WEX CardControl vs FreightSmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WEX CardControl
Manage your EFS or Fleet One cards with real-time balances, transaction details, and fuel location finder. This app allows drivers to quickly access card functions, register checks, and manage funds on the go.
- Real-time card balances
- Transaction history review
- Fuel location finder
- Register checks
- Generate dynamic PIN
- Manage SmartFunds
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WEX CardControl gives you on-the-go access to your EFS or Fleet One card functions. Get real-time card balances, see transaction details, find fuel locations, and more. Designed with drivers in mind, you can quickly and easily manage your card anytime, anywhere. • Find fuel prices and accepting locations near you or along a route • Check card balances • Review transaction history • Register checks • Generate dynamic PIN for ATM transactions • Manage SmartFunds® • Transfer funds to external bank accounts WEX CardControl requires users to be a current EFS or Fleet One cardholder with a valid and active card number and password/PIN. Some features subject to availability.
FreightSmith
This app digitizes inbound logistics for receivers, drivers, carriers, and shippers. It streamlines payment processing and operational efficiency with real-time notifications and paperless receipts. Drivers can save significant time on check-in and payment.
- Real-time notification capabilities
- Web-based carrier portal
- Digital payment processing
- Paperless digital lumper receipts
- Reduces detention exposure
- Expedites delivery process
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FreightSmith offers a first of a kind solution for Receivers, Drivers, Carriers & Shippers. FreightSmith is the premier pathway for digital payment processing and inbound operational agility through a suite of digital solutions for the Supply Chain community. Created by more than four decades of innovation and a century of combined experience, FreightSmith offers a first of a kind solution for Drivers, Carriers, & Shippers. FreightSmith is engineered and led by dynamic Supply Chain technology experts that are passionate about scaling integration partnerships. With no stone unturned, the masterful design and user-friendly layout takes every detail of a delivery into consideration and makes the progressive plan to digitize the inbound process a reality. • Real-time notification capabilities • Web-based carrier portal providing instant unloading receipt visibility • 24x7x365 Customer Success Team • 40 years of credible industry experience • Reduces detention exposure & expedites delivery process Simplify & Increase Speed – On average drivers save 62 minutes between appointment check-in & unloading remittance using the FreightSmith mobile application. The convenient & contactless solution is the first of its kind. Direct Integration – Interfaces with all major check providers for fast, secure payments. Seamlessly and securely handles payments from Comcheck, EFS, T-Chek, Relay Payments, or credit/debit cards. Industry payment processing average is reduced by 42 minutes. Distinct Driver Experience – A driver friendly solution for the outdated delivery processes ingrained in-bound operations. No more standing in lines in the elements or guessing next steps. Paperless Digital Lumper Receipts – No more lost or damaged receipts! Provides a digital receipt that can be provided directly into the mobile application and shared as needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WEX CardControl at every 11 days against FreightSmith's monthly. FreightSmith's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WEX CardControl against 4.7 for FreightSmith. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of WEX CardControl's written reviews are positive against 45% of FreightSmith's.
WEX CardControl ships an update every 11 days, FreightSmith monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | WEX CardControl | FreightSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (58K ratings) — better | 4.7 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 45.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEX, Inc. | Universal Chain Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
WEX CardControl
FreightSmith
User reviews
WEX CardControl
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Helpful for finding fuel prices
- 🚀 Transparent and transparent
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate fuel prices and discounts
- 🐛 Difficulty finding fuel stations along routes
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
FreightSmith
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💨 Quick check-in and check-out
- 💳 Easy payment processing
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🤝 Friendly staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤖 Poor customer service and communication
- 📄 Unclear instructions and lack of guidance
- 🕰️ Long wait times and delays
Bugs and requests
WEX CardControl
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when searching for fuel along routes
- Incorrect fuel prices and discounts displayed
- Inability to log in or access account features
- Fuel station locations shown incorrectly
- Frequent app freezes and loading issues
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to search for fuel stations beyond a limited radius
- Option to select preferred routing instead of only one route
- Display satellite view of fuel stations to check for truck accessibility
- Generate virtual check numbers for paperless payments
- Ability to turn card on/off for extra security
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- Faster and more reliable money transfer to bank accounts
FreightSmith
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and account problems
- Incorrect or missing information
Requested features
3 requests- Improve notification system for updates
- Allow multiple users to access payment options
- Provide clearer instructions and guidance
In-app purchases
WEX CardControl
No in-app purchases
FreightSmith
No in-app purchases
Questions
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