Comparison

Roadworks vs TrackCar

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

Head to head

Smart Tracking Solution

Free

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About

Roadworks

This tool helps manage roadworks by providing access to available permits, traffic information, and permit conditions. Users can log on and off for work directly through the application.

Highlights

View available permits
Access traffic information
Check permit conditions
Log on/off for work

Features

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Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Roadsworks management tool. View available permits, traffic, permit conditions and log on / off for work.

About

TrackCar

Features

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TrackCar is a comprehensive GPS tracking solution. Monitor and secure your vehicles with real-time tracking, geofencing, and instant notifications. Enjoy a user-friendly interface, ensuring ease of use and efficient fleet management. With TrackCar, you can enhance security, improve efficiency, and stay connected to your vehicles wherever you are.

Screenshots

Roadworks2 screens

TrackCar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Roadworks at every 2 months against TrackCar's every 4 months. Roadworks also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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

Roadworks ships an update every 2 months, TrackCar every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Roadworks versus TrackCar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Roadworks	TrackCar
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Government of South Australia	Leo Hagglund

In-app purchases

None

Roadworks

No in-app purchases

None

TrackCar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roadworks free?

Roadworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is TrackCar free?

TrackCar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Roadworks or TrackCar have ads?

Neither Roadworks nor TrackCar shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Roadworks or TrackCar?

Roadworks ships an update every 2 months, and TrackCar every 4 months. Most recently, Roadworks was updated on November 3, 2026 and TrackCar on November 3, 2026.