VWS Live vs DFDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VWS Live
This app enables WiFi connectivity for a range of products when paired with a WiFi Indicator. It provides real-time operational data to a web portal, offering up-to-date information for operators. A user account is required for full functionality.
- WiFi connectivity
- Real-time data streaming
- Web portal integration
- Operational activity monitoring
- Supports VWS product range
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The VWS Live® app when used in conjunction with the VWS WiFi Indicator, enables WiFi connectivity across the VWS product range. This new solution is currently available on tippers and will soon also be available on our award winning overload protection system (VOPS2™) and the Enviroweigh™ bin weighing system. The VWS Live® app provides real time data into the VWS Live® web portal to give operators up to date information on operational activity. *** For full functionality, a VWS Live® user account is required. Users can sign up for an account from the login page of the app. *** Please e-mail support@vwsltd.co.uk or call 0118 946 1900 for further information or product support.
DFDS
This app allows logistics drivers to view and update assigned tasks, track transportation progress, and report job statuses. Drivers can communicate with planners and receive important updates.
- View assigned tasks
- Update job progress
- Report arrivals and departures
- Contact planners
- Check inbox for updates
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View instructions assigned to you by DFDS planners. Follow the steps to update the progress of the transportation process. Start and complete the jobs, report arrivals and departures from/to job locations. Use contacts section to reach out to planners whenever needed. Check your inbox for all the important updates sent by DFDS planners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: VWS Live at free against DFDS's ad-supported. VWS Live also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VWS Live | DFDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd | DFDS AS |
Customer experience
VWS Live
DFDS
In-app purchases
VWS Live
No in-app purchases
DFDS
No in-app purchases
