Comparison

Trans vs SCALAR Cargo

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

Head to head

Trans-IT BV

For drivers transporting goods

Free

💼 Business

No ratingsView app →

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

SCALAR Cargo

Features

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SCALAR Cargo is the mobile app for truck drivers to be connected to the SCALAR platform. It includes activities, driving and resting times, and messaging.

Screenshots

Trans4 screens

SCALAR Cargo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SCALAR Cargo at fortnightly against Trans's every 6 weeks. 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

Trans ships an update every 6 weeks, SCALAR Cargo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Trans versus SCALAR Cargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Trans	SCALAR Cargo
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	48 MB	70 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Trans IT	ZF Digital Solutions International B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Trans

No in-app purchases

None

SCALAR Cargo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trans free?

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

Is SCALAR Cargo free?

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

Do Trans or SCALAR Cargo have ads?

Neither Trans nor SCALAR Cargo shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Trans or SCALAR Cargo?

Trans ships an update every 6 weeks, and SCALAR Cargo fortnightly. Most recently, Trans was updated on October 8, 2026 and SCALAR Cargo on October 9, 2026.