SmartPOD vs Crown SDS
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
Crown SDS
This app connects UK businesses with a trusted same-day courier service. It has been relied upon for over 30 years, handling thousands of deliveries weekly with trained drivers and dedicated customer support.
- Same-day delivery service
- Trusted by over 200 brands
- Supports 9,000+ jobs weekly
- Trained and experienced drivers
- Dedicated customer service
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We’re the same day courier UK businesses have relied on for three decades. Our rapid and reliable same day courier service has been trusted by over 200 brands and businesses nationwide, for over 30 years. Our same day courier service supports over 9,000 jobs each week, all carefully handled by trained and experienced drivers and managed by our dedicated customer service team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Crown SDS at every 3 weeks against SmartPOD's every 15 months. SmartPOD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Crown SDS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartPOD | Crown SDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | United Pallet Network UK Ltd | Logistics Solutions Limited |
In-app purchases
SmartPOD
No in-app purchases
Crown SDS
No in-app purchases
