Comparison

GoldstarCMS vs Clearplan

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

Clearplan

Manage and optimize repossession operations with this industry-leading tool. Create efficient driver routes, track accounts, and improve productivity by regularly visiting all assigned locations.

Highlights
  • Manage repossession accounts
  • Checkin and discount accounts
  • Recover accounts
  • Set account filters
  • Optimize driver routines
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GoldstarCMS4 screens
Clearplan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoldstarCMS at 4.8 against Clearplan's 3.5. GoldstarCMS also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 63). Clearplan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoldstarCMS has 6.6K ratings behind it against 63, 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 38% of Clearplan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, Clearplan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GoldstarCMS versus Clearplan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoldstarCMSClearplan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better3.5 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better63
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpireon, IncClearplan

Customer experience

GoldstarCMS

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

Clearplan

All ratings63 ratings
Positive58.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative52.9%

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

None

GoldstarCMS

No in-app purchases

None

Clearplan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoldstarCMS free?
GoldstarCMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clearplan free?
Clearplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoldstarCMS or Clearplan?
GoldstarCMS is rated higher. GoldstarCMS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Clearplan averages 3.5 from 63 ratings.
Do GoldstarCMS or Clearplan have ads?
Neither GoldstarCMS nor Clearplan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoldstarCMS or Clearplan?
GoldstarCMS ships an update every 2 months, and Clearplan every 6 weeks. Most recently, GoldstarCMS was updated on October 15, 2026 and Clearplan on October 7, 2026.

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