Comparison

Activ vs CHEP CMA

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

CHEP CMA

This application helps drivers manage their trips and execute loads from start to finish. It offers a clear view of each trip and guides users through every step of the load process. The app integrates seamlessly with other CHEP COLT applications for smooth entry and exit from service centers.

Highlights
  • Streamline load execution
  • View trip details
  • Step-by-step load guidance
  • Integrated with CHEP COLT
  • Seamless service center access
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Carrier Mobile Application is an application design by CHEP to streamline your load execution. CMA provides a view of your trips and steps the driver through the execution of the load from origination to destination. It is fully integrated to the rest of CHEPโ€™s COLT applications and provides a seamless experience when entering or egressing the service centres.

Screenshots

Activ4 screens
CHEP CMA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Activ at 13% against CHEP CMA's 0%. CHEP CMA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). 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, CHEP CMA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Activ versus CHEP CMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActivCHEP CMA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews โ€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.411.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBundesamt fur Zoll und Grenzsicherheit BAZGCHEP Technology Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Activ

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

CHEP CMA

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Activ

No in-app purchases

None

CHEP CMA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Activ free?
Activ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHEP CMA free?
CHEP CMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Activ or CHEP CMA have ads?
Neither Activ nor CHEP CMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Activ or CHEP CMA?
Activ ships an update monthly, and CHEP CMA every 2 months. Most recently, Activ was updated on July 25, 2026 and CHEP CMA on June 28, 2026.

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