PARS vs Switchboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PARS
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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 shipmentsβ 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 β anywhere really! Information screens are designed for clear ease of viewing, presenting relevant information on demand.
Switchboard
This electronic logging software helps drivers comply with ELD mandates. It offers automatic log recording, DVIR preparation, and driving timers. 24/7 customer support is available to assist with ELD issues.
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Automatic electric log recording
- Prepare DVIRs
- Driving timers
- 24/7 Customer Support
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Stay ELD mandate compliant with Switchboard's Electronic Logging software available for drivers and their smartphones and tablets. Switchboard's easy-to-use solution provides the following features: - Hours of Service Compliance - Automatic electric log recording - Prepare DVIRs (Digital Vehicle Inspection Records) - Driving timers We have your back with the best in class 24/7 customer support, so you can focus on your operations without worrying about any ELD issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Switchboard at fortnightly 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PARS ships an update every 5 months, Switchboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PARS | Switchboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farrow | Switchboard Inc. |
In-app purchases
PARS
No in-app purchases
Switchboard
No in-app purchases








