Comparison

Cargo Pro vs BinPlanner

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

Head to head
About

Cargo Pro

Optimize cargo loading with intelligent algorithms for containers and pallets. Supports fragile items, stacking limits, and batch imports. Export solutions as PDFs and benefit from automatic iCloud backups.

Highlights
  • Loading solutions with/without pallets
  • Fragile item support & stacking limits
  • Custom container/pallet sizes
  • Intuitive loading previews
  • Smart space utilization algorithm
  • Batch cargo import
  • PDF export of solutions
Features
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All Features: - Loading plans with and without pallets - Support for fragile items and max stack layers - Create containers and pallets of any size - Preview all loading results intuitively - Smart algorithms maximize space utilization - Bulk import items from text - Export loading plans as PDF - Flexible quantity settings for variable cargo - Load items in set ratios (e.g., kits or bundled items) - Load by container volume, not item count - Support for load-bearing surface settings - Set max stack layers per item - Heavy items placed on lower layers - Automatic iCloud backup - No login required Subscription Info: - In-app purchase: one-time fee unlocks full features - Free version limits only plan count and custom container sizes, offering a complete loading experience - Upgrade to Pro to unlock all features

About

BinPlanner

This professional 3D tool optimizes container load planning, generating an efficient packing order and visual plans. It helps users understand weight limits, identify un-fitted items, and visualize the loading sequence step-by-step.

Highlights
  • Multi-container planning
  • Executable loading order
  • PDF loading plans
  • 3D visualization
  • Step-by-step animation
  • Weight per container tracking
  • Smart optimization
Features
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Stop guessing, start planning! BinPlanner is your professional 3D tool for container load planning. Our smart algorithm instantly creates an optimized packing plan — and the order to load it in, tail to door. - Multi-Container Planning: Mix 20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HC and custom sizes in one plan. - Executable Loading Order: Which box type, how many, which wall, which column, how many tiers. - PDF Loading Plan: One section per batch, each with a 3D diagram. Print and go. - Intuitive 3D Visualization: Rotate, zoom, and use a vertical slicer to inspect the arrangement. - Step-by-Step Animation: Visualize the packing sequence box-by-box with a simple slider. - Weight Per Container: Load against typical payload limits, warned before you book. - Know What Didn't Fit: Which box types, why, and a one-tap way to add a container. - Smart Optimization: Prioritizes stacking stability and space utilization. - Flexible Setup: Standard containers and fully custom sizes, with expansion and clearance settings.

Screenshots

Cargo Pro4 screens
BinPlanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BinPlanner at 100% against Cargo Pro's 0%. BinPlanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cargo Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BinPlanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cargo Pro ships an update every 4 days, BinPlanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cargo Pro versus BinPlanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCargo ProBinPlanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer晨波 张Zijian Zhao

Customer experience

Cargo Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BinPlanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cargo Pro

One-time1
  • Professional Edition$5.99
None

BinPlanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cargo Pro free?
Cargo Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BinPlanner free?
BinPlanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cargo Pro or BinPlanner have ads?
Neither Cargo Pro nor BinPlanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cargo Pro or BinPlanner?
Cargo Pro ships an update every 4 days, and BinPlanner weekly. Most recently, Cargo Pro was updated on September 16, 2026 and BinPlanner on September 8, 2026.

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