Onward Delivery vs Ascend Load Board App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Onward Delivery
This app helps logistics professionals find, book, and update freight loads directly from their mobile devices. It aims to keep trucks full and businesses profitable by eliminating the need for emails and phone calls. Features include transparent pricing, a load board, and real-time shipment updates.
- Find and book freight loads
- Update shipments on the go
- Transparent upfront pricing
- Load board with available loads
- Location-based load recommendations
- Load filtering functionality
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Onward lets you find, book and update loads on the go, no emails or phone calls necessary. We keep your trucks full, your drivers happy, and your business profitable. Key Features: -Transparent & upfront pricing - no more bidding! -Load Board detailing available loads near you -Single View of all shipment details -Ability to update your loads on the go, including PODs, Delivery Photos & more! -Search functionality to find the right loads for you -Location based recommended loads, that make sure you are seeing what's important to you. -Load Filtering, to make sure you can find the loads that make sense for you Onward's mission is to change the final mile logistics industry with our next generation technology combined with a simple, easy to use platform. Say goodbye to empty trucks. We currently operate in Colorado, Iowa and Texas.
Ascend Load Board App
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With upfront pricing, load info and facility details, Ascend Load Board App makes it easy for approved carriers to find, bid-on, and haul loads that meet their needs. • Access to Ascend's mobile load board • Find, bid on, and win loads 24/7 based on your preferences • Easy lane search and filters • Upfront pricing • Place bids directly in the app — no phone calls required • Scan and upload documents to streamline bookkeeping Terms and Conditions: https://irp.cdn-website.com/5ee8dd96/files/uploaded/Ascend-Load-Board-Terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://irp.cdn-website.com/5ee8dd96/files/uploaded/Ascend-Load-Board-Privacy-Policy.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ascend Load Board App at 13.0 against Onward Delivery's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Onward Delivery ships an update monthly, Ascend Load Board App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onward Delivery | Ascend Load Board App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Onward Delivery, Inc. | Freight Science, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Onward Delivery
No in-app purchases
Ascend Load Board App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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