ECT vs SCALAR Cargo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SCALAR Cargo
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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.
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Verdict
ECT and SCALAR Cargo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ECT ships an update every 4 weeks, SCALAR Cargo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECT | SCALAR Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Europe Container Terminals B.V. | ZF Digital Solutions International B.V. |
In-app purchases
ECT
No in-app purchases
SCALAR Cargo
No in-app purchases
