Comparison

Forth Ports VBS vs Subby App

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

Head to head
About

Forth Ports VBS

Features
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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

About

Subby App

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The Subby App is a compact app to allow any HGV or delivery driver to accept jobs from the Roadrunner Transport Management System without the contractor necessarily using the Roadrunner TMS. The app will allow you to receive jobs via email, sms or other messaging apps and supply you with the details you need to get the job done. To get started you only need to provide your name and email address. While jobs are active (not new, booked or completed) the Subby App is able to track your location while you are moving to provide real-time ETAs of shipments and evidence of delivery. This feature can be disabled within the app, however may be a contractor requirement. Privacy Policy: https://roadtech.co.uk/privacypolicy/subbyapp/

Screenshots

Forth Ports VBS4 screens
Subby App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subby App at every 2 months against Forth Ports VBS's every 4 months. Forth Ports VBS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forth Ports VBS ships an update every 4 months, Subby App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Forth Ports VBS versus Subby App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForth Ports VBSSubby App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORTH PORTS LTDRoad Tech Computer Systems Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Forth Ports VBS

No in-app purchases

None

Subby App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forth Ports VBS free?
Forth Ports VBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subby App free?
Subby App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forth Ports VBS or Subby App have ads?
Neither Forth Ports VBS nor Subby App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forth Ports VBS or Subby App?
Forth Ports VBS ships an update every 4 months, and Subby App every 2 months. Most recently, Forth Ports VBS was updated on September 10, 2026 and Subby App on September 12, 2026.

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