Comparison

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect vs DOWNEY AUTO CARE

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

Head to head
About

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect

Streamline field operations with optimized work orders. Manage job lists, create new jobs on-site, and submit forms digitally. Track Hours of Service for field staff efficiently.

Highlights
  • Optimized work order lists
  • Job creation in the field
  • Digital form delivery and input
  • Real-time job status updates
  • Hours of Service tracking
Features
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Verizon Connect WorkPlan brings optimized work orders into the field. Job lists, job creation, form delivery, and Hours of Service for field staff when it's needed. Whether it's optimized job order lists, form delivery and input with jobs, creating new jobs on location, updating job statuses in real-time or on-demand form delivery, or Hours of Service, Verizon Connect WorkPlan can help solve your Work Order Management requirements. Note: continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you’re interested in signing up, contact your Verizon Connect account manager to find out more.

About

DOWNEY AUTO CARE

Features
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The app provides a portal for users to: • Schedule Appointments • View Special Offers • Start a Chat for any questions they have • View Services in their Maintenance Plan (where applicable) • Utilize the Digital Glovebox • And update contact information when needed.

Screenshots

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect4 screens
DOWNEY AUTO CARE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkPlan by Verizon Connect at every 5 weeks against DOWNEY AUTO CARE's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, DOWNEY AUTO CARE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WorkPlan by Verizon Connect versus DOWNEY AUTO CARE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkPlan by Verizon ConnectDOWNEY AUTO CARE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (146 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVerizon Connect Inc.Dealer's Choice, Inc.

Bugs and requests

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect

Reported bugs

57 issues
  • Work plan not working
  • App logs user as on duty when off duty
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • Destroys battery life
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  • Error messages displayed without context
  • Ridiculous notifications when not using the app
  • Cannot change units from miles to km
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
  • Does not work with new iOS updates
  • Crashes and is not compatible with iOS 13
  • Logs user unless location services are disabled
  • Messed up phone
  • Freezes all the time
  • Cannot look at or use hours of service after iOS update
  • No Bluetooth
  • Need to update for iOS 13
  • Device is horrible, issues every day
  • Constantly freezes if password needs changing
  • Puts user in violation when working not driving
  • Never works right, constantly kicks user out
  • Says not logged into truck but won't let user log out
  • App shuts down after logging in
  • Indicates driving or not driving the entire time
  • Does not keep track of accurate mileage
  • Won't change duty status by itself
  • Cannot fix log by yourself
  • Logs you out randomly
  • Issues with DVIR not being available
  • Logging in is a pain, requires deleting and re-entering credentials
  • Auto clocks user in if off the clock
  • Makes user select tractor every time
  • App hangs in workplan screen
  • Uses battery far more than before
  • Randomly changing status
  • Rarely connects to truck
  • Does not track mileage well on older trucks
  • Makes user return to exact same physical address for short haul
  • Freezes up every time leaving office after being off duty
  • Puts user on duty not driving in slow traffic
  • Logs user on duty when parked instead of off duty
  • Switches to driving when going through truck stop or pulling into shop
  • Always crashes and freezes
  • False violations flagged
  • Odometer is never correct
  • Check boxes on DVIRs sometimes take multiple taps
  • Not FMCSA compliant
  • Logs in wrong time zone
  • Does not accurately log miles driven
  • Constantly freezes, kills battery
  • Logs user back in no matter what
  • Laggy, freezes and logs out randomly
  • Log graph only shows 10 hours
  • Maps from the 1st version have never downloaded
  • Odometer never matches vehicle
  • App crashes multiple times a day
  • Time is wasted waiting for app to work

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update for newer iPhones (X and up)
  • iWatch availability
  • Visual countdown clock for rest breaks
  • Improved log graph layout
  • Edit logs on the same page as graph
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  • Easier editing process for logs
  • Allow for parking lot driving with speed/distance threshold
  • Countdown feature for violations
  • Return to locality for short haul qualification

DOWNEY AUTO CARE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WorkPlan by Verizon Connect

No in-app purchases

None

DOWNEY AUTO CARE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WorkPlan by Verizon Connect free?
WorkPlan by Verizon Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DOWNEY AUTO CARE free?
DOWNEY AUTO CARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WorkPlan by Verizon Connect or DOWNEY AUTO CARE have ads?
Neither WorkPlan by Verizon Connect nor DOWNEY AUTO CARE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkPlan by Verizon Connect or DOWNEY AUTO CARE?
WorkPlan by Verizon Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and DOWNEY AUTO CARE every 2 months. Most recently, WorkPlan by Verizon Connect was updated on November 1, 2026 and DOWNEY AUTO CARE on November 5, 2026.

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