GoldstarCMS vs Clearplan+
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.
Clearplan+
This app streamlines repossession management and logistics for drivers. It allows users to view and manage accounts, check in, discount, and recover them efficiently. Features include quick filtering and account type selection to optimize daily routes.
- Manage repossession accounts
- Check-in, discount, and recover accounts
- Create efficient driver routines
- Optimize productivity
- Quickly set filters and account types
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A new look and feel! The official app for Clearplan, the repossession industry's premier tool for management and logistics. Create more efficient driver routines and increase your productivity by visiting all your accounts on a regular basis. With Clearplan for iOS you can: • View and manage your repossession accounts • Checkin, discount and recover accounts • Quickly set filters and account types to run efficiently Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoldstarCMS at 4.8 against Clearplan+'s 3.4. GoldstarCMS also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 30). Clearplan+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoldstarCMS has 6.6K ratings behind it against 30, 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 31% of Clearplan+'s.
GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, Clearplan+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoldstarCMS | Clearplan+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better | 3.4 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spireon, Inc. | Clearplan |
Customer experience
GoldstarCMS
Clearplan+
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
Clearplan+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoldstarCMS
No in-app purchases
Clearplan+
No in-app purchases








