Comparison

CarsArrive Plus vs GOLDEN ELD

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

Head to head
About

CarsArrive Plus

This app offers a modernized interface for managing vehicle shipments. It streamlines the inspection process with improved layouts and camera options, and allows users to favorite loads for later access. Enhanced performance and cloud-based architecture ensure a fast and responsive experience.

Highlights
  • Modern UI with intuitive cards
  • Faster inspection process
  • Favorite loads for quick access
  • Cloud-based architecture for improved performance
  • Track shipments
  • Create electronic BOL and Proof of Delivery
  • Record vehicle damage and obtain signatures
Features
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ALL NEW UI Dive into the all new user interface with modern design, intuitive cards, and bold colors. Pick up a load right from your home screen or mark them as favorite and visit later! FASTER INSPECTION We heard you, and we have made significant improvements in the inspection process. Easier layout, fewer options, improved camera options and overall faster inspection times! FAVORITES Are you overwhelmed by the number of available loads you see on the CarsArrive? We have your back. Now you can mark loads that you may be interested in as favorite for quick access to grab them later! FASTER and BETTER Our recent migration to a cloud based architecture helped us improve performance and load times for all data to offer a crisp and snappy experience. PLUS all of the existing features – • Track and Review Assigned, Picked Up and Delivered Shipments • Search by VIN and Load ID • Create and store Electronic BOL and Proof of Delivery • Record and report all status changes (Pick Up, Delivery, etc.) • Establishes GEO Stamp (longitude, latitude, timestamp) on each status change and signature event • Enables photography of vehicle and embeds photos in ePOD and Inspection • Records Loose Item inspections of vehicle • Records damage to each panel of vehicle • Obtain Signatures at pickup and delivery • Review previous inspections

About

GOLDEN ELD

This application provides FMCSA-approved access to real-time vehicle data, including location, speed, and engine hours. It ensures DOT compliance through native integration with your vehicle's ECM.

Highlights
  • FMCSA approved ELD
  • Real-time vehicle data access
  • Vehicle location and speed tracking
  • Engine hours monitoring
  • Duty status updates
  • DOT compliance
  • ECM integration
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The GOLDEN ELD app has been approved by the FMCSA for use with their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) hardware. Access real-time data, including vehicle location, speed, engine hours, and duty status. Use the native integration with your vehicle's ECM to ensure DOT compliance.

Screenshots

CarsArrive Plus4 screens
GOLDEN ELD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CarsArrive Plus at every 3 weeks against GOLDEN ELD's every 14 months. CarsArrive Plus also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 3). GOLDEN ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GOLDEN ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarsArrive Plus has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarsArrive Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, GOLDEN ELD every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CarsArrive Plus versus GOLDEN ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarsArrive PlusGOLDEN ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3K ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenlane Inc.GoldenELD INC

Customer experience

CarsArrive Plus

All ratings2,910 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative88.8%

GOLDEN ELD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CarsArrive Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inspections disappearing after submission
  • Loads not showing up after pickup
  • Inverted/distorted photos
  • Inability to update app to latest version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to bid on available loads
  • Option to mark 'no additional damage' on delivery
  • Landscape mode for taking photos
  • Ability to view pay details for assigned loads
  • Improved search and load management features

GOLDEN ELD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CarsArrive Plus

No in-app purchases

None

GOLDEN ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarsArrive Plus free?
CarsArrive Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GOLDEN ELD free?
GOLDEN ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CarsArrive Plus or GOLDEN ELD?
GOLDEN ELD is rated higher. CarsArrive Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GOLDEN ELD averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do CarsArrive Plus or GOLDEN ELD have ads?
Neither CarsArrive Plus nor GOLDEN ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarsArrive Plus or GOLDEN ELD?
CarsArrive Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and GOLDEN ELD every 14 months. Most recently, CarsArrive Plus was updated on October 27, 2026 and GOLDEN ELD on October 11, 2026.

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