ePOD by KCS vs TOPS ePOD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ePOD by KCS
This app connects to your KCS ERP solution for streamlined delivery management. It allows users to download delivery manifests, scan barcodes, capture photos, and collect signatures, with offline capabilities and automatic syncing.
- Offline delivery management
- Barcode scanning (1D/2D)
- Photo and signature capture
- Download delivery manifests
- Syncs with KCS ERP
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Connects to your KCS ERP solution, including K8, via Wi-Fi or mobile data. Work offline! Your changes are cached and will automatically sync when you have connectivity. Proof of Delivery features: - Download your delivery manifest to your device, including customer and delivery information - View and complete deliveries - Scan barcoded advice notes or boxes (or crates/pallets etc.). Supports most barcode formats in 1D and 2D - Photo capture - Signature capture The ePOD app connects to your system, meaning you have full control over which users and devices can connect. No information is stored on a central server. Your system will require additional configuration to allow connections from the app. Please contact us for more information.
TOPS ePOD
Streamline logistics by connecting with transport suppliers and managing your own fleet. Automatically send detailed order instructions to smart devices and receive real-time updates on times, status, and proof of delivery. Capture documents using your device's camera and download essential shipping information.
- Seamless transport supplier integration
- Automated order instruction transmission
- Real-time status and time updates
- Electronic proof of delivery (POD)
- Document capture via device camera
- Downloadable shipping documentation
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TOPS ePOD enables you to work seamlessly with transport suppliers and own fleets. Transmit the full transport order instructions automatically to any smart device and receive back actual times, status information and electronic proof of delivery (POD). It includes the ability to capture documents via the device camera and to download shipping instructions and other documentation as required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ePOD by KCS at every 3 weeks against TOPS ePOD's every 3 months. ePOD by KCS also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ePOD by KCS ships an update every 3 weeks, TOPS ePOD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ePOD by KCS | TOPS ePOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kerridge Commercial Systems | Fargo Systems Limited |
Customer experience
ePOD by KCS
TOPS ePOD
In-app purchases
ePOD by KCS
No in-app purchases
TOPS ePOD
No in-app purchases
