WreckMaster vs Winch Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Winch Calculator
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Winch Drum Calculator provides precise wire length calculations for marine, offshore, and industrial professionals. Quickly determine how much wire or cable can fit on any winch drum by entering core dimensions and wire specifications. Essential for engineers, riggers, and operators who need accurate capacity measurements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WreckMaster at Free against Winch Calculator's $0.99. WreckMaster also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Winch Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months). On ads 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
WreckMaster is free to download; Winch Calculator costs $0.99 up front. WreckMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Winch Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
WreckMaster ships an update every 24 months, Winch Calculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WreckMaster | Winch Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WreckMaster | Andreas Benois de Brucq |
In-app purchases
WreckMaster
- Can I Tow it?$19.99
Winch Calculator
No in-app purchases
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