Activ vs eWastra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic declaration activation
- Non-stop border passage
- Extended customs clearance
- Real-time guidance
- T1/T2 document scanning
- Remote loading confirmation
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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
eWastra
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With eWastra, you can easily digitize all your transport documents (e-CMR, e-DIGID,..) while staying fully compliant with legal requirements. Access, sign, and share documents in real-time, wherever you are. Reduce administrative hassle with just a few taps. Key features: * Digital document management: Easily create, manage, and share digital transport documents. * Real-time tracking: Monitor the status and location of your shipments as they move. * Digital signing: Collect signatures directly on your mobile device. * Centralized Cloud Storage: Securely store all documents for quick access and retrieval. We follow ISO 27001 standards to protect your information Ideal for: * Transport companies * Logistics service providers * Drivers * Shippers eWastra is a product of Pionira NV.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eWastra at fortnightly against Activ's monthly. eWastra also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Activ ships an update monthly, eWastra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Activ | eWastra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bundesamt fur Zoll und Grenzsicherheit BAZG | PIONIRA NV |
In-app purchases
Activ
No in-app purchases
eWastra
No in-app purchases









