Comparison

Mainfreight vs NZPA

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

Head to head
About

Mainfreight

Access crucial shipping and supply chain information on the go. Track shipments across all travel modes, manage a watch-list with status notifications, and find contact details for global branches. Even without an account, you can monitor your freight and stay updated.

Highlights
  • Global shipment tracking
  • Multi-modal transport tracking
  • Shipment watch-list with notifications
  • Contact finder with GPS integration
  • Company and industry news updates
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Never be far from the crucial shipping information you rely on. Our FREE app equips you with a handy tool to keep on top of your supply chain - any-time, anywhere, directly from your smartphone! Not a regular customer? - Don’t worry! Even without a login you can track shipments, keep a watch-list, find contacts and more… Key Features Tracking: + Promptly access tracking information on all your shipments throughout our global network + Track your shipments through all modes of travel: Road, Rail, Ocean & Air + Save shipments to a watch-list for quick and easy monitoring of critical shipments + Receive notifications when shipments in your watch-list change status + An extension of our tracking service via our website and our secure portal Mainchain + Directly linked with our internal systems so you see status updates as soon as we do + Log in or create an account to securely synchronise your shipments across unlimited devices + Browse and filter your recent shipments on the go Contacts: + Find phone numbers and email addresses for all our branches so you can make direct contact when you need to speak with us - no messing around with ‘contact us’ forms. + Uses GPS functionality from your device to determine the closest Mainfreight Office/Depot. + Save your frequently used contacts to the top of the list for quick access News: + Keeping you up to date with our company and world events affecting the movement of freight

About

NZPA

Features
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Note: Members may have experienced problems logging into the app with QID or email. This issue is now resolved. If you are still experiencing problems logging in, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. If you continue to have issues after this, please contact us for assistance: http://www.policeassn.org.nz/ A quick and convenient way for New Zealand Police Association members to get help and advice when and where they need it. As well as an extensive help and advice section, you can access and update your membership details and keep up to date with news from the Association direct to your mobile. Features include: • Critical incident advice for emergency situations and advice on who to call for help • Step-by-step employment advice – like having the Little Blue Book at your fingertips • View your existing membership details and update them if they change – for example, if you move house • Keep up with the latest media and news from the Association • Contact information for your Field Officer and Committee reps • View your deductions and documents, like your Group Life Insurance Benefit nomination form • Information on other products and services available to members This app is intended for NZPA members only and is FREE to download. Please note: While the app is available for anyone to download, only current NZPA members will be able to access it using their existing website login details.

Screenshots

Mainfreight4 screens
NZPA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mainfreight at every 3 months against NZPA's every 29 months. NZPA's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mainfreight ships an update every 3 months, NZPA every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mainfreight versus NZPA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMainfreightNZPA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandfield Associates LtdNew Zealand Police Association

In-app purchases

None

Mainfreight

No in-app purchases

None

NZPA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mainfreight free?
Mainfreight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZPA free?
NZPA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mainfreight or NZPA have ads?
Neither Mainfreight nor NZPA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mainfreight or NZPA?
Mainfreight ships an update every 3 months, and NZPA every 29 months. Most recently, Mainfreight was updated on November 1, 2026 and NZPA on November 1, 2026.

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