Comparison

uShip vs Fero

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

Head to head
About

uShip

This app simplifies the process of shipping vehicles, household goods, and large items. It connects users with trusted carriers, allowing them to compare bids, track shipments, and manage payments securely. Ideal for individuals and businesses needing to transport items of any size.

Highlights
  • Find, list, and book shipments
  • Car shipping and moving truck solutions
  • Create and save shipment searches
  • Compare carrier bids and book
  • Instant shipment notifications
  • Q&A with carriers
  • Secure payment processing
Features
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uShip makes car shipping, house moves, and transporting large, heavy, or any larger-than-parcel item easier and more affordable. Whether you're relocating, shipping a vehicle, or moving furniture, uShip connects you with trusted carriers who can get the job done. Key Features: Find, List, and Book Shipments: Easily search for new shipments, post your own, and track active ones. Car Shipping & Moving Truck Solutions: Get competitive quotes from carriers specializing in car transport and delivery services. Create & Save Searches: Set shipment alerts for items you want to move. Bid, Watch, and Book: Compare carrier bids and choose the best fit. Instant Notifications: Get real-time updates on shipments and bids. Q&A with Carriers: Ask and answer questions before booking. Secure Payments: Release payments only when the job is complete. Leave Feedback & View Profiles: Make informed choices by checking carrier ratings. Popular Use Cases: Car Shipping: Bought a car on eBay or from a dealership across the country? Easily arrange secure vehicle transport. Moving Truck Alternative: Relocating your home or office? Find cost-effective solutions for heavy items. Marketplace Purchases: Need to ship furniture or other large items from Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist? uShip has you covered. Business Freight: Manage commercial shipments and delivery logistics with ease, including LTL and full truckloads. Household Moves: From couches to pianos, uShip helps you move what matters.Whether you’re moving cross-country, shipping a newly purchased vehicle, or transporting marketplace finds, uShip is the all-in-one solution for stress-free transport. Note: Looking to be or already a Carrier on uShip? Use this app to access uShip's load board. Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: http://www.uship.com/privacy.aspx Have questions or feedback? Contact us at support@uship.com

About

Fero

This app helps businesses schedule and manage the transportation of goods, matching loads to suitable vehicles. It offers real-time tracking, direct communication with haulers, and delivery confirmations to accelerate delivery times and reduce costs.

Highlights
  • Schedule local deliveries
  • Select appropriate vehicle types
  • Real-time shipment tracking
  • Direct hauler communication
  • Delivery notifications and confirmations
  • Safety and PPE compliance
Features
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Solve last-mile delivery challenges with FERO– the ultimate app for scheduling and managing the transportation of goods. Whether you need to move items that require a pickup, cargo van, flatbed, or trailer, Fero has you covered. With Fero, you can schedule the pick-up and delivery of your goods with just a few taps on your smartphone. Our innovative mobile application makes it easy to match loads to suitable vehicles, communicate with haulers, track shipments in real-time, and receive delivery notifications and confirmations. From construction materials and equipment to industrial parts, FERO helps accelerate delivery times, reduce costs, and keep projects on schedule. Key features of the FERO app Schedule local deliveries quickly and easily Choose the right vehicle for your shipment (pickup, cargo van, flatbed, trailer) Real-time shipment tracking and delivery notifications Direct communication with your hauler Safety and PPE compliance standards Please note: This app is for shippers only. If you’re a driver, download the FERO Driver app instead.

Screenshots

uShip4 screens
Fero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fero at 100% against uShip's 34%. Fero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). uShip's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 22). On price, update cadence, 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

Fero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uShip has 4.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of uShip's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uShip ships an update monthly, Fero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
uShip versus Fero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruShipFero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.6K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better22
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB244 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperuShip, Inc.Fero LLC

Customer experience

uShip

All ratings4,640 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative60.3%

Fero

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

uShip

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant app crashes and login issues
  • Inability to view shipment details and updates
  • Unreliable notifications and syncing between platforms
  • Glitches when trying to submit quotes or bids

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved in-app communication features
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • More transparency on pricing and fees
  • Better vetting process for carriers

Fero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

uShip

No in-app purchases

None

Fero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uShip free?
uShip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fero free?
Fero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uShip or Fero?
Fero is rated higher. uShip averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Fero averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do uShip or Fero have ads?
Neither uShip nor Fero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uShip or Fero?
uShip ships an update monthly, and Fero every 3 weeks. Most recently, uShip was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fero on June 2, 2026.

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