Comparison

CRE Toolbox vs Zarta Driver

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

Head to head
About

CRE Toolbox

Access your trip details, messages, and pay statements conveniently from your mobile device. This tool is designed for drivers and independent contractors to manage their work information on the go.

Highlights
  • View trips
  • Access messages
  • Check pay statements
  • Manage driver information
  • Off-truck access
Features
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CRE Toolbox gives C.R. England drivers and independent contractors the opportunity to view their trips, messages, pay statements and much more while you’re off the truck, all from the palm of your hand!

About

Zarta Driver

Features
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Zarta Driver is the companion app for shuttle drivers using the Zarta platform. It gives you everything you need to manage your routes and passengers on the go. KEY FEATURES • View your daily schedule with route details, stop times, and passenger counts • Check in passengers instantly by scanning their booking QR code • Manual check-in with one tap when QR isn't available • Real-time GPS tracking shares your shuttle position with passengers • Offline support — check-ins queue automatically and sync when you're back online • Flight status tracking for airport pickups so you know when passengers land • Biometric unlock with Face ID or fingerprint for quick access between stops • Push notifications for schedule changes and new bookings BUILT FOR DRIVERS Zarta Driver is designed for the road. Large tap targets, minimal navigation, and a clean interface mean you spend less time on your phone and more time focused on your route. Requires a Zarta driver account. Contact your shuttle operator to get set up.

Screenshots

CRE Toolbox4 screens
Zarta Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zarta Driver at fortnightly against CRE Toolbox's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CRE Toolbox ships an update monthly, Zarta Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CRE Toolbox versus Zarta Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRE ToolboxZarta Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperC.R. EnglandTalha Saifi

Bugs and requests

CRE Toolbox

Reported bugs

42 issues
  • Error trying to pull pay review data
  • App only shows a white screen when opened
  • App doesn’t load after closing and reopening
  • App crashes after first use, works on second try
  • Accepting multiple loads keeps thinking
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  • Doesn't recognize user is on duty
  • App closes after 10 seconds
  • Scanning documents not perfect, no crop/edit
  • Shows user is driving when off duty
  • Can't submit paperwork
  • Home time request nightmare
  • Cannot log in to account on new iPhone
  • Services not available error
  • App crashes when agreeing to terms and conditions
  • Pay less transparent and loaded late
  • Unable to login for months
  • Incoming messages not private, shared to truck
  • Messages do not merge to App consistently
  • Messages appear a day later
  • Training checklist not updating
  • Dashboard blank after new update, missing buttons
  • Unable to use app since Feb. 5
  • Crashes every time trying to get work done
  • Can't log in to see loads, trips, pay
  • No updated information for trips or truck number
  • Cannot send messages
  • Cannot request home time
  • Messages have not updated since Thursday
  • App crashes after selecting 'Training' link
  • Won't open for iPhone 6s after update
  • New update not working, crashes right away
  • Contacts don't show up, only company numbers
  • Won't open ever since update, just crashes
  • App doesn't open since updated
  • Won't let me download after deleting to reinstall
  • App crashes when opened and stays in background
  • Crashes on startup, unusable on iPhone 6s Plus
  • Received a lot of errors the next day after download
  • Errors when going to consistent sections
  • Can't use username and password after reinstalling
  • App is never up to date, requires delete/reinstall
  • Keeps shutting off every time clicked on

Requested features

11 requests
  • Push notifications integration
  • Ability to send and reply to macros
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved document scanning with crop/edit
  • Clearer home time request interface
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  • Color-coded time off request status
  • Direct messaging without broadcasting
  • Option to view DM history
  • Integration of push notifications when not logged in
  • Display of DM history for timely responses
  • Ability to see DM history for timely responses

Zarta Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CRE Toolbox

No in-app purchases

None

Zarta Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CRE Toolbox free?
CRE Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zarta Driver free?
Zarta Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CRE Toolbox or Zarta Driver have ads?
Neither CRE Toolbox nor Zarta Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CRE Toolbox or Zarta Driver?
CRE Toolbox ships an update monthly, and Zarta Driver fortnightly. Most recently, CRE Toolbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zarta Driver on October 2, 2026.

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