Northgate Connect vs Cloud Active Reception
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northgate Connect
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Cloud Active Reception
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CAR is a management software that digitizes workshops, dealers and automotive groups. It automates internal processes, improves communication with the client and integrates with the already operative systems for efficient after-sales management. Divided into functional blocks, CAR covers and digitizes all workshop steps from creating an appointment to returning the vehicle, including a CRM module that enhances customer loyalty. For this, we have a multi-device model with tablets for receptions, repairs and returns and a Back Office for management and administration tasks. The information between both devices flows in real time, thus improving inter-departmental communication. CAR is compatible with all types of vehicles and workshops, automotive groups, car sharing companies, car washes and more. In addition, it can work standalone or through integrations with the systems already operational in each workshop (DMS, ERP, budgeting, accounting, etc.). Advantages of CAR · Digitization and automation of processes. · Data collection + reporting + customizable KPIs. · Optimization of communication with the end client. · Optimal user experience. · Control over the flows and staff of the workshop. · Optimization of the aftersales cycle. · Group / Brand control over your entire network. · Multi-device and responsive system. · Contactless technology. · Multi-channel: notifications via email, phone, app, internal channel... · 24/7 option: possibility of self-receptions. · Access to all data and information updated and in real time. · Personalized product per customer. · Multi-language: available in 10 languages. Technical specifications: Wifi · WPA and WPA2 secured. · Credentials for network access. · Good coverage on working areas. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further information: info@cloudactivereception.com +34 93 872 29 99
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cloud Active Reception at 3 against Northgate Connect's 1. Cloud Active Reception also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Northgate Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, Cloud Active Reception monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northgate Connect | Cloud Active Reception |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northgate | INFORSERVEIS S.L.U. |
In-app purchases
Northgate Connect
No in-app purchases
Cloud Active Reception
No in-app purchases
Questions
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