Comparison

UPN SmartHUB vs Orange Bear HR

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

Head to head
About

UPN SmartHUB

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The powerful UPN SmartHUB system is focussed on driving optimum performance across all aspects of UPN’s operation. The SmartHUB app monitors and manages all trunks with GPS Tracking of inbound and outbound journeys, In-App Digital manifests, and In-App “On site Guidelines”. The app also receives “call in” notification to indicate when on site trunks are ready to be loaded. Integrated with the SmartHUB app are a range of “SmartHUB” Central Sortation “Tools”. An “Arrivals Board” will display real time expected arrivals with indications of late / early arrivals. ETAs are calculated based on real time GPS locations and will account for traffic conditions.

About

Orange Bear HR

Features
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Orange Bear HR is the app based staff attendance system that brings "clocking in" right up to date. The system is simple and easy to use and will provide you with all the real time data you need to have a clear online insight into your workforce. Please note that this app requires an existing account. More details can be found at https://orangebearhr.com

Screenshots

UPN SmartHUB4 screens
Orange Bear HR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orange Bear HR at every 4 months against UPN SmartHUB's every 40 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPN SmartHUB ships an update every 40 months, Orange Bear HR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
UPN SmartHUB versus Orange Bear HR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPN SmartHUBOrange Bear HR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Pallet Network UK LtdOrange Bear Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

UPN SmartHUB

No in-app purchases

None

Orange Bear HR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPN SmartHUB free?
UPN SmartHUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orange Bear HR free?
Orange Bear HR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UPN SmartHUB or Orange Bear HR have ads?
Neither UPN SmartHUB nor Orange Bear HR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPN SmartHUB or Orange Bear HR?
UPN SmartHUB ships an update every 40 months, and Orange Bear HR every 4 months. Most recently, UPN SmartHUB was updated on November 2, 2026 and Orange Bear HR on November 3, 2026.

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