Comparison

FreightSmith vs Star BG Driver

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time notification capabilities
  • Web-based carrier portal
  • Digital payment processing
  • Paperless digital lumper receipts
  • Reduces detention exposure
  • Expedites delivery process
Features
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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 Distinct Driver Experience – A driver friendly solution for the outdated delivery processes ingrained in-bound operations.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.

About

Star BG Driver

Features
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Star BG Driver is a trucking app for managing loads, documents, and pay. • View your assigned loads with pickup and delivery details • Get directions to every stop and mark your arrival • Scan and upload BOL and POD documents right from the cab • Track load status from dispatch to delivery • Review your weekly settlement statements and pay • Sign in quickly and securely with Face ID Anyone can create a free account in seconds to get started. If you drive for a carrier that uses Star BG, your dispatcher can link your account so your assigned loads, documents, and settlement pay appear automatically.

Screenshots

FreightSmith4 screens
Star BG Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FreightSmith at 13.0 against Star BG Driver's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FreightSmith versus Star BG Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreightSmithStar BG Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Chain Group, Inc.Nenad Grujicic

Bugs and 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

Star BG Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FreightSmith

No in-app purchases

None

Star BG Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreightSmith free?
FreightSmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star BG Driver free?
Star BG Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreightSmith or Star BG Driver have ads?
Neither FreightSmith nor Star BG Driver shows ads.

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