Comparison

DGMobi US General vs PrePass

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

Head to head
About

DGMobi US General

This app helps truckers and couriers hauling hazmat loads ensure compliance with regulations. It calculates correct placarding, validates shipper declarations, and speeds up inspections with a summary manifest. Available in multiple languages, it offers optimized placarding options and emergency response information.

Highlights
  • Calculate correct placarding for hazmat loads
  • Validate shipper declarations
  • Speed up inspections with summary manifest
  • Multiple language support (English, French, Spanish)
  • Optimized placarding options
  • Emergency response information (ERG 2024)
  • Class 1 segregation and HRCQ load identification
Features
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Who is the app best suited for: 

 Trucker and courier drivers that pick up and deliver hazmat loads. 

 Why? -  

Ensure compliance with 49 CFR when hauling HAZMAT – you’re responsible for every detail. Use DGMOBI to validate shipper declarations and calculate the correct placarding. Speed up inspections by presenting the summary manifest to inspectors. Available in English, French, and Spanish. - Speed up HAZMAT inspections and avoid costly penalties. - Empower your Dangerous Goods transport with precision! Our powerful algorithm calculates the exact placarding needed for every DG load on your truck—ensuring compliance and safety every step of the way. Simply input the details, and we’ll handle the rest!" - Effortlessly switch between English, French & Spanish user interface.  - Application recalculates placarding based on addition and removal of the loads  - Application complies with 49 CFR Danger placarding  - includes segregation, and Toxic by Inhalation • Application adjusts the placard in accordance with the 1001 LB weight.  -Stay compliant your way! DGMOBI offers three optimized placarding options—non-optimized, semi-optimized, and fully optimized—so you can confidently choose the perfect fit for your truck!" - ERG 2024 is available at your fingertips  – Immediate response in event of emergency.  - Class 1 segregation included, DANGEROUS placard optimized accordingly.  - Easily identify HRCQ loads and ensure the proper permits are in place. - Avoid Hazmat infractions! Maintain Safety Points and Quick inspection turnaround.  - Dispatchers can allocate orders directly from DGSMS web portal  - All transactions are saved automatically for 3 years or till termination of license.  - Drivers, don’t leave home without it!  Get DGMOBI today—your ultimate tool for hassle-free placarding and HAZMAT compliance! Annual licenses start at just $57.99 per year, with lifetime licenses available on request. Simplify compliance and drive with confidence—don’t wait, download now!

About

PrePass

This navigation app allows pre-cleared commercial vehicles to bypass weigh stations using a mobile device or transponder. It offers time and fuel savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced highway safety. Users can select bypass options and receive customizable alerts.

Highlights
  • Weigh station bypass via mobile app
  • Transponder option for enhanced reliability
  • Works at fixed and mobile weigh stations
  • Customizable alerts for parking, safety, traffic, weather
  • Nationwide toll payment processing with transponder
  • Access to customer support
Features
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The PrePass app gives drivers the option to bypass weigh stations using a mobile device. PrePass is the most reliable, widely utilized weigh station bypass system in North America. With PrePass, pre-cleared vehicles can continue at highway speeds without having to stop. PrePass not only saves fleets time, fuel, and money, but it helps create greater efficiencies for shippers and supports improved safety for all highway users. With PrePass, customers select whether to use the PrePass app, the transponder or BOTH. The PrePass app provides coverage to an expanded number of weigh station sites while the transponder provides greater bypass reliability and integration with NORPASS and Oregon Green Light weigh station locations. The transponder also provides the option of adding toll payment services through PrePass Plus. PrePass is an endorsed featured product of the American Trucking Associations ATA) and is also endorsed by the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), Truckers Service Association (TSA), National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) and state trucking associations across the country. - The most bypassing options with a mobile app and a transponder - Works at fixed and mobile weigh stations - Includes customizable alerts for parking, safety, traffic and weather - Transponder can also be used for nationwide toll payment processing - Includes Florida agriculture inspection facilities upon request - Access to PrePass customer support - Last recall feature provides last bypass confirmation For more information log on to the PrePass website at: https://prepass.com/services/weigh-station-bypass-service/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrePassForum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepass/

Screenshots

DGMobi US General4 screens
PrePass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrePass at 3.0 against DGMobi US General's 1.0. PrePass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). DGMobi US General's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. DGMobi US General sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PrePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrePass holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrePass has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DGMobi US General ships an update every 8 months, PrePass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DGMobi US General versus PrePass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDGMobi US GeneralPrePass
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeabytesPrePass

Customer experience

DGMobi US General

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PrePass

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DGMobi US General

One-time3
  • DGMobi US Generic License$47.99
  • DGMobi US Generic$48.99
  • DGMobi US Generic$54.99
None

PrePass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DGMobi US General free?
DGMobi US General is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrePass free?
PrePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DGMobi US General or PrePass?
PrePass is rated higher. DGMobi US General averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PrePass averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.
Do DGMobi US General or PrePass have ads?
Neither DGMobi US General nor PrePass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DGMobi US General or PrePass?
DGMobi US General ships an update every 8 months, and PrePass every 3 weeks. Most recently, DGMobi US General was updated on October 7, 2026 and PrePass on October 25, 2026.

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