TMS vs FreightSmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TMS
This app allows drivers to view trip details, record journey events, and manage consignment information. It also facilitates proof of delivery by capturing signatures and uploading document images.
- View assigned trip details
- Record journey events
- Manage consignment information
- Capture proof of delivery signatures
- Upload document images
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Using the app, the drivers can - o View details of assigned trips o Record various events of the journey such as arrivals or departures, handover or takeover of consignments o Record various details of the consignment received or delivered, such as the consignment type, quantity, whether consignment was damaged and details of the leased pallet(s) used for transporting the consignment, if any o Record Proof of Delivery by taking the receiver’s signature on the mobile device. Take picture of documents and upload.
FreightSmith
This app digitizes inbound logistics for receivers, drivers, carriers, and shippers. It streamlines payment processing and operational efficiency with real-time notifications and paperless receipts. Drivers can save significant time on check-in and payment.
- Real-time notification capabilities
- Web-based carrier portal
- Digital payment processing
- Paperless digital lumper receipts
- Reduces detention exposure
- Expedites delivery process
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FreightSmith offers a first of a kind solution for Receivers, Drivers, Carriers & Shippers. FreightSmith is the premier pathway for digital payment processing and inbound operational agility through a suite of digital solutions for the Supply Chain community. Created by more than four decades of innovation and a century of combined experience, FreightSmith offers a first of a kind solution for Drivers, Carriers, & Shippers. FreightSmith is engineered and led by dynamic Supply Chain technology experts that are passionate about scaling integration partnerships. With no stone unturned, the masterful design and user-friendly layout takes every detail of a delivery into consideration and makes the progressive plan to digitize the inbound process a reality. • Real-time notification capabilities • Web-based carrier portal providing instant unloading receipt visibility • 24x7x365 Customer Success Team • 40 years of credible industry experience • Reduces detention exposure & expedites delivery process Simplify & Increase Speed – On average drivers save 62 minutes between appointment check-in & unloading remittance using the FreightSmith mobile application. The convenient & contactless solution is the first of its kind. Direct Integration – Interfaces with all major check providers for fast, secure payments. Seamlessly and securely handles payments from Comcheck, EFS, T-Chek, Relay Payments, or credit/debit cards. Industry payment processing average is reduced by 42 minutes. Distinct Driver Experience – A driver friendly solution for the outdated delivery processes ingrained in-bound operations. No more standing in lines in the elements or guessing next steps. Paperless Digital Lumper Receipts – No more lost or damaged receipts! Provides a digital receipt that can be provided directly into the mobile application and shared as needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FreightSmith at 4.7 against TMS's 3.0. FreightSmith also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
FreightSmith holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreightSmith has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TMS ships an update every 2 months, FreightSmith monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TMS | FreightSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TMSFIRST LLC | Universal Chain Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
TMS
FreightSmith
Bugs and requests
TMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FreightSmith
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and account problems
- Incorrect or missing information
Requested features
3 requests- Improve notification system for updates
- Allow multiple users to access payment options
- Provide clearer instructions and guidance
In-app purchases
TMS
No in-app purchases
FreightSmith
No in-app purchases









