GoldstarCMS vs Advantage GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intuitive GPS tracking
- Collateral management
- Instant vehicle location
- VIN scanning and auto-population
- Single-screen critical data view
- Faster loan processing
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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.
Advantage GPS
This app provides automotive lenders with powerful predictive analytics derived from vehicle connection data. It helps in making more precise financial decisions, mitigating risks, and improving loan portfolio management.
- Predictive analytics for finance decisioning
- Real-time high-risk factor dashboard
- Reduced vehicle recovery times and costs
- Ride-share alerts
- On-demand collateral location
- Device portfolio management
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Connections make us smarter Every vehicle is connected to a degree. The difference is in the quality, depth, and scale of those connections. The Advantage App connects with millions of vehicle assets almost a billion times every day throughout North America. The platform transforms that data into powerful predictive analytics that make finance decisioning more precise and mitigates risks effectively. Auto Lenders Gain the Advantage: • Sell more vehicles and finance more loans confidently • View real-time dashboard of high-risk factors and predictive analytics for fast decision-making • Reduce recovery times and costs • Receive ride-share alerts • Locate collateral on demand anytime, any place • Use hardwire and/or wireless, self-powered GPS devices • Manage entire device portfolio right from the Advantage platform This App can be used with all Advantage GPS accounts. To get started, please contact us. 1-800-553-7031 AdvantageGPS.com/Contact-Us/ Support@AdvantageGPS.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoldstarCMS at 4.8 against Advantage GPS's 4.2. GoldstarCMS also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
GoldstarCMS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoldstarCMS has 6.8K ratings behind it against 31, 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 40% of Advantage GPS's.
GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, Advantage GPS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoldstarCMS | Advantage GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.2 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spireon, Inc | Procon Analytics, LLC |
Customer experience
GoldstarCMS
Advantage GPS
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
Advantage GPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoldstarCMS
No in-app purchases
Advantage GPS
No in-app purchases






