Comparison

uShip vs Swoopa

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

Swoopa

Instantly discover underpriced items on local marketplaces with real-time notifications. This app helps users find deals faster, scale their resale businesses, and save time by eliminating manual searching. Advanced AI filters and rapid refresh rates ensure you're always the first to spot a bargain.

Highlights
  • Instant Facebook Marketplace notifications
  • Scans local classifieds
  • Marketplace alerts for new postings
  • Scale flipping business
  • Ultra-fast marketplace notifications
  • AI-powered search filters
  • Source from multiple marketplaces
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Real-time Alerts for Facebook Marketplace Vehicles and more! Swoopa helps dealers find, evaluate, and acquire profitable private-party vehicles before the competition. Every second we scan Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist OfferUp, Nextdoor, AutoTrader, and Cars.com, and surface vehicles that match your buy box via push notification and your custom feed. Know what cars are worth in seconds See retail, private-party, and trade-in pricing, local comps, plate-to-VIN, vehicle history, and AI analysis in one place and make decisions quickly. Message sellers first Instant alerts and AI-assisted outreach help your team contact sellers quickly and start working the deal before other buyers. The money is in the Followup! Swoopa’s built-in CRM tracks conversations, follow-ups, older listings, and price drops so good cars don’t get forgotten and you can capitalize on motivated sellers. Only see cars you would buy Filter by make, model, year, mileage, price, location, seller type, title and more. Let's be real. Auction prices are too high, you're not making many great buys it's all just ok. That's what we solve. Swoopa gets you cars on Facebook below wholsale by making you first, and helping you low-ball and followup consistently. That's how we make money for you. Swoopa alerts also work  for anything, tech, couches, furniture, RVs, boats, trailers anything you can flip Swoopa will find it.

Screenshots

uShip4 screens
Swoopa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uShip at none against Swoopa's 26. uShip also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 539). Swoopa's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (47% vs 34%). On price, rating, ads 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. Swoopa sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. uShip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uShip holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uShip has 4.6K ratings behind it against 539, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of uShip's written reviews are positive against 47% of Swoopa's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uShip ships an update monthly, Swoopa weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
uShip versus Swoopa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruShipSwoopa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.6K ratings) — better4.4 (539 ratings)
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews46.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better539
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#95 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperuShip, Inc.Market Sourcing Solutions PTY LTD

Customer experience

uShip

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

Swoopa

All ratings539 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative46.8%

User reviews

uShip

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable service
  • 💡 Flexible shipping options
  • 🚀 Efficient payment process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 👎 Complicated navigation and user interface
  • 💰 High fees for both shippers and carriers
  • 🔍 Lack of communication and support

Swoopa

From 539 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast alert notifications for marketplace listings
  • 💰 Profitable for active flippers and dealers
  • 👥 Exceptional customer service and support team
  • ⏱️ Saves significant time vs manual searching
  • 🎯 Effective for sourcing cars and resellable items

Room to improve

  • 💸 Extremely expensive subscription pricing ($40-$352/month)
  • 🚫 Misleading free trial that charges immediately
  • 🐛 Inconsistent alert speed and missed listings
  • ❌ Poor search filtering and irrelevant results
  • 🔍 Ineffective AI scam detection despite claims

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

Swoopa

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • SMS verification code not sending during signup
  • Account creation button not functioning
  • Search criteria not persisting after logout
  • Filters not working as intended (price, mileage, model)
  • Searches randomly deactivating without user action
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  • Alerts delayed by 5-15+ minutes despite 1-3 minute claims
  • App crashes when editing searches
  • Notifications missing for posted listings
  • Unrelated listings appearing in filtered searches
  • OfferUp integration not working

Requested features

9 requests
  • Keyword search feature (e.g., 'original owner', 'garage kept')
  • Multi-marketplace simultaneous searching
  • Better search criteria persistence across sessions
  • More accurate price filtering
  • Improved scam detection with AI
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  • Simplified cancellation process
  • Transparent pricing before signup
  • Faster and more reliable alert delivery
  • Support for additional platforms beyond Facebook Marketplace

In-app purchases

None

uShip

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

Swoopa

Subscriptions24
  • Shop$22.991 Month
  • Swoopa Pro 50% Off$23.491 Month
  • Pro 40% Off7 Days trial$28.491 Month
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  • Swoopa Pro 40% Off$28.491 Month
  • Pro 30% Off7 Days trial$32.901 Month
  • Swoopa Pro 30% Off$32.901 Month
  • Go7 Days trial$47.001 Month
  • Swoopa Go7 Days trial$47.001 Month
  • Enterprise 40% Off7 Days trial$52.907 Days
  • Swoopa Enterprise 40% Off$52.907 Days
  • Enterprise 30% Off$61.907 Days
  • Business 50% Off$72.901 Month
  • Business 40% Off7 Days trial$86.991 Month
  • Swoopa Business 40% Off$86.991 Month
  • Nitro7 Days trial$88.007 Days
  • Swoopa Nitro7 Days trial$88.007 Days
  • Business 30% Off7 Days trial$101.991 Month
  • Swoopa Turbo1 Month trial$139.991 Month
  • Turbo7 Days trial$143.991 Month
  • Swoopa Turbo7 Days trial$144.991 Month
  • Enterprise 30% Off$264.991 Month
  • Nitro7 Days trial$299.001 Month
  • Go7 Days trial$334.991 Year
  • Turbo7 Days trial$599.006 Months
One-time1
  • 20 Credits$5.99

Questions

Is uShip free?
uShip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swoopa free?
Swoopa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uShip or Swoopa?
uShip is rated higher. uShip averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Swoopa averages 4.4 from 539 ratings.
Do uShip or Swoopa have ads?
Neither uShip nor Swoopa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uShip or Swoopa?
uShip ships an update monthly, and Swoopa weekly. Most recently, uShip was updated on September 23, 2026 and Swoopa on September 23, 2026.

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