Comparison

CPM vs CALIMA

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

Head to head
About

CPM

Manage your rented vehicles on the go with this app. Access vehicle data, find service partners, and handle accident procedures. Submit documents, track activities, and report expenses and mileage easily.

Highlights
  • Vehicle data overview
  • Service partner navigation
  • Accident first aid information
  • Document transmission
  • Activity timeline
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Mileage reporting
Features
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The Service App of Car Professional Management (CPM). With the CPM app, customers of Car Professional Management (CMP) also benefit from the extensive range of services offered by Germany's number 1 fleet manager while on the move. From an overview of all vehicle data to direct navigation to over 14,000 service partners: the CPM app has been consistently designed with the user in mind and offers many practical functions relating to the use and management of rented vehicles. Practical: The most important information is also available without an internet connection. First aid information What to do in case of an accident? Our checklists show you what to do and what else to look out for. Transmitting documents Quick and easy: transmit documents such as handover and return protocols or damage reports directly to CPM via the CPM app in just a few steps. Overview of activities (timeline) Has my order already been triggered? Is the cash deposit for payment shown? When do I have to return a vehicle? You will find all important information clearly arranged in your personal timeline. Reimbursement of expenses Simply submit receipts and vouchers directly via the CPM app. Simply photograph them or attach them as a PDF, send them off and you're done. Mileage Tell us the mileage of a vehicle easily and conveniently via the CPM app. You can find the settings for this in the "My vehicle" overview.

About

CALIMA

This app turns your smartphone into a personal distress signal. It allows users to trigger an alarm manually or automatically in case of falls, immobility, or timed checks. Upon activation, pre-defined emergency contacts receive alerts with location and message details.

Highlights
  • Manual and automatic alarm triggers
  • Emergency contact alerts via call, SMS, or email
  • Web-based dashboard for management
  • GDPR compliant data storage
  • Meets DGUV requirements
  • Uses existing business smartphones
Features
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The CALIMA App transforms the standard smartphone into a personal distress signal (PDS) device with which employees can call for immediate help in case of an emergency. ► HOW IS AN ALARM TRIGGERED? » Manual trigger via app, widget and hardware button » Automatic trigger in the event of a fall and immobility » Automatic trigger through an alarm timer (dead man's switch) ► WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ALARM IS TRIGGERED? As soon as an alarm has been triggered, the emergency contacts you have defined will receive a call and a text message or an email with the emergency message and a link. All relevant emergency information can be viewed using the web browser. ► WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO DURING USE? To provide best protection, the following requirements must be met: » App must be open in the background » Functioning smartphone with sufficiently charged battery » Connection to the Internet (via mobile or WLAN) ► WHY CALIMA? » Perfect protection in case of danger (e.g. medical emergency, fall or threat) » GDPR (DSGVO) compliant, as the data is stored in Germany » Meets DGUV requirements, as developed according to rule 112-139 » Recommended by works councils, as no monitoring is possible » High user acceptance, as employees do not have to carry extra devices » No investment costs, as business smartphones are used » Flexible emergency chain with in-house emergency contacts or emergency control center ► HOW IS CALIMA IMPLEMENTED? Employees and emergency contacts can be administered and managed independently via a web-based dashboard. The app is downloaded by employees via the official app stores and installed on their smartphones. For a free trial, email us at info@calima.io.

Screenshots

CPM4 screens
CALIMA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CALIMA at 100% against CPM's 64%. CPM's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPM ships an update every 4 days, CALIMA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CPM versus CALIMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPMCALIMA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCar Professional Fuhrparkmanagement undCALIMA Safety GmbH

Customer experience

CPM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative16.0%

CALIMA

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CPM

No in-app purchases

None

CALIMA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPM free?
CPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CALIMA free?
CALIMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPM or CALIMA have ads?
Neither CPM nor CALIMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPM or CALIMA?
CPM ships an update every 4 days, and CALIMA every 2 months. Most recently, CPM was updated on October 26, 2026 and CALIMA on October 24, 2026.

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