Nextstop by CXT Software vs ROVA Courier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextstop by CXT Software
This app connects drivers with dispatch systems, offering features like GPS tracking, signature capture, and barcode scanning. It streamlines delivery and pickup processes with an intuitive interface for real-time data transfer and communication.
- GPS tracking
- Signature capture
- Barcode scanning
- Real-time data transfer
- Two-way messaging
- Photo on delivery
- Turn-by-turn directions
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Nextstop Mobile is CXT Software’s easy-to-use smartphone app that connects with X Dispatch. Nextstop Mobile includes all the features you expect including detailed stop-level information, GPS tracking, signature capture, photo on delivery, barcode scanning, real-time data transfer, two-way messaging and so much more. Nextstop Mobile is designed to be straightforward and intuitive making it easy to complete each step of the delivery or pickup process. If you're new to CXT Software or have not yet switched your fleet to Nextstop Mobile, please contact your sales representative or account manager for a demonstration. Contact Sales: Sales@cxtsoftware.com Contact Account Management: AccountManagement@cxtsoftware.com ** Nextstop Mobile requires an "active business account with CXT Software" to function. Drivers, please see your carrier's driver management resources for assistance. ** For optimal performance, please keep Nextstop Mobile in the foreground when using the application and make sure it's exempt from any battery optimization on your handset. * Continually Updated * GPS Tracking * Signature Capture * Stop Consolidation * Bluetooth and Camera Bar-code Scanning * Scan Summary Views * Over, Short, and Damaged (OS&D) * Dispatch Messaging * Parcel Photos * Driver Check-in/out * Job Confirmation and Rejection * Location Scanning * Parcel and Stop Status Codes * Simple Stop List Search * Multi-user Receive Scanning * Tap-to-Map Turn by Turn Directions * Tap-to-Call
ROVA Courier
This platform connects independent drivers directly with customers for deliveries. Drivers receive 100% of the delivery fee and can view pay and routes before accepting jobs. Set your own schedule and be your own boss.
- 100% delivery fee earnings
- View pay and route before accepting
- Set your own schedule
- Direct customer connections
- Independent driver platform
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Finally, a driver-first platform Without the driver, nothing gets delivered. 100% delivery fee As an independent driver on the ROVA Platform, you earn 100% of the delivery fee for every order. No hidden fees, Customers pays a service fee to access. Know it all You get to see the pay and route before you accept. Take only the deliveries that work for you. Be your own boss Pick your own schedule and drive only when you want. The more you drive, the more you earn! HOW IT WORKS Complete the driver registration on the ROVA Platform and begin accepting orders. ROVA connects you directly to the customers. Becoming an independent driver on the ROVA Platform is how you can be your own boss.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ROVA Courier at 2.5 against Nextstop by CXT Software's 2.1. Nextstop by CXT Software's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
ROVA Courier holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Nextstop by CXT Software's written reviews are positive against 10% of ROVA Courier's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Nextstop by CXT Software | ROVA Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (101 ratings) | 2.5 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | 10.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CXT Software | ROVA LLC |
Customer experience
Nextstop by CXT Software
ROVA Courier
Bugs and requests
Nextstop by CXT Software
Reported bugs
76 issues- App crashes daily
- App takes forever to load
- App needs frequent restarting
- App needs frequent uninstalling and reinstalling
- App not showing anything
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- Keyboard pops up in the middle of process
- Keyboard pops up immediately without allowing entry
- Location services pop up continually
- Barcode scanning doesn't register all pieces
- App doesn't notify of new stops on Apple devices
- Function buttons in bottom corners are hard to tap
- App freezes frequently
- Background location prompt pops up dozens of times
- Remember ID/Username feature not working
- App doesn't give notifications
- App requires manual updating for new stops
- App doesn't notify jobs alert when not opened on iPhone
- Keyboard pops up every time when opening the app
- App logs users out frequently
- App says not connected to internet when it is
- App doesn't sync with company system
- Drivers have to reset phones constantly
- App doesn't notify of new jobs
- App doesn't audibly announce new work orders
- Cannot log in to counts at stops
- Keyboard automatically pops up on every screen
- App allows closing a job before arrival/completion
- Keyboard glitches and misses initial key strokes
- Scrolling up and down the list is stuttery
- App won't save changes or completed stops offline
- Completed stops offline need to be signed again after sync
- App requires full location access for background updates
- Keyboard blocks 'done' and 'collect signature' buttons
- App won't work on fringes of network coverage
- App eats tons of data trying to reach servers
- App logs users out
- App doesn't sync
- App has no sound notifications
- App logs user out for no reason
- App says not connected to internet
- App doesn't notify of new jobs
- App doesn't audibly announce new work orders
- Cannot log in to counts at stops
- Keyboard pops up in the way
- App is unreadable in landscape mode
- Keyboard comes up all the time even when not needed
- Cannot make keyboard go away
- Cannot select settings options
- App crashing with updates
- App won't open with new update
- App logs user out at least 5 times
- App doesn't have sound on iPhone
- App doesn't notify of new jobs
- App doesn't audibly announce new work orders
- Cannot log in to counts at stops
- Keyboard pops up in the way
- App is unreadable in landscape mode
- Keyboard comes up all the time even when not needed
- Cannot make keyboard go away
- Cannot select settings options
- App crashing with updates
- App won't open with new update
- App logs user out at least 5 times
- App doesn't have sound on iPhone
- App doesn't notify of new jobs
- App doesn't audibly announce new work orders
- Cannot log in to counts at stops
- Keyboard pops up in the way
- App is unreadable in landscape mode
- Keyboard comes up all the time even when not needed
- Cannot make keyboard go away
- Cannot select settings options
- App crashing with updates
- App won't open with new update
- App logs user out at least 5 times
- App doesn't have sound on iPhone
Requested features
7 requests- Update to a newer version
- Add a reject option for loads
- Add an active order count display
- Improve order border distinction
- Make app readable in landscape mode
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- Allow permanent storage of location preferences
- Improve offline functionality and sync
ROVA Courier
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nextstop by CXT Software
No in-app purchases
ROVA Courier
No in-app purchases
Questions
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