Comparison

PARS vs NorthStar

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

Head to head
About

PARS

Features
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Get real-time PARS and PAPS cross-border shipment updates on the go with the Farrow/Kuehne+Nagel Tracker Mobile App! This convenient, user-friendly app allows carrier drivers and importer clients of Farrow/Kuehne+Nagel to trace the status of their shipments’ customs entries through Canada PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) or USA PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System). Through this one app, users can view their Canada and USA northbound or southbound shipments, and register to receive notifications when action occurs with your shipment all from the comfort of their cabs, dispatch offices – anywhere really! Information screens are designed for clear ease of viewing, presenting relevant information on demand.

About

NorthStar

Features
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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

Screenshots

PARS4 screens
NorthStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NorthStar at every 3 weeks against PARS's every 5 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PARS ships an update every 5 months, NorthStar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PARS versus NorthStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARSNorthStar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarrowCanadian National Railway Company

In-app purchases

None

PARS

No in-app purchases

None

NorthStar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PARS free?
PARS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NorthStar free?
NorthStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PARS or NorthStar have ads?
Neither PARS nor NorthStar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PARS or NorthStar?
PARS ships an update every 5 months, and NorthStar every 3 weeks. Most recently, PARS was updated on September 10, 2026 and NorthStar on September 20, 2026.

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