Forth Ports VBS vs K2 Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forth Ports VBS
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Forth Ports Scotland: Mobile App for Vehicle Booking System The VBS system is available to allow hauliers to book slots for visiting the terminals where a vehicle booking system is in place. The bookings can either be made online using a desktop browser or using the mobile application. The mobile app provides access to create, move and cancel VBS bookings, along with booking enquiry facilities, aimed at providing maximum flexibility for the Hauliers managing their VBS bookings. Although the application is available for download, in order to use the application a valid User Account for the VBS system is required and user application forms are available on request from the below. Any enquiries regarding access to this application should be directed to : Phone : 01324 498560 e-mail : gct.admin@forthports.co.uk
K2 Ascent
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Ascent offers relocating individuals an easy to use, fully mobile, expense management system. A tool through which to securely submit and track claims and send instant messages, the Ascent mobile app from K2 Corporate Mobility enables you to effectively manage expenses on the go. Key features and functionality: • Submit claims • Photograph and instantly upload images of receipts from your camera roll with ease • Securely share copies of personal documents • View, track and manage active claims • Chat with a member of the K2 team via instant messaging Security features*: • Enhanced cyber security • Two factor authentication *Application security and maintaining data integrity are central to all our architecture and development decisions. Development is based on modern enterprise frameworks and follows OWASP and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidelines. Other: • Pre-set claim caps based on individual policies • Multiple currency functionality
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: K2 Ascent at monthly against Forth Ports VBS's every 4 months. Forth Ports VBS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Forth Ports VBS ships an update every 4 months, K2 Ascent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forth Ports VBS | K2 Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FORTH PORTS LTD | K2 Corporate Mobility Ltd |
In-app purchases
Forth Ports VBS
No in-app purchases
K2 Ascent
No in-app purchases
Questions
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