ships an update every 5 weeks, Amazon Relay fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Geotab Drive versus Amazon Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeotab DriveAmazon Relay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (107K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews39.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K107K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB351 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGeotabAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Geotab Drive

All ratings2,022 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative85.1%

Amazon Relay

All ratings106,375 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative50.6%

User reviews

Geotab Drive

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Makes keeping logs simple

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Announces false info loudly
  • 🐛 Kills battery
  • 🐛 Garbage
  • 🐛 Destroys battery life
  • 🐛 Buggy

Amazon Relay

From 107K 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

Geotab Drive

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Duty status changes automatically
  • Inaccurate mileage and location tracking
  • Logs not syncing properly
Show 3 more
  • Crashes during inspections
  • Incorrect HOS calculations
  • Logging out issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Visible timer during breaks
  • Smaller HOS buttons
  • Unassigned log management
Show 2 more
  • Personal drive option during 34hr reset
  • Driver identification on map

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

Geotab Drive

No in-app purchases

None

Amazon Relay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geotab Drive free?
Geotab Drive 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, Geotab Drive or Amazon Relay?
Amazon Relay is rated higher. Geotab Drive averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Amazon Relay averages 4.7 from 107K ratings.
Do Geotab Drive or Amazon Relay have ads?
Neither Geotab Drive nor Amazon Relay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geotab Drive or Amazon Relay?
Geotab Drive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Amazon Relay fortnightly. Most recently, Geotab Drive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Amazon Relay on October 24, 2026.

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