Comparison

ECT vs TX

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

Head to head
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.

About

TX

Features
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TX-FLEX SOLO is a mobile app for subcontracted truck drivers who are not making use of Transics onboard computer technology. This standalone application enables the driver to follow-up the planning, complete specific out-of-cabin activities and take part in the communication process. Key features: β€’ 4-level planning β€’ Barcode scanning β€’ Picture/document transfer β€’ Sign-on-glass β€’ Unplanned activities β€’ Text messaging Available in 27 languages: Danish, German, Estonian, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Czech, Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Ukranian, Arabic Note: TX-FLEX SOLO is exclusively available for Transics customers.

Screenshots

ECT4 screens
TX4 screens

Verdict

The call

ECT and TX 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

ECT ships an update every 4 weeks, TX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ECT versus TX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECTTX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEurope Container Terminals B.V.ZF Digital Solutions International B.V.

In-app purchases

None

ECT

No in-app purchases

None

TX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECT free?
ECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TX free?
TX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ECT or TX have ads?
Neither ECT nor TX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECT or TX?
ECT ships an update every 4 weeks, and TX monthly. Most recently, ECT was updated on September 17, 2026 and TX on September 7, 2026.

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