Comparison

WreckMaster vs Curbside SOS for Technicians

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

Head to head
About

WreckMaster

This app helps towing and recovery operators calculate resistance and load forces. It assists with calculations for surface and gradient resistance, and includes features for anchorability, weight transfer, and fleet truck management with its in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Resistance and load force calculations
  • Surface and gradient resistance calculation
  • Anchorability and weight transfer calculation
  • Fleet truck information saving
  • Towing and lift capacity at fingertips
Features
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This multi-function Resistance and Load Calculator was designed to aid towing and recovery operators in calculating resistance and the load forces encountered during every recovery. It will assist towing operators in performing the calculations of surface and gradient resistance such as rolling, damage, mire and gradient. Our first in-app purchase also includes the following: - It will assist you in calculating anchorability and weight transfer automatically. - Allow you to upload and save information for each truck in your fleet by entering the static weight of each axle along with the wheel base and 3 distances of overhang. This information will be saved in the app so that you may select the truck you are operating and have the actual towing capacity and lift capacity at your finger tips. New features will be added for the full paid version.

About

Curbside SOS for Technicians

This app connects law enforcement with towing companies to streamline tow job dispatch. It allows for detailed order creation, quote submission, and real-time job status updates. Tow operators receive incident details directly to their phones, including directions and ETA.

Highlights
  • Create tow orders with incident details
  • Submit quotes for jobs
  • Assign operators and rigs
  • Receive job details on operator's phone
  • Map directions to incident locations
  • Report job status
  • Extend service range to neighboring municipalities
Features
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CurbsideSOS connects local law enforcement to towing companies and tow operators. Law enforcement creates a tow order with detailed incident information. The order is forwarded to all registered tow companies. Review the incident details, choose an operator & rig, and submit a quote. Jobs are awarded based on ETAs and affordability. Our app connects tow operators to towing dispatch. Get your operator's ETA to an incident location. Choose who can respond the fastest. If a job is assigned—location, vehicular and situational details are sent straight to the operator’s phone. Map directions to an incident, report job status, call non-emergency dispatch and more. Extend your range to neighboring municipalities. Win more business, review orders on any device, assign operators, and easily reference job history. Fast, easy and free.

Screenshots

WreckMaster4 screens
Curbside SOS for Technicians4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WreckMaster at 5.0 against Curbside SOS for Technicians's 3.4. Curbside SOS for Technicians's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. WreckMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Curbside SOS for Technicians asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WreckMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Curbside SOS for Technicians has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WreckMaster ships an update every 24 months, Curbside SOS for Technicians every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WreckMaster versus Curbside SOS for Technicians: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWreckMasterCurbside SOS for Technicians
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews—22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWreckMasterCurbside SOS Inc.

Customer experience

WreckMaster

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Curbside SOS for Technicians

All ratings27 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WreckMaster

One-time1
  • Can I Tow it?$19.99
None

Curbside SOS for Technicians

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WreckMaster free?
WreckMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curbside SOS for Technicians free?
Curbside SOS for Technicians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WreckMaster or Curbside SOS for Technicians?
WreckMaster is rated higher. WreckMaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Curbside SOS for Technicians averages 3.4 from 28 ratings.
Do WreckMaster or Curbside SOS for Technicians have ads?
Neither WreckMaster nor Curbside SOS for Technicians shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WreckMaster or Curbside SOS for Technicians?
WreckMaster ships an update every 24 months, and Curbside SOS for Technicians every 3 weeks. Most recently, WreckMaster was updated on September 10, 2026 and Curbside SOS for Technicians on September 19, 2026.

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