Comparison

UPN SmartHUB vs DRS Candidate

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

DRS Candidate

Features
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DRS has been developed as an all-in-one solution that manages the fast pace of temporary recruitment, with key features for recruitment. Compliance is key within DRS, which is why it fully manages Working Time Directive and EU Drivers' Hours. All legislation is built in, meaning you never have to rely on manual checks for driver compliance.

Screenshots

UPN SmartHUB4 screens
DRS Candidate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DRS Candidate at monthly 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, DRS Candidate monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
UPN SmartHUB versus DRS Candidate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPN SmartHUBDRS Candidate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Pallet Network UK LtdDriver Recruitment Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

UPN SmartHUB

No in-app purchases

None

DRS Candidate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPN SmartHUB free?
UPN SmartHUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DRS Candidate free?
DRS Candidate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UPN SmartHUB or DRS Candidate have ads?
Neither UPN SmartHUB nor DRS Candidate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPN SmartHUB or DRS Candidate?
UPN SmartHUB ships an update every 40 months, and DRS Candidate monthly. Most recently, UPN SmartHUB was updated on July 4, 2026 and DRS Candidate on September 22, 2026.

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