Hammer: Truck GPS & Maps
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Hammer?
Hammer is a GPS navigation app for commercial truck drivers, built by the TruckersReport.com community. It routes based on truck height, weight, length, axle count and cargo type, and offers offline maps and real-time rerouting around traffic, accidents and road closures. The listing also describes trip planning, points of interest such as weigh stations and truck stops, and coverage in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Pricing. Hammer: Truck GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Commercial truck drivers routing around height or weight limits
- Drivers planning multi-stop routes with fuel and rest stops
- Driving across the US, Canada or Mexico with offline maps
Screenshots
Why this app is in A tier
Hammer scores 86 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 86, App Store search rank 64, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Smarter Trucking Starts Here. Hammer is a powerful GPS navigation app designed specifically for commercial truck drivers. Built by the community at TruckersReport.com, Hammer Truck GPS delivers precision routing, safety-first features, and robust offline map capabilities tailored to the needs of professional drivers. KEY FEATURES - Truck-Specific GPS Navigation - Turn-by-turn directions customized for commercial vehicles - Routing that considers your truck's height, weight, length, axle count, and cargo type - Offline map access keeps you on track without cellular data - Real-time rerouting around traffic, accidents, and road closures - Landscape mode and satellite view for easier readability on the road - Trip Planning Tools for Truckers - Multi-stop route optimization with custom waypoints - Find weigh stations, fuel stops, rest areas, truck stops, parking, and more - Detailed POIs with diesel prices, hours of operation, click-to-call buttons, and amenity listings - Traffic and weather overlays for route efficiency and safety - Safety-First Features - Weigh station alerts - Speed limit notifications - Lane guidance and spoken voice directions - Dark mode for low-light driving c
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 86 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Ratings | 36.6K | 80.0K | 2.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.7 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 6d ago | 27d ago | 225d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free download |
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Questions about Hammer
Who develops Hammer?
The listing says Hammer was developed by TruckersReport.com, which it describes as the largest online community of professional truck drivers.
Does Hammer work without cellular data?
The listing says offline map access keeps you on track without cellular data. It does not describe what features remain available offline beyond maps.
Which countries does Hammer cover?
The listing states coverage for the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Mexico.
Is Hammer free?
Hammer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Hammer good for?
Hammer is built for commercial truck drivers routing around height or weight limits, drivers planning multi-stop routes with fuel and rest stops, driving across the US, canada or mexico with offline maps. It sits in the truck navigation list on AppTierList.
Is Hammer worth it?
Hammer is A tier, ranked #4 of 11 truck navigation apps with a score of 86 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 36,623 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Hammer compare to TruckMap?
Hammer is A tier at 86; TruckMap is A tier at 87. TruckMap ranks higher. Hammer is free to download, with in-app purchases, TruckMap is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Hammer updated?
Hammer was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Truck Navigation (A tier, #4)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 86 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 11
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 36,623
- Recent reviews
- 4.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (6 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Commercial truck drivers routing around height or weight limits, Drivers planning multi-stop routes with fuel and rest stops, Driving across the US, Canada or Mexico with offline maps
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 352 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed