Comparison

SpanSet Payload Controller vs Fahrnex

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

Head to head
About

SpanSet Payload Controller

Features
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Lifting loads is your daily business? SpanSet Payload Controller is your tool of choice to calculate the required load capacity of lashing straps and round slings. It's clear, well-structured user interface makes such calculations a cinch.

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Fahrnex

Features
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Fahrnex centralizes your vehicle management. Keep track of key vehicle data, maintenance, documents, costs, and appointments—whether for a single car or a fleet. VEHICLE OVERVIEW Store important vehicle details and access clear vehicle profiles at any time. Mileage, status, and related activities are kept organized and easy to track. MAINTENANCE AND REMINDERS Log service and maintenance tasks. Set reminders for upcoming appointments and enable push notifications so important tasks don't get overlooked. DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPTS Link documents, photos, and receipts directly to a specific vehicle. Use existing files or—with your permission—your camera and photo library. COSTS AND VEHICLE USAGE Record vehicle-related expenses, service events, and other entries. You can also manage leasing details and mileage readings in an organized way. LOCAL FUEL PRICES Find gas stations and current fuel prices in your area. Location access is used only with your consent. PRIVACY AND CONTROL You remain in control of notifications, location access, camera usage, and photos. You can permanently delete your account directly within the settings. A Fahrnex account and an internet connection are required for use. Fahrnex does not replace professional inspections by repair shops, authorities, leasing companies, or insurance providers.

Screenshots

SpanSet Payload Controller4 screens
Fahrnex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpanSet Payload Controller at none against Fahrnex's shown. SpanSet Payload Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Fahrnex's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

SpanSet Payload Controller ships an update every 2 months, Fahrnex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SpanSet Payload Controller versus Fahrnex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpanSet Payload ControllerFahrnex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpan Set GmbH & Co. KGUMME HANNA MESKAT

In-app purchases

None

SpanSet Payload Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Fahrnex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpanSet Payload Controller free?
SpanSet Payload Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fahrnex free?
Fahrnex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpanSet Payload Controller or Fahrnex have ads?
Fahrnex shows ads; SpanSet Payload Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, SpanSet Payload Controller or Fahrnex?
SpanSet Payload Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Fahrnex every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpanSet Payload Controller was updated on October 26, 2026 and Fahrnex on October 25, 2026.

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