Comparison

AVAS vs TricoMO

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

Head to head
About

AVAS

Track and protect your vehicle with real-time location, security alerts, and 24/7 stolen vehicle recovery. Manage maintenance, schedule service appointments, and monitor driver behavior.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location
  • Stolen vehicle recovery
  • Security alerts and notifications
  • Vehicle maintenance scheduling
  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Digital vehicle glove box
Features
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AVAS is exclusively for customers that own a GPS Tracking Device on the AVAS Platform. If you do not own a AVAS device and would like to get one for your vehicle, please contact us today at MyAVAS.com. The AVAS app allows customers to quickly locate their vehicle, receive alert notification on its health and location, all while actively protecting it 24/7 from vehicle theft. This simple to use application that gives customers access to the following features: Chip shortages, price increases–there’s a lot going on in the world that makes it extremely difficult to upgrade your vehicle whenever you want. AVAS is the service that makes it possible to maintain your vehicle’s longevity and save money at the same time. We work directly with your dealer so you can quickly schedule service appointments, order parts, and keep records of your vehicle maintenance history. Our call center is available anytime in the event your vehicle is stolen. We integrate with your local law enforcement and have an average recovery time of 30 minutes. Get notifications to your phone when your car is going over the speed limit along with a map trail view, perfect for monitoring teen drivers. Reviews: “Now that I have AVAS, I can schedule all of my maintenance and save on the cost of the service!” – J. Thomas, TX “It’s almost like having an assistant that keeps up with all the car’s needs, so I can just focus on work and my kids.” – M. Harden, CA Why You Should Get AVAS ● 24/7 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Center ● Locate Your Vehicle On Demand, Anytime ● Personal Dealer Digital Glove Box ● Create Instant Security Zones ● Monitor Driver Behavior In Detail & At-A-Glance ● Get Alerts and Notifications From Speed Reports ● VIP Rewards Program (You Can Earn Just For Driving) ©2022 AVAS, LLC., all rights reserved.

About

TricoMO

Manage your utility account securely and conveniently on the go. Access account details, view bills and balances, make payments, and set up alerts. This app brings the functionality of the customer portal to your mobile device for instant access anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Secure account access
  • View bill and balance
  • Make payments
  • Find payment locations
  • Schedule alerts and reminders
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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Our Mobile App is designed to give you fast, secure account access so you can easily manage your account details, view your bill and your account balance, make payments and find payment locations, schedule alerts and reminders, receive push notifications and more. Nearly everything you can do from our “Customer Portal” can now be handled instantly whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go.

Screenshots

AVAS4 screens
TricoMO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TricoMO at 5.0 against AVAS's 4.1. AVAS's advantage is ratings volume (737 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TricoMO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVAS has 737 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVAS ships an update every 6 weeks, TricoMO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AVAS versus TricoMO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVASTricoMO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (737 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings737 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVASTri County Electric Cooperative Association

Customer experience

AVAS

All ratings737 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative79.8%

TricoMO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AVAS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Inability to add new vehicles to the app
  • Inconsistent location data
  • Frequent app freezes and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Real-time vehicle location updates
  • Customizable alerts and geofencing
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Better integration with other vehicle systems

TricoMO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AVAS

No in-app purchases

None

TricoMO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVAS free?
AVAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TricoMO free?
TricoMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AVAS or TricoMO?
TricoMO is rated higher. AVAS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 737 ratings, while TricoMO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AVAS or TricoMO have ads?
Neither AVAS nor TricoMO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVAS or TricoMO?
AVAS ships an update every 6 weeks, and TricoMO every 4 months. Most recently, AVAS was updated on October 11, 2026 and TricoMO on October 3, 2026.

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