# Ultra Roadside Assistance — Keeping you on the road

> On-demand breakdown assistance and roadside support across Australia. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultra Roadside.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-roadside-assistance/id1103139292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultra Roadside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103139291)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-roadside-assistance/id1103139292/reviews.md

## What is Ultra Roadside Assistance?

The Ultra Roadside Assistance app allows customers to request breakdown assistance for any fault anywhere in Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The app streamlines the process of requesting assistance and provides a number of helpful features including the transmission of GPS coordinates with the job data to assist our operators in locating you should you be unsure of your exact location.

The app also provides information about previous jobs requested, services nearby as well as access to special offers and promotions for all members who have successfully registered their policy on the App.

## Key features

- 24/7 breakdown assistance requests
- GPS location transmission
- View previous job history
- Discover nearby services
- Access member offers and promotions

## What do users think of Ultra Roadside Assistance?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Service works when called
- 👍 Positive roadside assistance experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 App fails to load
- 🐛 Cannot register app
- 🐛 Map not working
- 🐛 Cannot set home location
- 🐛 Google Maps integration issues
- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Useless without registration
- 🐛 Poor direction/operation
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Policy number not provided
- 🐛 Busy phone lines
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Terms and conditions unavailable
- 🐛 Invalid Google Maps integration
- 🐛 App not ready for use
- 🐛 Manual address entry not allowed
- 🐛 Frustrating registration process

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App won't load
- Map not working
- Cannot manually enter home address
- Inaccurate home location
- App freezes
- Connection to Google Maps fails
- Cannot complete registration
- App doesn't link to Google Maps
- App won't register
- App doesn't recognize Google Maps
- App fails to open
- App won't run on latest phones
- App won't finish setup
- App crashes at startup terms and conditions page

**Most requested features**

- Fix map functionality
- Allow manual address entry
- Update the app
- Improve developer support
- Make app ready for use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-roadside-assistance/id1103139292/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Downloaded App

*2026-07-29*

Very easy to download the app and then register using the information received in a text. I’m yet to test the system but grateful for the free roadside assistance post my vehicle service.

### 5/5 — A handy option

*2026-05-31*

Once again thank you to Dan and his team at Toowoomba City Ultra Tune.  I am always happy with the workmanship and the courtesy always extended.  This App is an additional bonus.  Thank you.

### 2/5 — Roadside Assist Policy

*2026-02-26, version 1.1.0*

Cannot enable as you have Never provided us with a “Unique Policy Number”.

### 1/5 — Map fail

*2025-11-09, version 1.1.0*

Map not working and I can’t manually enter my home address to register

### 2/5 — Home location doesn’t work

*2025-05-01*

Inaccurate home location. 
Why?
Every other location based app works for me

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-01-17, version 1.1.0*

The app did not work. How are we meant to get RSA??

### 2/5 — App won’t load

*2025-01-11*

Continue to crash after opening.

### 2/5 — Please update your app it wont work on my phone

*2025-01-09, version 1.1.0*

Help

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-01-07, version 1.1.0*

Can’t even open app. Crashes every time

### 1/5 — Flat battery

*2024-10-22, version 1.1.0*

I would give 0 . I tried calling for flat battery for hours still busy . I think you guys need to change name of emergency assistance. So awful

## Frequently asked questions about Ultra Roadside Assistance

### What does the Ultra Roadside Assistance app do?

The app allows users to request breakdown assistance for any vehicle fault anywhere in Australia, 24/7. It streamlines the request process and provides helpful features for users needing roadside support.

### How does the app help operators find me?

The app transmits your GPS coordinates along with the job data. This assists operators in accurately locating you, especially if you are unsure of your exact position.

### Is there a cost to use the app?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use. The services requested through the app would be subject to your existing roadside assistance policy.

### What kind of information can I access within the app?

You can view information about previous jobs you have requested, discover services available nearby, and access special offers and promotions if you have registered your policy on the app.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for drivers in Australia who may experience vehicle breakdowns and require prompt roadside assistance. It's for anyone who wants a convenient way to request help and stay informed.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2023-02-23

Bug fixes for newer phones.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-05-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

After minor bug fix

### 1.0.0 — 2016-04-27

No release notes.

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