# FleetWatcher

> FleetWatcher's Android extension to use in the field.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ew.fleetwatcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ew.fleetwatcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ew.fleetwatcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AlignOps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 12,889
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.17.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2014-11-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ew.fleetwatcher)
- **Website:** [http://www.fleetwatcher.com](http://www.fleetwatcher.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fleetwatcher.com/privacy-policy](https://www.fleetwatcher.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

FleetWatcher Android extension brings GPS fleet management to field crews with real-time location, asset visibility, geofencing, and route insights. Built for growing fleets, it simplifies tracking equipment as it moves between changing worksites so managers can make faster, data-driven decisions on utilization and dispatch.

Use FleetWatcher to boost productivity, reduce idle time, and improve operational efficiency with live tracking, historical playback, customizable alerts, and reporting. Lightweight and scalable, this Android field extension keeps teams connected and equipment accounted for—whether you manage a small local fleet or a large multi-site operation.

## Rankings

- #512,490 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ew.fleetwatcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find FleetWatcher to have an easy-to-use interface but face significant issues with frequent crashes and instability. Many report the app abruptly logging them out or refusing to open certain features like scale tickets. Performance is often slow and outdated refresh mechanics reduce usability. Compatibility problems, especially after Android updates, further hamper the experience. Overall, while the interface is praised, the app requires substantial stability and performance improvements.

### Pros

- Easy user interface suitable for both company level users and hired haulers

### Cons

- App is very unstable and crashes frequently, sometimes over 20 times in a session
- App fails to open or unexpectedly logs users out when trying to perform certain actions like approving scale tickets
- Performance issues including slowness and outdated or insufficient refresh functionality
- App compatibility problems with certain Android updates, requiring all permissions to be enabled although they already are

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ew.fleetwatcher)