Comparison

BlueParrott vs ShedRun

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

Head to head
About

BlueParrott

Enhance your professional headset experience with this companion app. Customize controls, integrate with third-party apps, and easily locate your device. Stay connected and manage your headset's features efficiently.

Highlights
  • Find My BlueParrott location tracking
  • Customizable BlueParrott Button™
  • Third-party push-to-talk integrations
  • Headset status and battery check
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • In-app support and guides
Features
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The perfect companion for professional drivers and frontline workers who rely on their BlueParrott headset in loud, demanding environments. Customize your headset, stay up to date, connect to third‑party apps and quickly find your headset again if it goes missing. Key features - Find My BlueParrott – See the headset’s last known location on a map, open it in Maps and play a loud sound to help you find it. - Custom controls – Assign the BlueParrott Button™ to actions like mute, answer/end call, battery status and more (on compatible headsets). - Third‑party integrations – Connect your headset to leading push‑to‑talk and dispatch apps such as AT&T Enhanced PTT, Cobra Radio PTT, ESChat, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Motorola Wave, T‑Mobile and Zello. - Easy control & updates – Check battery, volume and connection status at a glance and update headset firmware wirelessly. - Help when you need it – Follow pairing guides, access user manuals and reach BlueParrott support from within the app. Compatible BlueParrott headsets * BlueParrott B250‑XTS SE * BlueParrott B650‑XT * BlueParrott S650‑XT * BlueParrott M300‑XT SE * BlueParrott M300‑XT * BlueParrott B550‑XT * BlueParrott B450‑XT (BPB‑45020) * BlueParrott B450‑XT Classic * BlueParrott B350‑XT (BPB‑35020) * BlueParrott B350‑XT SE * BlueParrott S450‑XT * BlueParrott C400‑XT * BlueParrott C300‑XT * BlueParrott M500‑XT * BlueParrott Pro B350 * BlueParrott Pro B450 Note: Feature availability depends on your specific BlueParrott headset model and firmware. Not all headsets support a customizable BlueParrott Button™ or third‑party app integrations. Third‑party apps and services may require separate licenses, subscriptions and/or compatible devices.

About

ShedRun

Features
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ShedRun is the driver app for shed haulers. See today’s offers, run the map, capture proof of delivery, and stay visible to dispatch — on one screen. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Review and accept delivery offers from manufacturers • See shop-to-site stops on a live map with turn-by-turn directions • Go on route so dispatch can follow your location • Capture proof of delivery — photos, signature, and set notes • Create your own jobs and keep notes and files on the haul • Get notified when an offer or run needs attention • Complete DVIR and stay in touch with your crew through Help WHO IT’S FOR Portable building haulers, flatbed crews, and carrier teams already on ShedRun. Dispatch runs the control room on the web; drivers run the day here. A ShedRun company account is required. Ask your dispatcher or owner for an invite. Need help? Open Help in the app or visit shedrun.cloud.

Screenshots

BlueParrott4 screens
ShedRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShedRun at every 2 days against BlueParrott's every 3 months. 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

BlueParrott ships an update every 3 months, ShedRun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BlueParrott versus ShedRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueParrottShedRun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGN Audio ASShedCard

Bugs and requests

BlueParrott

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during firmware updates
  • App unable to detect paired headsets
  • Headset randomly turning off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize button functions
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Improved app integration

ShedRun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BlueParrott

No in-app purchases

None

ShedRun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueParrott free?
BlueParrott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShedRun free?
ShedRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueParrott or ShedRun have ads?
Neither BlueParrott nor ShedRun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueParrott or ShedRun?
BlueParrott ships an update every 3 months, and ShedRun every 2 days. Most recently, BlueParrott was updated on November 4, 2026 and ShedRun on October 31, 2026.

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