SmartPOD vs Qargo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartPOD
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With SmartPOD uploaded Proof of Delivery can be available within seconds of the delivery being made. All signatures obtained at the point of delivery are, subject to signal reception, uploaded to UPN central servers in real-time. SmartPOD features include: • Demo mode for driver training • GPS Locations • Discrepancy recording • Photographic evidence
Qargo
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Qargo is designed and built to move transportation companies forward. Our goal is to translate your needs into one easy-to-use solution, streamlining your workflow so you can focus on what really matters. Qargo provides this App so you can work together with your drivers and subcontractors seamlessly. Dispatch trips, send updates & follow their status in real time. Tired of the paperwork? Capturing documents from the driver and collecting signatures has never been easier. The App is intended to use with the Qargo TMS only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Qargo at weekly against SmartPOD's every 15 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartPOD ships an update every 15 months, Qargo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartPOD | Qargo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Pallet Network UK Ltd | QARGO TECH LTD |
In-app purchases
SmartPOD
No in-app purchases
Qargo
No in-app purchases
