CarsArrive Plus vs CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
Streamline your shipping operations with this app. Capture vehicle inspections with photos and damage notes, obtain digital signatures, and share documentation for faster payments. Manage all your loads efficiently in one central hub.
- Vehicle inspections with photo capture
- Damage reporting and annotation
- Digital signature capture
- Document sharing with shippers
- Faster payment processing
- Load status updates
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Manage all your shipments more efficiently than ever with the Central Dispatch Carrier App. Complete inspections in a snap with easy image capture, note any damages, and get sign-off directly within the app. Plus relay important documentation to shippers, and get faster payments sent directly to your account — all in one central place. - Take photos of each vehicle at pickup and delivery - Note issues or damages directly on the photos to protect yourself from false damage claims - Take notes, update load status, and edit scheduled dates to keep shippers informed - Obtain a digital signature from the releasing agent to submit an electronic bill of lading (EBOL) with all applicable notes and vehicle images - Requires Central Dispatch login to access; to learn more about Central Dispatch visit centraldispatch.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: CarsArrive Plus at 3K against CentralDispatch Carrier Hub's 365. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for CarsArrive Plus against 4.0 for CentralDispatch Carrier Hub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarsArrive Plus has 3K ratings behind it against 365, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of CarsArrive Plus's written reviews are positive against 14% of CentralDispatch Carrier Hub's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarsArrive Plus | CentralDispatch Carrier Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (365 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 13.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 365 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Openlane Inc. | Cox Automotive, Inc. |
Customer experience
CarsArrive Plus
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
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
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CarsArrive Plus
No in-app purchases
CentralDispatch Carrier Hub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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