Comparison

Rescue Network vs Res

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

Head to head
About

Rescue Network

This app connects roadside service providers with stranded motorists. Earn money by performing essential services like jumpstarts, tire changes, and fuel deliveries on your own schedule. Manage your jobs and business records directly through the application.

Highlights
  • Rescue stranded motorists
  • Perform jumpstarts, tire changes, fuel delivery, lockout services
  • Earn money performing services
  • Set your own schedule
  • Accept and manage jobs
  • Provide customer status updates
  • Review completed jobs
Features
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Rescue Network - the app for Allstate's crowdsourced roadside service providers - Rescue stranded motorists by providing jumpstarts, tire changes, fuel deliveries and lockout services. - Earn money easily by performing services you already know how to do. - Be your own boss. Set your schedule and log in when you want to work. On the job - Log in and immediately begin receiving new opportunities to rescue motorists. - Easily accept jobs and head out on the road. - Provide status updates to stranded customers so they know you're on your way. Own your business - Review jobs you've already completed to maintain your business records.

About

Res

Features
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Stranded? Help is on the way. Res-Q Consumer connects you with nearby roadside assistance providers in minutes — no hold music, no call centers, no waiting in the dark wondering if help is coming. Just open the app, request service, and track your provider in real time on the map. Built for real roadside emergencies: Whether your tire blew out on I-75, you ran out of gas on US-41, or your battery died in a parking lot, Res-Q gets you back on the road fast. Our network of verified, on-demand providers covers the services you actually need: - Flat tire change - Gas delivery - Battery jump start - Battery replacement - Lockout service - Vehicle towing - Boat towing - Motorcycle towing - Winch out - Minor mechanical help - Key replacement Know exactly what you are paying — before you confirm. No surprise bills. Res-Q Consumer shows you a transparent price estimate before you book. Our dynamic pricing reflects real conditions like time of day and demand, so you always know the cost upfront. Payment is handled securely through the app via Stripe — no cash, no awkward exchanges on the side of the road. Watch your provider come to you. Once your request is accepted, you get live GPS tracking of your provider on the map. See exactly where they are, how far away they are, and get a real-time ETA — all from the app. No more calling to ask "where are you?" Your safety, our priority. Every provider on the Res-Q network goes through a verification process before they can accept jobs. You get help from professionals you can trust, not strangers off the street. Simple. Fast. Transparent. - Request service in seconds - Real-time provider tracking on the map - Upfront pricing before you confirm - Secure in-app payment via Stripe - Support available through the app - Available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian Res-Q Consumer is currently serving the Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida area. Download today and drive with confidence knowing help is always one tap away.

Screenshots

Rescue Network4 screens
Res4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Res at every 2 days against Rescue Network's every 5 weeks. Rescue Network's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rescue Network ships an update every 5 weeks, Res every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rescue Network versus Res: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRescue NetworkRes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSignature Motor Club, Inc.Reemberto Parada

Bugs and requests

Rescue Network

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Updates break the app
  • Missing notifications for requests
  • App doesn't notify of calls
  • App doesn't work most of the time
  • App won't let you lock in photos
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  • Cannot accept rescues
  • App does nothing when trying to accept
  • App doesn't send sound notification unless open
  • Missed calls due to no sound notification
  • App glitches anytime there is a rescue call
  • App is a total mess
  • App not sounding an alarm or notification
  • App going off-line
  • Removed missed earnings value display
  • Password expires and app becomes unusable
  • App doesn't work once password expires
  • GPS sends you to an address 8 miles away
  • Call disappears when tapped to approve
  • Signed out but still getting calls
  • App glitches weekly
  • App constantly goes available on its own
  • Most recent update wiped stored facial recognition and password settings
  • Notifications are horrible
  • Phone screen doesn't turn on for calls
  • App is the worst app ever
  • App issues getting worse
  • Issues accepting jobs
  • Issues completing jobs
  • Issues logging on
  • Issues logging off
  • Cannot go online at all after update
  • Weekly pay statement underpaid or missing payments
  • No noise or audible alert through earbuds when on vibrate
  • App not working on iPad
  • Dark mode makes it hard to see
  • Support doesn't speak English
  • Calls get stuck in pending
  • Missed rescue notifications even though no alert received
  • Missed rescues that never get alerts
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot sign up or login
  • Missing rescues (sound doesn't notify)
  • Notifications going after rescue has been missed
  • Not being able to accept rescues
  • Incorrect address information
  • Pending status after accepting rescue taking too long
  • ETA is usually 5 minutes less than Google Maps
  • Shows missed jobs but no alert
  • Gets alert for job that doesn't show
  • Estimated time is always less than GPS advises
  • GPS has given wrong directions
  • App starts response time from acceptance, not enroute
  • ETA usually 5 minutes less than Google Maps
  • Will show missed jobs but no alert
  • Will get alert for job that doesn't show
  • Estimated time is always less than GPS advises
  • GPS has given wrong directions
  • Glitchy app
  • ETA always less than GPS

Requested features

28 requests
  • Fully test updates before pushing
  • Address notification issues
  • Fix app not notifying of calls
  • Improve pay rates for rescues
  • Allow locking photos in remote areas
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  • Fix GPS issues
  • Improve password reset process
  • Fix inability to accept rescues
  • Improve notification sound for calls
  • Allow choice of GPS app (e.g., Waze)
  • Increase text size for PO numbers
  • Add feature for personal notification sounds
  • Allow copying addresses
  • Show car year, make, model, and notes
  • Bring back history page for missed jobs
  • Ability to copy address
  • Vibrate with earpods when on silent
  • Option to remove dark mode
  • Improve English support
  • Fix calls stuck in pending
  • Fix missed rescue notifications
  • Fix missed rescues without alerts
  • Adjust arrival times based on distance
  • Create a Rescuer portal for resources
  • Allow working in different markets
  • Change notification tones
  • Include vehicle tag # in dispatch
  • Make alert tone louder

Res

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rescue Network

No in-app purchases

None

Res

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rescue Network free?
Rescue Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Res free?
Res is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rescue Network or Res have ads?
Neither Rescue Network nor Res shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rescue Network or Res?
Rescue Network ships an update every 5 weeks, and Res every 2 days. Most recently, Rescue Network was updated on October 24, 2026 and Res on October 19, 2026.

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