Comparison

CarsArrive Plus vs RING 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

RING ELD

This app simplifies log management for truckers with automatic drive time recording and easy access for DOT compliance checks. It provides HOS alerts and maintains offline reliability, even without a signal.

Highlights
  • Automatic drive time logging
  • Easy DOT compliance inspections
  • HOS alerts
  • Offline log reliability
  • User-friendly interface
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RING ELD: Streamlined Log Management Simplify your logging experience with RING ELD, the intuitive ELD solution for modern truckers. Automatic Logging: Records drive time as you drive. Easy Inspections: Quick access for DOT compliance checks. HOS Alerts: Stay informed on service hours. Offline Reliability: Logs time, even without a signal. User-Friendly: Easy interface designed for drivers. Get RING ELD now for stress-free log management!

Screenshots

CarsArrive Plus4 screens
RING ELD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RING ELD at 100% against CarsArrive Plus's 8%. RING ELD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CarsArrive Plus's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RING ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarsArrive Plus has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of CarsArrive Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of RING ELD's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CarsArrive Plus versus RING ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarsArrive PlusRING ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenlane Inc.GLOBALRING LLC

Customer experience

CarsArrive Plus

All ratings2,848 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive7.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative88.2%

RING ELD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

RING ELD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CarsArrive Plus

No in-app purchases

None

RING ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarsArrive Plus free?
CarsArrive Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RING ELD free?
RING ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CarsArrive Plus or RING ELD?
RING ELD is rated higher. CarsArrive Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while RING ELD averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CarsArrive Plus or RING ELD have ads?
Neither CarsArrive Plus nor RING ELD shows ads.

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