# Shipwell vs iDispatch

Shipwell and iDispatch both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iDispatch's written reviews are positive against 37% of Shipwell's. iDispatch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Shipwell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 74). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDispatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Shipwell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shipwell against 4.6 for iDispatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shipwell has 4.6K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Shipwell's written reviews are positive against 100% of iDispatch's.

Shipwell ships an update every 3 weeks, iDispatch every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shipwell | iDispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipwell/id1236974263/reviews) | **[4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idispatch-track-and-dispatch/id1526953269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shipwell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213127204) | [IDISPATCH, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/803845081) |

## 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


### iDispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idispatch-track-and-dispatch/id1526953269)

This app provides a comprehensive solution for businesses to track and manage their drivers and operations. It offers real-time GPS tracking, communication tools, and detailed reporting to streamline logistics and improve fleet coordination. Customers can also track their orders with smart tracking links.

**Highlights:** Smart GPS tracking, Real-time communication, Instant fleet coordination, Driver movement reporting, Customer order tracking, Cross-platform compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Gold Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Platinum Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| Gold Annually | $299.99 | per year |
| Platinum Annually | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shipwell free?

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

### Is iDispatch free?

iDispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shipwell or iDispatch?

iDispatch is rated higher. Shipwell averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while iDispatch averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do Shipwell or iDispatch have ads?

Neither Shipwell nor iDispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shipwell or iDispatch?

Shipwell ships an update every 3 weeks, and iDispatch every 11 days. Most recently, Shipwell was updated on September 24, 2026 and iDispatch on June 11, 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.*