Comparison

Ditat Mobile Dispatch vs CarsArrive Plus

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

Head to head
About

Ditat Mobile Dispatch

This app facilitates communication and task management for the trucking industry. It allows dispatchers to send trip details and receive status updates, while drivers can access trip information, perform trailer inspections with photo documentation, and use internal messaging.

Highlights
  • Trip information dispatch
  • Real-time status updates
  • GPS tracking
  • Internal messaging
  • Driver trip history
  • Trailer inspection reports
  • Photo documentation
Features
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This is a subscription-only application for the trucking industry. You will be prompted for your account and user credentials upon initial startup. This application allows dispatchers to send trip information to drivers and receive updates on trip status(loaded, completed, etc.). It tracks GPS position and uploads this information to the server at specified intervals. It also implements internal messaging, which keeps all messages in one system. Driving history saved along with completed trips for driver to review at later time. Actual track vs suggested route, history and duration of stops made during trip. The driver always has access to future trip information for better planning. Trailer inspections - the driver can inspect the trailer, add comments, and refer to a list of preselected options for damage. Up to 4 pictures for each side can be taken. All information is uploaded to the office, reducing time and paperwork. The application provides added support for images in messages. The user can easily take up to 4 pictures while composing a message. WARNING: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Demo mode: To enter demo mode - enter "DEMO" account during login. Case-sensitive

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

Screenshots

Ditat Mobile Dispatch3 screens
CarsArrive Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ditat Mobile Dispatch at 58% against CarsArrive Plus's 7%. CarsArrive Plus's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CarsArrive Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarsArrive Plus has 3K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Ditat Mobile Dispatch's written reviews are positive against 7% of CarsArrive Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ditat Mobile Dispatch ships an update every 4 months, CarsArrive Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ditat Mobile Dispatch versus CarsArrive Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDitat Mobile DispatchCarsArrive Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (33 ratings)4.2 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better7.5% of reviews
Number of ratings333K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB125 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDitatOpenlane Inc.

Customer experience

Ditat Mobile Dispatch

All ratings32 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

CarsArrive Plus

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

Bugs and requests

Ditat Mobile Dispatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Ditat Mobile Dispatch

No in-app purchases

None

CarsArrive Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ditat Mobile Dispatch free?
Ditat Mobile Dispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarsArrive Plus free?
CarsArrive Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ditat Mobile Dispatch or CarsArrive Plus?
CarsArrive Plus is rated higher. Ditat Mobile Dispatch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while CarsArrive Plus averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.
Do Ditat Mobile Dispatch or CarsArrive Plus have ads?
Neither Ditat Mobile Dispatch nor CarsArrive Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ditat Mobile Dispatch or CarsArrive Plus?
Ditat Mobile Dispatch ships an update every 4 months, and CarsArrive Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ditat Mobile Dispatch was updated on November 1, 2026 and CarsArrive Plus on November 3, 2026.

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