Comparison

Geotab Drive vs FreightQ

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

FreightQ

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FreightQ gives drivers a workspace for loads assigned by their carrier. - View active and completed trips and pickup and delivery details - Update arrival, pickup, and delivery statuses - Scan and upload proof-of-delivery paperwork, reviewing each page before sending - View paid driver statements and maintenance balances when available - Receive notifications when paperwork needs attention and resubmit it Drivers sign in with an account provided by a participating carrier.

Screenshots

Geotab Drive4 screens
FreightQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FreightQ at fortnightly against Geotab Drive's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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

Geotab Drive ships an update every 5 weeks, FreightQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Geotab Drive versus FreightQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeotab DriveFreightQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeotabFr8 Technologies LLC

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
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  • 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
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  • Personal drive option during 34hr reset
  • Driver identification on map

FreightQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geotab Drive

No in-app purchases

None

FreightQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geotab Drive free?
Geotab Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreightQ free?
FreightQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Geotab Drive or FreightQ have ads?
Neither Geotab Drive nor FreightQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geotab Drive or FreightQ?
Geotab Drive ships an update every 5 weeks, and FreightQ fortnightly. Most recently, Geotab Drive was updated on October 24, 2026 and FreightQ on October 7, 2026.

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