Comparison

GoldstarCMS vs Ituran USA Activateit

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

Head to head
About

GoldstarCMS

This app provides a collateral management solution for users of Spireon devices on the GoldStar platform. It offers intuitive GPS tracking, enabling faster sales, instant vehicle location, and streamlined recovery processes. Features include VIN scanning and a single-screen view of critical vehicle data.

Highlights
  • Intuitive GPS tracking
  • Collateral management
  • Instant vehicle location
  • VIN scanning and auto-population
  • Single-screen critical data view
  • Faster loan processing
Features
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The GoldStar App works only with Spireon devices operating on the GoldStar platform. (see below for how to obtain an account) GoldStar goes beyond your typical GPS tracking system by offering a powerful collateral management solution featuring an intuitive, user-friendly interface that puts all your tracking data at just a click away. You'll spend less time in front of your computer and more time closing sales. This industry-leading solution keeps you continually connected to your vehicle collateral by enabling you to: • Sell vehicles and process loans more quickly • Instantly locate vehicles with greater speed and accuracy • Speed up vehicle recovery and lower recovery costs • Scan, decode and auto-populate VINs instantly, without having to key in data • Use a single-screen to view critical vehicle data for faster decisions • Get the best coverage, connections and network access with device technology This mobile app is to be used with active GoldStar accounts.

About

Ituran USA Activateit

This app allows authorized users to activate and manage GPS tracking units for financed vehicles. It facilitates the entry of vehicle information, testing of unit features like location tracking and starter disable, and final activation for web-based monitoring.

Highlights
  • GPS unit activation
  • Vehicle information entry (VIN scan)
  • Unit feature testing (location, starter disable)
  • Barcode scanning for IP and VIN
  • Web-based tracking integration
  • Stock number and other data input
Features
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Ituran Units are GPS tracking devices finance companies and independent dealers purchase to install into vehicles and other platforms and track them while being financed. Authorized users can login, select a unit from purchased inventory on the account (either by typing in the IP address or scanning the barcode of the IP), enter vehicle information (either by typing in VIN, year, make and model, or by scanning the VIN barcode on the door of the vehicle to populate those fields) for that unit, then test the features of the product and activate it in the account to see on the web based software. The camera icon on the unit and vehicle screens allow you to take a picture of the barcode of the unit which will fill in the IP address instead of typing int. The camera icon on the vehicle platform screen allows you to take a picture of the VIN barcode on the side door panel of the vehicle to fill in year, make and model of the car. Add in the required stock number and other information to be saved to the system. Begin activation allows the features to be tested. Location is the basic feature of all units to be tested and passed Optional items that can be tested (or skipped) are Starter disable, Collection tool and Tow alerts. The last feature item to select is the configuration to finalize commands on the unit. Then activate to post the unit into the account to be seen in the clients online web account to track the vehicle.

Screenshots

GoldstarCMS4 screens
Ituran USA Activateit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoldstarCMS at 67% against Ituran USA Activateit's 0%. GoldstarCMS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 9). 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

GoldstarCMS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoldstarCMS has 6.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GoldstarCMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ituran USA Activateit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, Ituran USA Activateit every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GoldstarCMS versus Ituran USA Activateit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoldstarCMSIturan USA Activateit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better2.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB254 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpireon, IncIshay Sommer

Customer experience

GoldstarCMS

All ratings6,344 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative30.6%

Ituran USA Activateit

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GoldstarCMS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues with verification codes
  • Starter disengagement/re-enablement problems
  • Disappearing vehicle listings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved map functionality (satellite view, address linking)
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics
  • Ability to adjust location update frequency
  • Streamlined login/verification process

Ituran USA Activateit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoldstarCMS

No in-app purchases

None

Ituran USA Activateit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoldstarCMS free?
GoldstarCMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ituran USA Activateit free?
Ituran USA Activateit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoldstarCMS or Ituran USA Activateit?
GoldstarCMS is rated higher. GoldstarCMS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Ituran USA Activateit averages 2.6 from 9 ratings.
Do GoldstarCMS or Ituran USA Activateit have ads?
Neither GoldstarCMS nor Ituran USA Activateit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoldstarCMS or Ituran USA Activateit?
GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, and Ituran USA Activateit every 7 months. Most recently, GoldstarCMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ituran USA Activateit on November 2, 2026.

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