Comparison

MYSTC vs Smarthop

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

Head to head
About

MYSTC

Manage trucking dispatch operations on the go. Create loads, process driver payments, and update load statuses instantly. Changes sync seamlessly with the main web software.

Highlights
  • Load creation
  • Driver pay settlement
  • Load status updates
  • Real-time web sync
  • Dispatch management
Features
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Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Data Entry. Built specifically for small trucking companies and owner-operators, MYSTC TMS bridges the gap between dispatchers and drivers. Eliminate manual data entry, streamline your back office, and keep your trucks moving. Key Features Include: * QuickLoad Rate Confirmation Scanner - never manually type on a load details screen again. Simply upload or scan any PDF rate confirmation sheet. Our intelligent scanner extracts the broker details, origin/destination, dates, and linehaul rates to build an active load in seconds. * Driver Settlements - Stop wrestling with messy spreadsheets. Track deductions, fuel advances, and base pay automatically. * Fast Customer Invoicing - Generate professional invoices the moment a load is delivered and send them directly to your customers. Driver Companion App - Set up your drivers on this same app where they can see only information pertinent to their own loads. Drivers see exactly what they are hauling, where it goes, and when it needs to be there - no confusing text threads required. * Transparent Settlements - Drivers can track their completed trips and see exactly what they have gotten paid on. * Instant document uploads - Drivers can snap a crisp photo of the BOL or signed POD right from their cab and attach it right to the load. State of the art scanning features allow for legibility checks, auto enhancement of scanned documents, and more.

About

Smarthop

This app helps trucking businesses and dispatchers increase earnings and streamline operations. It aggregates loads from top sources, offers optimized recommendations, and automates back-office tasks like payroll. Focus on finding better loads and growing your business.

Highlights
  • Aggregated load board
  • Customized load recommendations
  • Route and profit optimization
  • Automated payroll
  • Market analysis
  • Performance reporting
Features
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SmartHop is an app that helps fleets and independent dispatchers earn more while simplifying the day-to-day by improving decision-making and automating manual tasks. Our load board brings together loads from the top brokers and load boards, including DAT, to give you access to the best loads, regardless of your size or years of experience. Get customized load recommendations based on your business and real market data to ensure you’re booking the best load possible. Simplify your back office, or let us handle it completely, so you can spend more time finding great loads and moving your business forward. *Real-Time DAT & Broker Integrations *Route & Profit Optimization *Aggregated Load Board *Book & Bid Now Loads *Market Analysis Highlighting Hot Lanes *Performance Reporting & Forecasts *Trip Management & Automated Payroll *Easy Setup & Excellent Customer Support Try SmartHop today, request a demo at smarthop.com.

Screenshots

MYSTC4 screens
Smarthop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MYSTC at 4.2 against Smarthop's 3.6. Smarthop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MYSTC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 20 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MYSTC ships an update every 6 weeks, Smarthop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MYSTC versus Smarthop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMYSTCSmarthop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.6 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings520 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASTCSmarthop Inc

Customer experience

MYSTC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Smarthop

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

MYSTC

No in-app purchases

None

Smarthop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MYSTC free?
MYSTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smarthop free?
Smarthop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MYSTC or Smarthop?
MYSTC is rated higher. MYSTC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smarthop averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.
Do MYSTC or Smarthop have ads?
Neither MYSTC nor Smarthop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MYSTC or Smarthop?
MYSTC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smarthop every 2 weeks. Most recently, MYSTC was updated on September 15, 2026 and Smarthop on June 1, 2026.

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