Comparison

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone vs Mottle POS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone

This app optimizes cargo and pallet loading for shipping containers and trucks. It helps users maximize space, save time, and reduce costs by simulating loading processes in 3D. Supports both imperial and metric units, with detailed cargo and container specifications.

Highlights
  • 3D loading simulation
  • Container and pallet optimization
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Customizable cargo and container details
  • Load pattern analysis
  • Shareable loading reports
  • Volume and weight efficiency calculation
Features
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First container loading and pallet loading on iPhone (support to single size of cargo per loading). You have found the easiest container/pallet loading optimization application. Simulate loading your cargo in minutes, not hours or days! Maximize your shipping with boxes and container/truck/pallet and save money and time. General information 1. Support for both Imperial (inch/lbs) and Metric (cm./kgs.) 2. Support for loading Cargo>Pallet, Cargo >Container and Pallet>Container Cargo detail 1. User can define cargo type between box or pallet 2. User can define Cargo SKU 3. User can define Cargo length, width and height 4. User can define Cargo weight 5. User can define pack (number of product in package) 6. User can define max stack (number of layer of cargo place on itself) 7. User can define unit price and currency 8. User can define pallet height (for pallet cargo) Container/Pallet detail 1. User can define container type between Container or pallet 2. User can choose standard container/pallet type 3. User can define custom container/pallet detail 4. User can define container/pallet length, width and height (max height) 5. User can define container/pallet maximum weight capacity 6. User can define pallet height (for pallet type) 7. User can define freight. Calculation 1. User can allow/not allow overhang loading 2. Support to interlock / pinwheel load pattern 3. Limit cargo to container weight capacity View option 1. Display loading in 3D view 2. User can rotate to any view (360 degree) by use gesture control 3. Display mode between BW/Color/Real 4. Loading step control (automatic/manual) Report option 1. User can share with standard share data of platform (save/share/email etc.) 2. Load summary report 3. Load plan with 1/6 step(s) per page. Load result 1. Show all necessary information - Number of loaded cargo - Number of loaded product (loaded cargo x pack) - Total loaded value (loaded cargo x pack x unit price) - Freight per product - Percentage of volume efficiency - Percentage of weight efficiency - Total loaded volumn - Total loaded weight 2. list of top loading pattern with option to choose any load pattern 3. Loading step will all neccesary data

About

Mottle POS

Manage hotel operations with this point-of-sale and property management app. It streamlines reservations, guest check-ins, room status, and financial tracking for small hotels and motels.

Highlights
  • Room and reservation management
  • Guest check-in/check-out
  • Folio and payment tracking
  • Housekeeping and maintenance tools
  • Daily operational reporting
  • Staff access controls
Features
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Mottle POS helps independent motels and small hotels manage front-desk operations from iPhone and iPad. Manage rooms, reservations, guest check-in and check-out, housekeeping, maintenance, folios, payments, and operational reports. Mottle AI answers property questions through approved in-app tools, explains workflows, and creates reports. Local AI model installation is optional. 30-DAY MOTTLE POS PRO TRIAL New properties receive a 30-day trial with up to 3 active rooms. Adding room 4 requires an active subscription. This property trial does not start a paid Apple subscription. After 30 days, an active subscription is required for business changes at every room count. If access ends, existing records remain available to view, with a narrow checkout exception for guests already in-house. ROOM EXPANSION SUBSCRIPTION Room Expansion is an auto-renewing monthly subscription for Mottle POS Pro access. Apple displays the current localized price and bills your Apple Account only after you confirm a purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in Apple Account subscription settings. Restore Purchases is available in Mottle POS Settings. Business records are stored on-device. If you choose to email, text, print, or share a document, the selected system service handles that action. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://harsh220601.github.io/mottle-pos/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone4 screens
Mottle POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mottle POS at Free against Cargo Optimizer for iPhone's $9.99. Mottle POS also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 28 months). Cargo Optimizer for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mottle POS is free to download; Cargo Optimizer for iPhone costs $9.99 up front. Mottle POS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $35.00 per month. Cargo Optimizer for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone ships an update every 28 months, Mottle POS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cargo Optimizer for iPhone versus Mottle POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCargo Optimizer for iPhoneMottle POS
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDREAMSOFTS OPTIMIZATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIPHarsh Patel

Customer experience

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Mottle POS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cargo Optimizer for iPhone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mottle POS

Subscriptions1
  • Mottle POS Pro$35.001 Month

Questions

Is Cargo Optimizer for iPhone free?
Cargo Optimizer for iPhone costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mottle POS free?
Mottle POS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cargo Optimizer for iPhone or Mottle POS have ads?
Neither Cargo Optimizer for iPhone nor Mottle POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cargo Optimizer for iPhone or Mottle POS?
Cargo Optimizer for iPhone ships an update every 28 months, and Mottle POS every 5 days. Most recently, Cargo Optimizer for iPhone was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mottle POS on October 24, 2026.

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