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Head-to-head

MacroPoint For Truckers vs FourKites CarrierLink

MacroPoint For Truckers 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner FourKites CarrierLink
FourKites CarrierLink 4.9★ · Free to download 70

FourKites CarrierLink has a slight edge over MacroPoint For Truckers due to better reported reliability and fewer severe complaints about tracking issues, despite both apps facing similar core criticisms from drivers.

Full reviews: MacroPoint For Truckers · FourKites CarrierLink

Both MacroPoint For Truckers and FourKites CarrierLink are free tracking apps for truckers, often mandated by brokers, leading to widespread driver frustration over privacy and battery drain. FourKites generally appears more reliable in its core tracking function and user interface, while MacroPoint struggles with consistent load visibility and persistent tracking.

Head to head

Core Tracking Functionality edge: FourKites CarrierLinkR1R3R4R9
MacroPoint For Truckers MacroPoint For Truckers frequently suffers from issues where loads do not appear or the app fails to track properly, leading to calls from brokers even when the app is supposedly active R1R3R4R9. Some users report it only works 'half the time' R12.
FourKites CarrierLink FourKites CarrierLink users also report tracking inconsistencies, such as loads not updating, incorrect statuses, or needing frequent refreshes R78. However, some users praise its ease of use and ability to reduce calls from brokers .
Privacy and Persistent Tracking tieR5R10R14R15
MacroPoint For Truckers A significant concern for MacroPoint users is the app's persistent tracking, often continuing for days or weeks after a load is completed, even after deletion R14R15R33R41. Many drivers view it as 'spyware' and dislike being tracked on personal devices R5R10.
FourKites CarrierLink FourKites CarrierLink also faces strong criticism for persistent tracking, with users reporting location pings hundreds of times even without an active load . Drivers express discomfort with constant background tracking and the feeling of being monitored .
Battery and Data Usage tieR13R37R95
MacroPoint For Truckers MacroPoint For Truckers is frequently criticized for its high battery consumption, with users reporting significant drain within 8 hours when tracking is enabled R13R37.
FourKites CarrierLink FourKites CarrierLink also receives complaints about draining battery and using a lot of data R95.
User Interface and Experience edge: FourKites CarrierLinkR3R4R5R8
MacroPoint For Truckers MacroPoint is described as easy to use by some R5R8, but others report bugs, errors, and difficulties with loads not appearing R3R4R9. Some find the number of notifications excessive .
FourKites CarrierLink FourKites CarrierLink is generally considered user-friendly by many , but some users highlight specific UI issues like the app not operating in landscape mode on tablets or phones . There are also reports of login issues and incomprehensible interfaces .
Support and Communication edge: MacroPoint For TruckersR14R35R39R51
MacroPoint For Truckers MacroPoint users report that even with the app, brokers still call for location updates R35R39R51. Some mention issues with AI calling them from MacroPoint R14.
FourKites CarrierLink FourKites users also complain about brokers calling despite the app's tracking . A significant issue is reported with a lack of support after 5 PM and problems with verification codes for Canadian phone numbers, leading to lost loads .
Pick MacroPoint For Truckers if

you need a tracking app that is widely adopted and generally considered easy to use for basic tracking, and you are less concerned about persistent tracking or occasional load visibility issues R5R8.

Pick FourKites CarrierLink if

you prioritize a more user-friendly interface and generally more reliable core tracking, and are willing to overlook some minor UI annoyances like lack of landscape mode .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download and are often mandated by brokers, which heavily influences the negative sentiment in reviews, as drivers feel forced to use them and express strong privacy concerns. The 'free vs paid' asymmetry is not applicable as both are free and used under similar circumstances.

Frequently asked

Do these apps drain phone battery?
Yes, both MacroPoint For Truckers and FourKites CarrierLink are reported by users to drain phone battery significantly, with MacroPoint specifically noted to drain a phone's battery in 8 hours when tracking is enabled R13R37R95.
Do these apps track drivers even after a load is delivered?
Yes, both MacroPoint For Truckers and FourKites CarrierLink are frequently criticized for persistent tracking, with users reporting that MacroPoint continues to track for days or weeks after a load is completed, even after the app is deleted R14R15R33R41, and FourKites pings locations hundreds of times without an active load .
Are there issues with loads not appearing or updating correctly?
Yes, both apps have users reporting issues with loads not appearing or updating correctly; MacroPoint users frequently state their loads do not show up or the app only works 'half the time' R4R9R12, while FourKites users report the app not updating itself or showing incorrect statuses R78.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Driver: I have not seen this app work properly since the day I was requested to use it
  2. [R3] MacroPoint For Truckers 3/5 · US bad app: never load right. bed tracking’s always having
  3. [R4] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Tracking: My loads are not appearing
  4. [R9] MacroPoint For Truckers 3/5 · US Loading: My loads do not show up on the app
  5. [R5] MacroPoint For Truckers 5/5 · US Great App, Too Much Tracking: The app works well and does what it’s supposed to do. It’s easy to use and reliable. My only concern is the amount of driver tracking. As drivers, we’re already getting multiple calls and update the brokers throughout the day, so the extra tracking can feel unnecessary and excessive. Other than that, it’s a solid app.
  6. [R10] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Spyware: It’s just spyware,
  7. [R14] MacroPoint For Truckers 4/5 · US tracking all the time: UPDATE. TRACKS YOU SEVERAL DAYS AFTER IT SAY "Tracking stop" . SO SEVERAL UPDATES LATER STILL THE SAME. EXCEPT NOW IS AI CALLING YOU FROM MACROPOINT. SO MUCH FOR REDUCED CALLS. THE REST IS SAME. when You deliver load it supposed to stop, but in small letters is that it might continue tracking after You are done for up to 3 days. in reality as long as the app is on Your phone
  8. [R15] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Not sure: Seems to work OK while you have a load but I’ve delivered loads to three weeks ago that are still hanging around on there. They obviously don’t care to clear them out once they’re done they do not need to be hanging around.
  9. [R13] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Battery sucking app: Normally I can go all day on my phone but when the tracking is enabled , it drains my battery in 8 hours
  10. [R37] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Mucha batería: Le gasta mucha batería a los teléfonos
  11. [R95] FourKites CarrierLink 1/5 · US Data breach: Ever since downloading app I’m getting calls from India. Also drains battery and uses a lot of data.
  12. [R8] MacroPoint For Truckers 5/5 · US Chofer: Fácil de usar
  13. [R35] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Review: It’s tracking but the broker still calls asking for location?
  14. [R39] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US App is garbage: It pinged my phone 68times in 3 days and the broker kept harassing me to update the phone refresh app because they said they couldn’t see where I was
  15. [R51] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Great Basin Specialized: App is great and easy to use. But it fkn suck to get 50 calls a day because the app is not tracking like it’s supposed. I hate having no my phone blew up bye someone I can’t even understand. Sitting in the Middle East countries somewhere. They are very rude
  16. [R33] MacroPoint For Truckers 2/5 · US TruckDriver: Hey DRIVERS!!! Pay Attention to When ya complete a load even after using mark load complete tab and submitting, Had a load completed on a tuesday morning that kept tracking thru the weekend. Caught it 8 days later still tracking and New Load NOT Appearing. Something is VERY wrong either this app or theiving Brokers that Use it?
  17. [R41] MacroPoint For Truckers 1/5 · US Tracking never stops: This app spies on you for many days past the completion of the load! Be aware !
  18. [R12] MacroPoint For Truckers 3/5 · US My opinion: Only works half the time
  19. [R78] FourKites CarrierLink 3/5 · US Needs work: This app doesn’t like to update itself.. will say your departed when I haven’t even left the destination.. will get the new active load most days when I’m already at my final destination of the day … it will Send you a text saying to track your active load and when you go look for the active load it’s not there

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store