POD Manager vs EXTRA Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POD Manager
Streamline delivery operations by managing jobs, tracking drivers in real-time, and capturing proof of delivery. Automate customer notifications and integrate with business platforms for seamless workflow management.
- Create and manage jobs
- Real-time driver tracking
- Proof of delivery (signature, photos, location)
- Automated customer notifications
- Route planning and optimization
- Digital vehicle inspections
- API integrations
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Save time, reduce operating costs and boost productivity with Detrack, trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide. With the POD manager app you can: Create and manage jobs Track drivers in real-time Get live updates on job progress View proof of delivery - signature, 10 photos, time, date and location Enable push notifications for specific job outcomes - i.e. failed jobs As a Detrack customer, you can also: Use our route planning and optimization features to save time and reduce costs Design automated, branded customer notifications and tracking links Create digital Vehicle Inspections for drivers and receive real-time updates Get actionable insights with daily performance snapshots and in-depth analytics Create unlimited sub-users and appoint trusted team members as Super Admins Configure workflows, fields and naming conventions Other apps available: Driver app - enabling drivers to receive jobs and complete accurate proof of delivery Scanner app - designed to sort and manage parcels with ease. Our integrations: Your business platforms should always be connected and talking to each other so that you can streamline your workflows and run efficient teams. The Detrack API is available at no extra cost on all our plans, so that you can sync orders from your e-commerce stores, create jobs when an invoice is triggered from your accounting platform, and send real-time delivery notifications through your preferred messaging channels. From order creation through to proof of delivery, everything works together seamlessly. Some of our most popular integrations include: Shopify WooCommerce Qoo10 Shopee QuickBooks Xero MYOB Twilio Twillo Aftership MachShip Frameworks Is Detrack right for you: No matter your industry, if you deliver goods or need to track your vehicles in real-time, Detrack will get you moving in the right direction. We have been playing a part in the success of fleets large and small for over 10 years and some of our customers include: eCommerce and Retail - online stores, retail chains, direct-to-consumer brands Construction and Building Materials - construction supply companies, building materials distributors, lumber suppliers, concrete and aggregate delivery, hardware and plumbing supplies Logistics, Courier and Distribution - 3PL providers, courier services, distribution centers, freight forwarders, last-mile delivery companies Food and beverage - bakeries, restaurant suppliers, catering companies, beverage distributors, specialty food delivery Automotive - auto parts distributors, tire delivery, car dealerships, mobile mechanics Field Services and trades - plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, locksmiths, maintenance and repair, installation services, security system installers Furniture and appliances - furniture retailers, home appliance delivery, office furniture suppliers, kitchen & bathroom fixtures Medical and pharmaceuticals - pharmaceutical distributors, medical equipment suppliers, laboratory supplies, healthcare supply chains Waste Management - waste collection, recycling companies, skip hire, hazardous waste disposal Print and promotional - commercial printers, sign companies, marketing materials, promotional products Chemicals and industrial - chemical distributors, industrial supplies, oil & gas delivery, laboratory chemicals Manufacturing and wholesale - industrial machinery, general wholesale, manufacturing supplies, B2B distribution
EXTRA Driver
This app provides delivery drivers and service technicians with an easy-to-use interface to receive routes and complete assigned tasks. It offers features like route tracking, optimization, and real-time updates to streamline operations. Constant GPS tracking is utilized for background location monitoring.
- Route tracking
- Route optimization
- Real-time updates
- Report a delay
- Audible notifications
- Proof of delivery
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EXTRA Driver is a complimentary mobile application paired with a subscription-based Elite EXTRA web application for routing and tracking delivery drivers, service technicians, and more. Drivers receive routes and complete stops and tasks from the easy-to-use mobile application. Some highlights include: - Route Tracking - Route Optimization - Real-time Updates - Report a Delay - Audible Notifications - Proof of Delivery Note: GPS location tracking runs constantly in the background while logged into the app. This can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: POD Manager at free against EXTRA Driver's subscription. POD Manager also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). EXTRA Driver's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
POD Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTRA Driver has 74 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 23% and 24% positive.
POD Manager ships an update every 11 days, EXTRA Driver every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POD Manager | EXTRA Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | 2.9 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 23.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Detrack Systems Pte Ltd | Extra Trax LLC |
Customer experience
POD Manager
EXTRA Driver
In-app purchases
POD Manager
No in-app purchases
EXTRA Driver
No in-app purchases







