Comparison

ecMobile vs Navisphere Carrier

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

Head to head
About

ecMobile

Connect to leading logistics companies to receive delivery dispatches. Track real-time status updates, scan barcodes, and capture signatures. Signal your availability and location for work requests.

Highlights
  • Receive dispatches from logistics companies
  • Real-time status updates
  • Barcode scanning
  • Signature capture
  • Location signaling for work requests
Features
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ecMobile allows users to connect to, and receive dispatches from, many of the nation’s leading courier, delivery, and logistics companies. If you have a truck, car, van, pickup, bike, or even a pair of shoes, you may be a candidate to perform pickup and delivery services in any city in the U.S. Once you have registered with a delivery company, you can receive dispatches right to your device, and provide real time status updates, including bar code scanning data and signature images, back to the delivery company. By simply logging on, you can signal to the delivery company your current location and that you are ready to receive work requests. Please note that this app uses GPS running in the background, which can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Navisphere Carrier

This app helps truck carriers find, book, and manage loads. It allows drivers to submit updates and upload documents instantly, reducing the need for phone calls. Carriers can easily search for available freight and view load details on the go.

Highlights
  • Find and book available freight loads
  • Track load status and submit updates
  • Upload load documents instantly
  • View load details on map or list
  • Receive real-time notifications
  • Access thousands of daily loads
Features
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The Navisphere load board app enables you to find, book, track, and upload documents for truckloads instantly, making life easier for carrier owners, dispatchers, and drivers. With Navisphere, it’s simple for contract carriers to manage their businesses and for drivers to submit load updates. One-touch functionality means it’s easy to manage business on the go; drivers submit stop and in-transit updates and upload paperwork—no phone call or email required! – while carriers find available freight loads with map and list views on the free load board so quickly it’s almost effortless. This ltl freight load board app is available 24/7, enabling near-real-time visibility for all C.H. Robinson loads when on the road. The app automatically connects to our Navisphere technology platform, eliminating the time and cost to complete required stop and in-transit updates. Drivers can also scan and submit load paperwork in the app using their phone’s cameras to get the payment process started right away. Top features of Navisphere from C.H. Robinson include: - Find available freight loads and view load details that make trip decisions easy - Set preferences and filters to search loads matching your equipment and business - See the details you want in the format you prefer with multiple views, including map and list - Book loads immediately from the app. Now available on regular loads coordinated with your carrier representative. - View load details on your phone as soon as they’re booked—no desktop required - Reduce surprises for carriers and drivers with up-to-the minute notifications - Eliminate check calls and gain visibility with automated status updates - Upload documents, including bills of lading (BOL) for faster processing to get paid quickly and have visibility into your payment status - Access more loads than anywhere else. We have thousands of loads available for you to bid on every day And because Navisphere is offered from C.H. Robinson, carriers can access the most loads, receive unbeatable service, and get paid quickly. Improve your cash flow and keep your trucks moving with the Carrier Advantage Program. Carriers that commit to tracking success and the highest level of on-time pick-up and delivery will get access to the most freight along with better and faster payment terms. Your commitment to tracking automation also cuts down on visibility calls. New to C.H. Robinson? Become a contract carrier today! Visit www.chrobinson.com/carriers to learn more about the benefits of hauling for us.

Screenshots

ecMobile1 screens
Navisphere Carrier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Navisphere Carrier at Free against ecMobile's $9.99. Navisphere Carrier also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (50% vs 12%). ecMobile's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Navisphere Carrier is free to download; ecMobile costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navisphere Carrier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navisphere Carrier has 5.8K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of ecMobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Navisphere Carrier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ecMobile ships an update monthly, Navisphere Carrier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ecMobile versus Navisphere Carrier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterecMobileNavisphere Carrier
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (222 ratings)4.6 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews49.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2225.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere-Courier, Inc.C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Customer experience

ecMobile

All ratings222 ratings
Positive20.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative71.2%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative74.4%

Navisphere Carrier

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative45.3%

User reviews

ecMobile

From 222 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Reliable job dispatch and receipt functionality
  • ✅ Works well for basic delivery tracking needs
  • ✅ Improved signature box size in recent updates
  • ✅ Simple and straightforward interface for core tasks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Barcode scanner not working on iPhone
  • 🐛 Fake GPS detection causing repeated reinstalls
  • 💰 Paid on iOS ($9.99-$10.99) while free on Android
  • 📱 Poor optimization for iPhone devices

Navisphere Carrier

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient load booking
  • 👍 Good customer service
  • 👍 Reliable payments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Tracking issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 💰 Cheap freight rates

Bugs and requests

ecMobile

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Signature capture requires screen scrolling to function
  • Scan/camera feature crashes frequently
  • Fake GPS detection triggers false positives
  • App crashes on agreement page (iPad)
  • Login errors and authentication failures
Show 14 more
  • Unable to determine distance for addresses
  • Barcode scanner non-functional on iPhone
  • App freezes and force closes unexpectedly
  • GPS functionality lost in recent updates
  • POD (Proof of Delivery) access issues
  • Documents not displaying properly
  • Address information not visible without clicking
  • Dark mode display issues
  • Stops not showing unless held with finger
  • Cannot close pickup tickets without delivery tickets
  • Keyboard not appearing for manual entry
  • Click-to-call feature removed after update
  • iPhone Maps launch feature removed after update
  • Small touchable button areas causing accidental selections

Requested features

13 requests
  • Dark mode for iOS users
  • Notification badges for new manifests
  • Document sharing and printing capability
  • Integrated navigation/maps for route optimization
  • Easy account switching without reinstallation
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  • Contactless/QR code signature options
  • Job history/completed jobs tab
  • Starting mileage entry at manifest opening
  • Customizable font sizes
  • iWatch compatibility
  • Auto-navigation to addresses (like Android version)
  • Push notifications for new jobs
  • Ability to disable override button or reduce its workflow impact

Navisphere Carrier

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Unreliable load tracking
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Map integration
  • Saved search options
  • Improved search filters
  • Streamlined login process

In-app purchases

None

ecMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Navisphere Carrier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ecMobile free?
ecMobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navisphere Carrier free?
Navisphere Carrier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ecMobile or Navisphere Carrier?
Navisphere Carrier is rated higher. ecMobile averages 2.1 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Navisphere Carrier averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.
Do ecMobile or Navisphere Carrier have ads?
Neither ecMobile nor Navisphere Carrier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ecMobile or Navisphere Carrier?
ecMobile ships an update monthly, and Navisphere Carrier fortnightly. Most recently, ecMobile was updated on September 20, 2026 and Navisphere Carrier on September 24, 2026.

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