Comparison

ShiftLock vs EV Rescue

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

EV Rescue

This app provides critical safety information for electric vehicle emergencies. It details the location of batteries, high-voltage components, and lifting points to assist responders in safely approaching and working on EVs. Search for specific vehicle models and charging stations.

Highlights
  • Battery locations (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
  • Lifting and stabilization points
  • High voltage cable and disconnect locations
  • High voltage fuel cell location
  • Jacking point identification
  • Searchable vehicle and charging station database
Features
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The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for Electric Vehicles! Vehicle Specific Features Include: 1. Location of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Batteries 2. Lifting and Stabilization Points 3. Location of High Voltage Cables 4. Location of High Voltage Fuel Cell 5 Location of High Voltage Disconnects or Cable Cut Area 5. Location of Jacking Points to Avoid Crushing The Fuel Cell or High Voltage Wires More information to safely approach, work on and safely extract someone from an electric vehicle (EV) can be found on the app. With this app you can search different electric vehicles and electric charging stations. **DISCLAIMER: This app is for educational purposes only. The information provided by the application in no way guarantees safety or prevention of severe injury. While operating or working with electric vehicles or electric charging stations, extreme caution is advised. With Premium Account: • Access information for all vehicles in database Subscription information: • The EV Rescue premium features monthly subscription gives you unlimited access to the app's premium content and features • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package • Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your device's Account Settings after purchase • There is no way to cancel your current subscription during its active period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. * Price are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Terms and Conditions can be found at: https://autorescueapp.com/privacy-policy.html "The perfect Emergency Response Guidebook for EVs" "EV Reference Guides for the fire scene!"

Screenshots

ShiftLock4 screens
EV Rescue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EV Rescue at Free against ShiftLock's $6.99. EV Rescue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). ShiftLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

EV Rescue is free to download; ShiftLock costs $6.99 up front. EV Rescue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. ShiftLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for ShiftLock against 3.4 for EV Rescue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of ShiftLock's written reviews are positive against 48% of EV Rescue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShiftLock ships an update every 5 months, EV Rescue every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ShiftLock versus EV Rescue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftLockEV Rescue
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (42 ratings)3.4 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB24 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMark KnowlesElectric Vehicle Rescue Inc

Customer experience

ShiftLock

All ratings41 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative41.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative48.6%

EV Rescue

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%

In-app purchases

None

ShiftLock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EV Rescue

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.791 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is ShiftLock free?
ShiftLock costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Rescue free?
EV Rescue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShiftLock or EV Rescue?
EV Rescue is rated higher. ShiftLock averages 3.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while EV Rescue averages 3.4 from 28 ratings.
Do ShiftLock or EV Rescue have ads?
ShiftLock shows ads; EV Rescue does not.
Which is updated more often, ShiftLock or EV Rescue?
ShiftLock ships an update every 5 months, and EV Rescue every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShiftLock was updated on October 29, 2026 and EV Rescue on October 27, 2026.

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