# Shipwell vs Load Manager TMS

The clearest difference is rating: Shipwell at 4.5 against Load Manager TMS's 2.8. Shipwell also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 4). Load Manager TMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Shipwell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shipwell has 4.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Shipwell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Load Manager TMS's.

Shipwell ships an update every 3 weeks, Load Manager TMS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shipwell | Load Manager TMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipwell/id1236974263/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-manager-tms/id1333408581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **37.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 81 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shipwell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213127204) | [Weber Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333408580) |

## What reviewers say

### Shipwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipwell/id1236974263)

This app connects shippers, carriers, and drivers for real-time supply chain management. It offers shipment tracking, load booking, instant alerts, and problem resolution tools to streamline logistics operations from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time supply chain management, Shipment tracking and status alerts, Mobile load board for carriers, Instant problem reporting, Fleet management for dispatchers, Document upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great company to work with
- 🚀 Nice app
- 👍 Friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working properly
- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🐛 Complicated to use
- 🐛 Inconvenient
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Sends notifications even after logging out
- Doesn't work in areas with poor signal

**Requested features**

- Allow manual check-in/check-out
- Provide options to manage 10-hour breaks
- Add shipment history tracking


### Load Manager TMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-manager-tms/id1333408581)

This app facilitates freight dispatch by sending pickup and delivery details directly to drivers. Drivers can share their GPS location, photos, and camera feeds to provide real-time updates to dispatchers and stakeholders.

**Highlights:** Send pickup and delivery information, Share GPS location, Upload photos and camera feeds, Real-time freight updates, Direct driver communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shipwell free?

Shipwell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Load Manager TMS free?

Load Manager TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shipwell or Load Manager TMS?

Shipwell is rated higher. Shipwell averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Load Manager TMS averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shipwell or Load Manager TMS have ads?

Neither Shipwell nor Load Manager TMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shipwell or Load Manager TMS?

Shipwell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Load Manager TMS fortnightly. Most recently, Shipwell was updated on September 24, 2026 and Load Manager TMS on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*