Comparison

Trans vs ECT

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

Head to head
About

Trans

Features
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The system is future proof and helps you optimise your transport workflow in order for you to do more work with less effort. This also makes it a full-fledged planning tool. Through integrations with forwarders, shipping companies and quays, all communication with drivers and subcontractors is automated via this app. All this can be followed anywhere and by all parties involved with the combination of the app and the TMS program. By using our system, your entire fleet is tracked at a glance. This saves you lost journeys and kilometers and you get more out of your personnel and equipment.

About

ECT

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Stay one step ahead with Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam! The Port of Rotterdam is the beating heart of Europe's logistics and you are right in the middle of it. Whether you are a truck driver on the terminals or a planner tracking the status of your cargo: the redesigned ECT app is specifically developed for the parties coming together at Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam. What the app does for you: - Truck drivers always have their route plan in the app and gain digital access to interchanges. - Shipping companies, logistics service providers, and forwarders can see real-time container, object and terminal information which is needed to make quick decisions. - Smart notifications keep you updated on the status of your visit or the terminals, even while you’re on the move. Everything you need for an optimal overview to easily import or export containers, all bundled in one app.

Screenshots

Trans4 screens
ECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trans and ECT are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trans ships an update every 6 weeks, ECT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trans versus ECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransECT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrans ITEurope Container Terminals B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Trans

No in-app purchases

None

ECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trans free?
Trans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECT free?
ECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trans or ECT have ads?
Neither Trans nor ECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trans or ECT?
Trans ships an update every 6 weeks, and ECT every 4 weeks. Most recently, Trans was updated on May 24, 2026 and ECT on September 17, 2026.

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