Comparison

SphereWMS vs ForwardPOD

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

Head to head
About

SphereWMS

This app offers mobile access to a warehouse management system, enabling scanning and inquiry functions for various logistics operations. It's designed for existing customers with active logins to streamline warehouse tasks on the go.

Highlights
  • Mobile WMS access
  • Scanning functionality
  • Inquiry functions
  • Receiving & Put-away
  • Order allocation & picking
  • Stock transfer & inventory adjustment
  • Cycle counting
Features
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SphereWMS provides mobile access to the SphereWMS Warehouse Management System and includes scanning and inquiry functions. SphereWMS is free to download and use for all SphereWMS customers with an active login. SphereWMS works on any iOS device; for scanning functionality in the warehouse, it requires an iPod or iPhone with a Linea-pro scanner. This scanner is the same one used in the Apple Stores as a Point of Sale terminal. For more information about the latest version of the scanner see http://www.ipcprint.com/mobile/products/barcode-scanners/linea-pro-4/. We are an authorized reseller of Linea-pro and can provide this scanner if needed. Scanners are also available for older generation iPods. Scanning is supported for the following activities: Receiving Put-away Order Allocation Order Scan Serial Numbers Order Pick Validation Stock Transfer Inventory Adjustment Cycle Count Inquiries are supported for the following functions: Advance Receipt Notifications Receipt History Shipping Orders Shipment History

About

ForwardPOD

This app enables drivers and field staff to record delivery and pickup activities. Information is instantly shared with customers, dispatchers, and reporting services. It supports various item types and integrates with ERP systems or operates independently.

Highlights
  • Capture delivery and pickup information
  • Real-time communication to customers and dispatchers
  • Supports various item types (boxes, pallets, containers)
  • Integrates with ERP systems
  • Route optimization
  • Unlimited trucks and drivers
Features
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ForwardPOD is a powerful, easy to use, mobile delivery and pickup app solution. It allows your drivers, field staff, carriers, and Third-Party Drivers to capture delivery and pickup information. Users then record delivery and pickup activity. This activity is instantly communicated to customers, dispatchers, and our reporting service. This App works in conjunction with our cloud based dashboard and reporting service. ForwardPOD supports the delivery and pickup of items, boxes, pallets, and returnable asset containers. It connects to any ERP system or functions stand alone. It supports unlimited trucks, drivers, route optimization, and multiple warehouse. It requires a FwdMbl Solutions software license.

Screenshots

SphereWMS1 screens
ForwardPOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SphereWMS at 100% against ForwardPOD's 50%. SphereWMS also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). ForwardPOD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SphereWMS ships an update every 4 months, ForwardPOD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SphereWMS versus ForwardPOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphereWMSForwardPOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASP Global Services, Inc.FwdMbl Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

SphereWMS

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ForwardPOD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SphereWMS

No in-app purchases

None

ForwardPOD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SphereWMS free?
SphereWMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForwardPOD free?
ForwardPOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SphereWMS or ForwardPOD have ads?
Neither SphereWMS nor ForwardPOD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SphereWMS or ForwardPOD?
SphereWMS ships an update every 4 months, and ForwardPOD every 3 weeks. Most recently, SphereWMS was updated on September 19, 2026 and ForwardPOD on June 11, 2026.

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