ECT vs Port Pass
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.
Port Pass
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Port Pass is your digital identity for secure, ISPS-compliant access to participating port and terminal facilities. With Port Pass you: - Prove your identity once using document and face verification. - Receive a reusable digital pass (QR) linked to your verified identity. - Use the app at supported terminals for faster and secure identity checks at the gate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Port Pass at every 2 weeks against ECT's every 4 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
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, Port Pass every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | ECT | Port Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Europe Container Terminals B.V. | Peripass |
In-app purchases
ECT
No in-app purchases
Port Pass
No in-app purchases
