Comparison

Transfix vs FourKites

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

Head to head
About

Transfix

This app helps trucking carriers find, book, and manage full truckload freight. It offers AI-driven load recommendations, document uploading, GPS tracking, and accelerated payment options to streamline operations and increase earnings.

Highlights
  • Find, bid, and book truck loads 24/7
  • AI-driven load recommendations
  • Document uploading via smartphone camera
  • Built-in GPS tracking for loads
  • Accelerated payment options
  • Manage bids, loads, and drivers
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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Transfix empowers carriers to find, book, and manage loads on the lanes they love – all from a single mobile app. With Transfix, carriers and truckers alike gain greater visibility, control, and convenience to grow their businesses. That’s the power of the Transfix Intelligent Freight Platform™. Transfix works with trucking carriers who transport FTL (full truckload) freight with dry vans and reefers Dispatchers and Owner-Operators can book, bid, manage, and track the progress of truckloads with less hassle. Plus, our Smart Loadboard highlights loads just for you with our AI-driven recommendations. The app also includes a suite of trucker tools so truck drivers can spend less time on the phone and more time on the road. Get details for load pick-up and drop-off, access built-in GPS tracking, and accelerate payments by uploading delivery documents with the device camera. Trusted by carriers for our industry expertise, world-class support, and cutting-edge technology — Transfix is carrier driven. With the Transfix mobile app, you can: BOOK MORE TRUCK LOADS & EARN MORE MONEY - Find truckloads, bid, and book freight 24/7 from our mobile load board app - Save the lanes you want to run and get notified as soon as they’re available - No broker phone calls required to bid or book - Use your personalized Dashboard to manage bids, book loads, assign drivers, and upload documents - Get paid fast with Triumph Pay QuickPay* - Instantly access lumper codes or get reimbursed for eligible expenses (e.g. lumpers, detention) with reimbursement requests in-app, promptly! - Instant notification of offers and new recommended loads MANAGE WORK FROM ANYWHERE - Find, assign, track, and manage truck loads right from your phone - Sign secure rate confirmations directly in the app - Get proactive alerts when details are needed to keep your business running smoothly - Track and share load progress and route path using your device GPS - See detailed pick-up and drop-off details for every load - Upload documents by simply snapping a picture from your smartphone - Always have access to active and past loads - Receive 365/24/7 customer service on every load, no matter what FREE ACCESS TO PERSONALIZED TRUCK LOADS, TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS - 24/7 access to newly available loads - We’ll make work easier by recommending loads for you - Search and filter loads based on your preferences and book truck loads in seconds START WORKING WITH TRANSFIX TODAY – VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT US TO SIGN UP AND LEARN MORE Website: transfix.io Email: operations@transfix.io Phone: (929) 293-0360 *Note: Visit TriumphPay for details and to enroll.

About

FourKites

Access the full power of a logistics platform on your mobile device. Track shipments, monitor ETAs, view load locations on a map, and communicate with others regarding your loads. Stay updated with real-time tracking and utilize powerful search filters.

Highlights
  • Real-time load tracking
  • ETA monitoring
  • Map view of loads
  • Load messaging
  • Tracking update notifications
  • Advanced load search
Features
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Here is the power of FK platform at your finger tips: • Check where your load is and it’s current status • Keep track of ETA’s and stop arrival and departure times • View where your loads are on a map • Read and post messages on your loads • Keep track of tracking updates for your loads • Filter loads using the powerful search feature

Screenshots

Transfix4 screens
FourKites4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transfix at 4.8 against FourKites's 3.9. Transfix also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 22%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 200). FourKites's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). 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

Transfix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transfix has 4.6K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Transfix's written reviews are positive against 22% of FourKites's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transfix ships an update every 3 weeks, FourKites every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Transfix versus FourKites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransfixFourKites
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better3.9 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better200
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransfix, Inc.FourKites, Inc.

Customer experience

Transfix

All ratings4,603 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.3%

FourKites

All ratings200 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative68.0%

User reviews

Transfix

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Great app and great rate
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Downloading issues
  • 🐛 Communication problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable delivery times
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Tracking problems

FourKites

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Works as it should
  • 👍 Inbound visibility in my pocket
  • 👍 Very nice app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App closes when checking map/stops
  • 🐛 Login issues/page reloads
  • 🐛 Tracking data inaccurate/drops
  • 🐛 Notifications not working

Bugs and requests

Transfix

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Location tracking not working properly
  • Search functionality not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add lumper fee information
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Add photo upload for proof of delivery

FourKites

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • App crashes when loading tracking map or updating info
  • App closes when trying to see map pins or stops/notes
  • Login page reloads and does not log in
  • Filter closes app before completion
  • App only shows one stop, not others
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  • Tracking shows trucks zig-zagging or in the ocean
  • Notifications setting asks to log out
  • App randomly crashes when opening
  • App crashes immediately after opening
  • App crashes when trying to open after update
  • App crashes when trying to load map
  • No maps available when opening route
  • App crashes when looking at location (iOS 16)
  • App crashes when clicking maps icon
  • App crashes when trying to load map for delivery
  • Location crash is back when clicking map icon
  • App crashes when going to location details
  • App crashes every time map button is hit
  • Crashing on map tracking after iOS update
  • App shuts down when clicking map location button
  • App crashes when clicking to see map
  • App crashes as soon as you log in
  • App crashes when attempting to enter filter criteria
  • App crashes as soon as you try to open it
  • App crashes as soon as I open it after working for a year
  • App crashes after just one use
  • Crashes at sign in constantly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix app crashes when viewing maps
  • Improve tracking accuracy and consistency
  • Fix notification issues
  • Allow users to stay logged in
  • Improve ETA accuracy and display
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  • Make app more user-friendly
  • Revert to old Home Screen design
  • Show all stops on the route
  • Fix filter functionality
  • Display scheduled appointment times

In-app purchases

None

Transfix

No in-app purchases

None

FourKites

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transfix free?
Transfix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FourKites free?
FourKites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transfix or FourKites?
Transfix is rated higher. Transfix averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while FourKites averages 3.9 from 200 ratings.
Do Transfix or FourKites have ads?
Neither Transfix nor FourKites shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transfix or FourKites?
Transfix ships an update every 3 weeks, and FourKites every 6 weeks. Most recently, Transfix was updated on September 28, 2026 and FourKites on September 28, 2026.

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