Comparison

MDS Staff vs Shimi

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

Head to head

About

MDS Staff

Features

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MDS Staff allows employees to view and complete orders, view order details, view step by step directions to your destination, and collect PODs

About

Shimi

Features

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Shimi is an on-demand logistics technology platform that provides reliable and cost-effective logistic solutions for small to large businesses. Customers get instant access to a wide variety of vehicle types to service case-by-case delivery needs. Carriers tap into Shimi's stream of orders to maximise vehicle utilization. Shimi's extensive suite of last-mile freight services for both Customers and Carriers include order management, live delivery tracking, and other digital solutions. If it needs to be moved, Shimi can do it safely and without a hassle.

Screenshots

MDS Staff4 screens

Shimi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shimi at every 5 weeks against MDS Staff's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDS Staff ships an update every 20 months, Shimi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

MDS Staff versus Shimi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MDS Staff	Shimi
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	106 MB	84 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Progressive Medical Services Inc	SHIMI LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

MDS Staff

No in-app purchases

None

Shimi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDS Staff free?

MDS Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Shimi free?

Shimi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MDS Staff or Shimi have ads?

Neither MDS Staff nor Shimi shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MDS Staff or Shimi?

MDS Staff ships an update every 20 months, and Shimi every 5 weeks. Most recently, MDS Staff was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shimi on October 27, 2026.