Herd2Go vs NorthStar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Herd2Go
This app provides drivers with direct access to their plan details, including load information and document uploads, all from their phone. It offers a more powerful and user-friendly experience than a website for managing daily logistics.
- View plan details
- Find and plan next load
- See booked loads on phone
- Upload documents
- Notifications for changes/cancellations
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With Herd2Go, drivers can quickly and easily view their plan details directly from their Phone. It has the core information you need to keep your equipment on the go. Weβve designed Herd2Go with drivers in mind. Itβs more powerful and easier to use than a Website. The app includes these features and more: - Quickly find and plan your next load . - Automatically see your loads on your phone as soon as theyβre bookedβno desktop required. -Easily upload documents - Clearly see booked loads in detail, last minute changes, and cancellations with personalized notifications
NorthStar
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NorthStar app will provide CN Internal drivers (CNTL) the means to receive move instructions and stay connected with day to day dispatch operations. CN NorthStar is a mobile application that will streamline day to day interactions with CN Internal drivers (CNTL) by allowing all carriers working to see their plans for the day, completed moves, and live messaging capability with the dispatch team. This application allows drivers to verify move instructions in advance, thus saving time and increasing productivity. The app will allow drivers to review a work day summary at the end of their move actions. The application will not only provide options to complete trips to the terminal but also help at customer visits. Please find some features of the application below: 1. Using a fully automated gating experience for intermodal terminals 2. Allowing equipment condition checks and terminal equipment location. 3. The driver can communicate for any issues with dispatcher through messaging 4. Driver can able to see assigned stop list where driver can arrive and complete activities (Pick up or Drop) 5. App is using location services to track driver location while performing any task by driver for assigned stop 6. Driver can use the camera to take pictures of damage containers that they will use to report to dispatchers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NorthStar at every 3 weeks against Herd2Go's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Herd2Go ships an update every 3 months, NorthStar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Herd2Go | NorthStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bison Transport Inc | Canadian National Railway Company |
In-app purchases
Herd2Go
No in-app purchases
NorthStar
No in-app purchases
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