ShiftLock vs Tow Ware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftLock
Access a vast database of vehicle electronic shift information for models from 1985 to the present. Quickly find solutions to avoid towing, reduce vehicle damage, and save time roadside. Content is updated regularly for accuracy.
- Extensive vehicle model database
- USA, European, and foreign models
- 1985 to current electronic shifts
- Reduce towing and vehicle damage
- Save release information offline
- Fast learning curve
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Large database of USA, European, and foreign models from 1985 up to the most recent electronic shifts. No more fumbling at the scene of a wreck, or wasted time chasing down customer’s keys. Your PPIs just got easier. With this app, you always have an alternative to dragging. Reduce damage to valuable company equipment and customer's vehicles. Ultra fast learning curve. You'll be comfortable quickly using this app on rotations and TOLs where time really matters. We reduce your time roadside with the ability to save the casualty vehicle's release info for later use, or for use in areas with poor cellular service. Content is updated regularly.
Tow Ware
Get real-time traffic accident alerts for Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales. Stay informed about road incidents to plan your journeys more effectively.
- Up-to-the-minute traffic accident alerts
- Servicing Queensland
- Servicing Victoria
- Servicing New South Wales
- Real-time incident notifications
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Tow Ware- Traffic Accident Alert Service - servicing Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Receive up to the minute traffic accident alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tow Ware at Free against ShiftLock's $6.99. Tow Ware also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). ShiftLock's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On 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
Tow Ware is free to download; ShiftLock costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShiftLock ships an update every 5 months, Tow Ware every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftLock | Tow Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Knowles | Skys No Limit Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
ShiftLock
Tow Ware
In-app purchases
ShiftLock
No in-app purchases
Tow Ware
No in-app purchases
