Comparison

Palletforce Pro vs VANGUARDIAN

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

Head to head
About

Palletforce Pro

This app provides electronic proof of delivery for a logistics network, offering real-time vehicle tracking, delivery updates, and the ability to scan paperwork. It enhances service quality and safety for network members and their customers.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Delivery notifications
  • Trigger tracking events
  • Send updates to consignees
  • Scan paperwork
  • Perform vehicle checks
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Palletforce, Europe’s leading logistics network, continues its investment in innovation and technology by unveiling its electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) app, cementing the company’s position at the forefront of the sector. Building on its Best use of Technology accolade at last year’s Motor Transport Awards, the roll-out of the ePOD2 app will see Palletforce pioneer a number of unique new features to drive quality, safety and service throughout the network. Key features: β€’ Real-time vehicle tracking β€’ Notifications β€’ Trigger tracking events β€’ Send updates to consignees via SMS, email and twitter β€’ Scan Paperwork β€’ Perform vehicle checks The ePOD app links seamlessly with the Palletforce’s Alliance system to provide enhanced tracking of freight, live updates for members and their customers and the provision of an accurate proof of location in addition to the proof of delivery. The system will also allow drivers to report whether a delivery point is residential or commercial, enabling Palletforce to build up a comprehensive database to highlight home deliveries and improve future manifesting and routing. The ePOD system was originally developed in 2011, and Palletforce was the first network to deploy it across the entire member fleet. The new app will see Palletforce provide a complete package to members, supplying hardware, software, airtime and centralised support. The ePOD upgrade is part of a major new tranche of investment in industry-leading technology and innovation to be rolled out this year.

About

VANGUARDIAN

Features
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When it comes to VAN CRIME and vehicle security, adding more LOCKS has for a long time been seen as the go to solution, However the evidence now shows that LOCKS - DO NOT STOP - VAN CRIME … LOCKS BUY YOU TIME This means it takes Thieves a LONGER TIME to break-in. However, A Thief has ALL THE TIME HE NEEDS to operate around a van Because he is UNDETECTED ! and that’s why we made VANGUARDIAN. Firstly A VISIBLE deterrent so a thief can see the vehicle is protected and a POWERFUL, UNIMPEADED, PRE-EMPTIVE ALARM awaits that activates immediately upon sensing CONTACT to draw instant attention to criminal activity … BEFORE DAMAGE IS DONE To eliminate the TIME, the FREE TIME a thief could otherwise operate around a van UNDETECTED, A simple and yet Highley effective solution, removing a thief’s main asset of ANONYIMITY immediately puts a thief on the back foot, changing the dynamic in to a fight or flight situation, Knowing they are now exposed & compromised a thief would rather flee the scene and avoid confrontation. The VANGUARDIAN sensor ALERTS & APP provide an important SECOND LINE of defense & notification by ALERTING the vehicle owner by TEXT ALERT when they are out of range of the audible capacity of the VANGUARDIAN ALARM. The GPS text message ALERT reacts immediately if the vehicle is compromised in a timely manner so that the vehicle owner / driver can respond BEFORE damage or theft.

Screenshots

Palletforce Pro4 screens
VANGUARDIAN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VANGUARDIAN at every 3 weeks against Palletforce Pro's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Palletforce Pro ships an update every 9 months, VANGUARDIAN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Palletforce Pro versus VANGUARDIAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalletforce ProVANGUARDIAN
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalletforce PLC247 COMMERCE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Palletforce Pro

No in-app purchases

None

VANGUARDIAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palletforce Pro free?
Palletforce Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VANGUARDIAN free?
VANGUARDIAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Palletforce Pro or VANGUARDIAN have ads?
Neither Palletforce Pro nor VANGUARDIAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palletforce Pro or VANGUARDIAN?
Palletforce Pro ships an update every 9 months, and VANGUARDIAN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Palletforce Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and VANGUARDIAN on October 13, 2026.

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