Comparison

Courier Guy vs Beame Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Courier Guy

Easily send and receive parcels through a secure locker network. Skip queues and enjoy a fast, comfortable shipping experience. Track your packages in real-time from deposit to pickup.

Highlights
  • Send and receive parcels
  • Locker network access
  • Real-time parcel tracking
  • Load credits for shipments
  • User account management
  • Easy and fast shipping
Features
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With the app you will be able to send and receive parcels in the The Courier Guy Locker Network in South Africa. No waiting, no queues, in an easy, fast and comfortable way for you. How to start using this service? Create your user account, load credits and you can now make your first shipment. You just have to fill in the shipping information and select the locker you prefer to deposit it. You have the control of the process! You will know where your parcel is and when it has been picked up by the recipient. Sending parcels is now easier than ever. Powered by The Courier Guy.

About

Beame Mobile

This app provides a stolen vehicle recovery service with a high success rate. It allows users to check their device status, report theft, and request insurance certificates. The service utilizes a wireless device installed in vehicles, offering national coverage and jamming detection.

Highlights
  • Stolen vehicle recovery service
  • Device status checks
  • Report stolen vehicle
  • Request insurance certificate
  • Wireless device installation
  • National network coverage
  • Jamming detection
Features
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Beame, a brand by Powerfleet, ensures your stolen vehicle recovery is ‘Simply Sorted’, in the unfortunate event of a car theft or a hijacking, Beame offers a recovery service with one of the highest recovery rates on the market. The Beame Smartphone App makes it easy to check on your unit’s status, check your battery health, report a stolen vehicle, request your insurance certificate, sign up for the Beame Protect service or register a claim if you already subscribe to the Beame Protect Service. The app is free to download and can be used by all Beame customers. If you have an active Beame account, please access WhatsApp, or email customercare@beame.co.za or call 0860 BEAME1 (0860 232 631) for your app login credentials. The status on the app indicates whether your Beame unit is working and if the battery needs replacement – if you see a thumbs down then there may be a problem with the unit and you should contact us to resolve this via Whatsapp. Please note: Beame is for stolen vehicle RECOVERY ONLY. It's not a tracking service which enables you to view the live movement of your car on a map, however it is meant to display area based locations for when your vehicle is seen on the network. Our sophisticated technology enables us to find your vehicle once you report it as stolen. How does the Beame service work? The small, wireless device is installed into vehicles, trailers, caravans, motorcycles and quad bikes by one of our approved fitment centres. The installation is quick and easy as it is not connected to the car’s battery or wiring. The Beame device has a Lifetime Warranty and is powered by a battery that lasts for at least 3 years, after which it will be replaced at no charge (T&C’s apply). National Network coverage ensures your vehicle is covered anywhere in South Africa. Jamming Detect technology can detect vehicle jamming to alert the Control Centre, helping to combat vehicle theft. Beame is approved by all major insurance companies, and with VESA approval and ABS certification, you can rest assured that Beame offers the best stolen vehicle recovery service. Find out more here. Key Features: Wireless and non-intrusive installation Quick installation National network coverage Approved by major insurers Dedicated recovery teams Free recovery* Confidence checks Jamming detection for automated recovery Low battery alert Lifetime warranty* Smartphone App available *T&Cs apply

Screenshots

Courier Guy4 screens
Beame Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Courier Guy at 2.0 against Beame Mobile's 1.0. Courier Guy also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Beame Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Courier Guy holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Courier Guy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Beame Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Courier Guy ships an update every 2 months, Beame Mobile every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Courier Guy versus Beame Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourier GuyBeame Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews5.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Courier Guy PTY LTDMiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd

Customer experience

Courier Guy

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative80.8%

Beame Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Courier Guy

No in-app purchases

None

Beame Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Courier Guy free?
Courier Guy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beame Mobile free?
Beame Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Courier Guy or Beame Mobile?
Courier Guy is rated higher. Courier Guy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beame Mobile averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Courier Guy or Beame Mobile have ads?
Neither Courier Guy nor Beame Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Courier Guy or Beame Mobile?
Courier Guy ships an update every 2 months, and Beame Mobile every 10 months. Most recently, Courier Guy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Beame Mobile on October 4, 2026.

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