GoldstarCMS vs TowerGPS
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.
TowerGPS
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Tower GPS is focused primarily on offering its customers the most reliable and secure experience by utilizing state of the art GPS tracking technology and tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GoldstarCMS at every 2 months against TowerGPS's every 6 months. TowerGPS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, TowerGPS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoldstarCMS | TowerGPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spireon, Inc | Tower Logix Inc. |
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
TowerGPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoldstarCMS
No in-app purchases
TowerGPS
No in-app purchases
