Comparison

PARS vs Switchboard

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

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.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service Compliance
  • Automatic electric log recording
  • Prepare DVIRs
  • Driving timers
  • 24/7 Customer Support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PARS4 screens
Switchboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, Switchboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
PARS versus Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARSSwitchboard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarrowSwitchboard Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PARS

No in-app purchases

None

Switchboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PARS free?
PARS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switchboard free?
Switchboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PARS or Switchboard have ads?
Neither PARS nor Switchboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PARS or Switchboard?
PARS ships an update every 5 months, and Switchboard fortnightly. Most recently, PARS was updated on September 10, 2026 and Switchboard on September 9, 2026.

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