YYZ vs Zonos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YYZ
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OVERVIEW The ACS app allows login for the following users: 1. Freight Forwarder 2. Trucker 3. GHA 4. TPS The Import module of the app supports the following functionalities for the individual stakeholders: Ground Handling Agent • Dock in: To perform the Dock in function, the GHA needs to enter the VT no. manually or scan the barcode and all the details pertaining to it shall be updated. The event status with the time stamp status shall be updated in ACS • Dock Out: To dock out the GHA needs to enter the VT no. manually or scan the barcode and all the details pertaining to it shall be updated. The event status with the time stamp status shall be updated in ACS • POD (Proof of Delivery): This feature Is used for the final delivery of the shipments. The GHA enters the AWB details and clicks on the search icons. All the details of the shipments for that particular AWB is displayed and then the GHA can confirm the delivery of the shipments. • Location: This feature is used to locate the shipments once they arrive. GHA can enter the AWB no and the details shall be auto populated the GHA can record that the following shipments have been located and the same status shall be updated in ACS • Delivery Order: This feature shall allow the GHA to create a DO. GHA can enter all the details on the screen and then click on the ‘Submit’ button to create the DO for the shipments specified Trucker • W/H Gate Out: Once the shipments are accepted in the warehouse, the trucker can login to the ACS app and perform the W/H Gate out action. Trucker can either enter the VT no. manually or scan the VT. Once it is done successfully, all the details of the shipments and the vehicles shall be displayed and the trucker can take the shipments out of the warehouse. • M/Y Gate in: Once the trucker takes out the shipments from the warehouse, he needs to wait at the marshalling yard till his turn comes to take out the shipments from the terminal. To wait at the marshalling yard, he need to provide the VT details or scan the VT and all the details pertaining to it are displayed. • Terminal Gate out: This feature allows the trucker to take the shipments out of the terminal. User can enter the VT no. manually or scan it to fetch all the details of the shipments belonging to that particular vehicle. • Print Vehicle Token: This feature is used for Vehicle Token scanning. Trucker can either fill in the VT manually or scan the barcode. All the details related to the VT such as Vehicle No., Driver Name and Slot/Dock detail shall be auto populated Freight Forwarder • Shipment Tracking: This functionality shall allow real time tracking of the shipments. It will allow the freight forwarder to track the milestones and statuses for the shipments. User can provide the details of the AWB and click on the ‘Search’ icon. All the milestones pertaining to the searched AWB and its corresponding statuses shall be shown. TPS Check In • Cargo Pick Up: TPS user can login to the app and for cargo pickup he can enter the VT no. manually or scan the barcode and all the details of the shipments shall be auto populated. The Export module of the app supports the following functionalities for the individual stakeholders: Freight Forwarder • Shipment Tracking: This functionality shall allow real time tracking of the shipments. It will allow the freight forwarder to track the milestones and statuses for the shipments. User can provide the details of the AWB and click on the ‘Search’ icon. All the milestones pertaining to the searched AWB and its corresponding statuses shall be shown. Trucker • Shipment verification: • W/H Gate Out: • M/Y Gate in: • Terminal Gate out: • Print Vehicle Token: Ground Handling Agent • Warehouse Acceptance: . • Dock in: • Dock Out: TPS Check In • Cargo Drop:
Zonos
Easily prepay U.S. duties on imports. Use AI to auto-fill customs details from a photo or enter them manually. Pay in your local currency and get a QR code for smooth shipping.
- AI-powered customs detail auto-fill
- Manual item information entry
- Calculate and prepay U.S. duties
- Pay in local currency
- Generate QR code/Declaration ID
- Supports Canada Post and USPS (U.S. territories)
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The Zonos app (formerly Zonos Prepay) allows you to prepay duties on international postal shipments. Snap a photo, AI auto-fills customs details (or enter your own), check for import compliance, pay in your currency, and get a QR code/Declaration ID for U.S. shipping. Easily calculate and prepay U.S. duties with the Zonos app. Just snap a picture of the items you’re shipping, and our AI fills in the customs details for you, including calculating duty cost. Review/edit the information, pay instantly in your own currency, and ship with confidence. Prefer to enter your item information manually? That’s supported too (no photo required). Zonos app guide: https://zonos.com/docs/postal/tools-for-shippers/zonos-prepay). Why Zonos: - Free account (no subscription costs). - Prepay duties when required to continue shipping postal to the U.S. - Save time with auto-filled customs declarations based on a quick photo (or manually enter the item information yourself, if preferred) - Get accurate, guaranteed duty and tax totals with HTS codes. Neither you nor your recipient will have to pay additional duties, even if customs re-assess your shipment. - Pay as you go: Pay a clearance/processing fee per shipment, along with the duty cost - Get a QR code & Declaration ID for smooth shipping. - 27 languages, local currencies and payment methods. How It Works: 1. Create a free account. 2. Select the post you are shipping with. 3. Click “Add items manually” to enter your item information yourself, or click “Take a picture” to take a photo and have the app auto-populate your item information. You can include all items in one photo, or take multiple photos. Note: Only include items that are shipping within the same box. If you are shipping multiple boxes, only enter and pay for one box at a time, so you get a Declaration ID for each box. 4. Review/edit the item information, then click “Calculate duties” to get the duty costs and associated processing/clearance fees for your shipment. 5. Pay in your own currency. Payment covers both duties and the clearance/processing fee. 6. Present your QR code/Declaration ID at drop-off to confirm duties are prepaid. If you have questions, please contact our support team at support@zonos.com. Who It’s For: Individuals and small businesses shipping to the United States, plus postal operators needing a compliant prepayment solution. Compliance Note: U.S. regulations require prepaid duties for postal shipments under $2500 USD (effective Jul 24, 2026). Zonos Prepay ensures compliance and eliminates delays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YYZ at every 3 days against Zonos's every 2 weeks. YYZ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
YYZ ships an update every 3 days, Zonos every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YYZ | Zonos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kale Logistics | Zonos |
Bugs and requests
YYZ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Zonos
Reported bugs
17 issues- Keeps crashing
- Incorrect HTS codes being generated
- Crashes midway through process
- Errors out constantly
- Crashes at every moment
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- Can't get past verification
- No Verification Code Sent
- Cannot select made in USA
- App does NOT open
- No place to edit incorrect classifications
- Inaccurate and AI based
- App is glitchy and does not work
- Extremely frustrating and it's simply impossible to get a 13 digit code required by CANADA post
- Bad AI
- Glitch
- Erroneous and AI driven
- Every item I photograph comes up as being made in China
Requested features
2 requests- Allow manual adjustment of HTS codes
- Recognize MFN duty-free HS codes and allow for a $0 duty prepay option
In-app purchases
YYZ
No in-app purchases
Zonos
No in-app purchases







