XDP vs Making Places
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XDP
Manage and track parcels delivered through a specific freight logistics network. Easily view and change delivery dates, update instructions, monitor parcel progress, and access proof of delivery.
- Manage parcel deliveries
- Track parcel progress
- Change delivery date
- Update delivery instructions
- View proof of delivery
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In short, this 'app' enables you (the consignee) to manage, and track, parcels which are due to be delivered to you by the XDP freight logistics network. You are able to: - View/change your delivery date - View/update delivery delivery instructions - Track progress of your parcel(s) - View proof of delivery, upon delivery of your item
Making Places
Easily manage your home and connect with your property management team and community. Access important property information, make payments, manage keys and parcels, and receive instant notifications.
- Manage property aspects
- View key documents
- Communicate with office teams
- Pay service charges
- Receive parcel alerts
- Manage key access
- Stay updated on announcements
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Places enables owners and residents to easily manage their homes from one easy to use app. Effortlessly connect with their property management and on-site teams, as well as their community. Through Places they will be able to see important information about their property and the wider estate. Make service charge payments, manage access, keys and parcels, and receive instant news notifications or important massages from the office teams, helping to stay up to date with your home, the community and those things that matter to you the most. These are some of the highlights of Places: - Manage key aspects of your property - View key documents - Communicate with the office teams - Talk to your concierge - Pay your service charge - Get parcel delivery alerts - Manage key access - Keep updated on news announcements
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Making Places at 21% against XDP's 2%. Making Places also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). XDP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XDP ships an update every 2 months, Making Places monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDP | Making Places |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.3% of reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | System X Limited | Dwellant |
Customer experience
XDP
Making Places
Bugs and requests
XDP
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes when clicking delivery instructions button
- App crashes when adding safe place instructions
- App crashes when changing delivery date
- Text input fields not functional
- Keyboard covers entry fields preventing input
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- Login/authentication failures despite correct credentials
- Password reset functionality not working
- Account registration failures
- Email verification emails not being sent
- App won't load or displays only logo
- Popup windows cannot be closed
- Notification settings cannot be enabled
- Settings button doesn't open iPhone settings
- Live chat times out and disconnects
- Chat interface text not fully visible
- Tracking information not updating
- Discrepancies between app and website tracking data
- Dark screen on app launch
- Keyboard type incorrect for email field (no @ symbol)
- Password reset page doesn't resize for mobile
- Text colors too pale to read on reset page
Requested features
14 requests- Proper account authentication system
- Functional delivery instruction input field
- Real-time app notifications for delivery updates
- Direct phone contact with customer support
- Detailed tracking information beyond basic status
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- Manual app refresh/reload button
- Improved UI design with modern interface
- Keyboard optimization to prevent field obstruction
- Accessible customer support (non-premium rate)
- Detailed delivery time windows instead of 2-hour slots
- Driver contact information
- QR code or alternative proof of delivery options
- Integration with main website tracking
- Email verification system that actually works
Making Places
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XDP
No in-app purchases
Making Places
No in-app purchases
