Comparison

Trado vs Pickup

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

Head to head
About

Trado

This app allows you to purchase items from anywhere in the country and have them picked up and delivered to you. It features a digital measuring tool, effortless shipment listing, and 24-hour real-time tracking. Shipment protection insurance is also available for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Digital measuring tool
  • Effortless shipment listing
  • 24-hour real-time tracking
  • Shipment protection insurance
  • Nationwide delivery network
  • 24-hour customer service
Features
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Get Anything. Everywhere. The simplest way to get things from A to B. Purchase anything, from anywhere in the country, and Trado will get it picked up and delivered to you. Frictionless App Features Digital Measuring Tool: Measure your items directly within the Trado app, eliminating the need for a measuring tape. Effortless Shipment Listing: Our state-of-the-art listing process ensures your shipment is listed in just 2 minutes, without any hassle. 24-Hour Tracking: Track the status of your items in real-time, 24 hours a day. Know exactly where your items are after they get picked up. Peace of Mind with Shipment Protection We offer shipment protection insurance to keep your items safe and your mind at ease. Location, Location, Location Everywhere, all at once. Trado has a growing network of drivers all over the United States, providing local runs across town, or long distance trips across the country. You can rely on us to get anything, everywhere. Happy Drivers = Better Service Trado pays its drivers more than any competitor. Drivers choose their hours and deliveries, giving them peace of mind and the freedom to focus on delivering excellent customer service. 24-Hour Customer Service We have real people answering the phones and responding to emails 24 hours a day. Important things can’t always wait until tomorrow. Call us at 1-888-78-Trado or email us at help@trado.io. We’re here for you. Overview Buying a couch on Facebook Marketplace? Fell in love with a desk on eBay but it's on the other side of the country? Snap a few photos, enter the pickup and drop-off information, and your item will be listed within minutes on the Trado app. A Trado driver will have it picked up and delivered according to your instructions. This isn't rocket science. It's Trado.

About

Pickup

Earn money by delivering goods on your own schedule. This app offers competitive commission rates, flexible working hours, and fast weekly payouts. It provides integrated navigation and earnings tracking to simplify your delivery experience.

Highlights
  • Higher earnings with lower commission
  • Flexible driving schedule
  • Access to many clients
  • Fast weekly payouts
  • Integrated navigation and earnings tracking
  • Exclusive benefits and support
Features
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Why Pickup Driver app • Higher earnings — pay lower commission than with other apps. • More flexibility — drive when you want to. • Many clients — you can earn more. • Fast pay-outs — collect your earnings every week. • An easy to use app — navigation, earnings info and updates all in one place. • Earn more by driving with Pickup whenever you want. • Track your earnings easily in the app. • Get access to exclusive benefits, training and support. Step 1: Download and install the Pickup Driver app. Step 2: Open the app, tap on 'Sign Up', and we'll guide you step by step till you're ready to hit the road and start earning.

Screenshots

Trado4 screens
Pickup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trado at 71% against Pickup's 0%. Trado also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Pickup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trado holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Trado's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pickup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trado ships an update monthly, Pickup every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trado versus Pickup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradoPickup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better2.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings917 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTradoPICKUP TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Customer experience

Trado

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Pickup

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Trado

No in-app purchases

None

Pickup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trado free?
Trado is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickup free?
Pickup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trado or Pickup?
Trado is rated higher. Trado averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pickup averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Trado or Pickup have ads?
Neither Trado nor Pickup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trado or Pickup?
Trado ships an update monthly, and Pickup every 4 months. Most recently, Trado was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pickup on October 24, 2026.

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