Courier Guy vs Beame Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Send and receive parcels
- Locker network access
- Real-time parcel tracking
- Load credits for shipments
- User account management
- Easy and fast shipping
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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.
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.
- Stolen vehicle recovery service
- Device status checks
- Report stolen vehicle
- Request insurance certificate
- Wireless device installation
- National network coverage
- Jamming detection
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Courier Guy | Beame Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Courier Guy PTY LTD | MiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
Courier Guy
Beame Mobile
In-app purchases
Courier Guy
No in-app purchases
Beame Mobile
No in-app purchases




