Comparison

Activ vs DKV LIVE

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

Head to head
About

Activ

Streamline border crossings for commercial goods with this official customs app. It automates declarations, allows for non-stop passage, and provides real-time guidance for transport companies and drivers.

Highlights
  • Automatic declaration activation
  • Non-stop border passage
  • Extended customs clearance
  • Real-time guidance
  • T1/T2 document scanning
  • Remote loading confirmation
Features
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Save time at the border with the official Swiss customs app. Activ can be used for commercial goods trade. Designed for transport companies and drivers, the app facilitates and speeds up border crossings. MAIN ADVANTAGES - Automatic activation of declarations at the border - Non-stop passage through the border post (except for inspections) - Extended customs clearance hours - Simple processes with real-time guidance in the app FOR TRANSIT The steps to be performed by the driver are very simple: they simply enter the vehicle's number plate details and scan the T1/T2 (MRN) documents using their smartphone camera. The driver can then report to the border crossing and show the result on the smartphone screen to the customs officers. FOR EXPORT With remote loading function (option recommended by the FOCBS): a link containing the transport declaration is sent directly to the driver's smartphone. The driver confirms the vehicle's number plate details, and can then start their journey. At the border, the driver only needs to show the result on the smartphone screen. With DTS scan function: the driver scans the digital transport slip (DTS) with their smartphone and then enters the vehicle's number plate details. They can then start their journey and show the result on the smartphone screen when they cross the border. The Activ application is free. A mobile connection is the only thing needed to use the application. Detailed information: www.activ.admin.ch

About

DKV LIVE

This app supports drivers and dispatchers with daily tasks. Drivers can log work times, find fuel stations with integrated navigation, and access services. Dispatchers can view vehicle locations, status, and employee availability, with direct communication options for all users.

Highlights
  • Check in/out for driving times
  • Find DKV fuel stations with filters
  • Integrated navigation to stations
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Vehicle and employee status overview
  • Direct in-app chat communication
Features
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The DKV LIVE app is the mobile client for the DKV LIVE portal and provides drivers and dispatchers with optimal support in their daily work โ€“ anytime, anywhere. ========================================= Features for drivers: Check in/check out - Simply log in or out of the vehicle to record your driving times in the system. Station finder โ€“ Always have the right gas station at your fingertips! - Find gas stations that support the DKV fuel card system. - Filter by services such as repair shops, shopping, overnight accommodation, or sanitary facilities. - Let the integrated navigation guide you directly to the desired station. ======================================== Features for dispatchers Map view โ€“ Everything at a glance, anytime! - Find vehicles in the desired region. - Get important information for a quick ETA estimate. - Select a vehicle and keep track of all data, including live position. Vehicle list - Online and offline. - See at a glance: Who is online, who is offline? Who is stationary, who is driving? - Keep all available vehicle data clearly accessible. Employee list - full team overview. - Shows you drivers and dispatchers at a glance. - See who is currently driving, taking a break, or unavailable. - All contact options directly available. ========================================= Features for both roles Chat โ€“ communicate quickly and directly. - Send messages to colleagues with a single click, directly from the app. - Stay connected at all times โ€“ efficiently and easily.

Screenshots

Activ4 screens
DKV LIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DKV LIVE at 100% against Activ's 13%. DKV LIVE also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Activ ships an update monthly, DKV LIVE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Activ versus DKV LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActivDKV LIVE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.415.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBundesamt fur Zoll und Grenzsicherheit BAZGDKV EURO SERVICE GmbH & Co KG

Customer experience

Activ

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

DKV LIVE

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Activ

No in-app purchases

None

DKV LIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Activ free?
Activ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DKV LIVE free?
DKV LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Activ or DKV LIVE have ads?
Neither Activ nor DKV LIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Activ or DKV LIVE?
Activ ships an update monthly, and DKV LIVE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Activ was updated on July 25, 2026 and DKV LIVE on September 23, 2026.

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