Chicago Tow Check vs Fleetsmarts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chicago Tow Check
Find your towed or relocated vehicle in Chicago. Search by license plate to get location, directions, phone numbers, and information on recovery fees and legal options.
- Locate towed vehicles
- Search by license plate
- View tow location details
- Get directions and maps
- Access phone numbers
- Understand recovery process
- Information on fees and legal options
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Chicago Tow Check helps Chicagoans locate towed vehicles—both impounded cars and those relocated for emergency reasons. Search by license plate or browse recent tows. The app provides location details, directions and maps, phone numbers, and guidance on the recovery process, including possible fees and legal options for contesting a tow.
Fleetsmarts
This app helps truck drivers and fleet managers find the cheapest diesel prices, locate truck stops with amenities, and optimize routes for fuel efficiency. It provides detailed reporting on fuel expenses and supports IFTA reporting.
- Live diesel fuel prices
- Truck stop locator with amenities
- Route-based fuel planning
- Fleet fuel tracking and reporting
- IFTA reporting support
- Real-time price updates
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Fuel Smarter with FleetSmarts — The Ultimate Truck Fuel Management Tool FleetSmarts is the go-to platform for truck drivers, fleet managers, and logistics companies looking to cut fuel costs, optimize routes, and streamline fueling operations. Whether you're an owner-operator or running a nationwide fleet, our advanced tools help you take control of fuel spending and efficiency. Key Features Built for Truckers: Live Diesel Fuel Prices Instantly find the lowest diesel prices near your route or destination. Updated in real-time to help you plan every stop and save on every gallon. Truck Stop Locator Discover top-rated truck stops with diesel, DEF, parking, showers, and more. Filter by amenities and fuel price to pick the best stop for your rig. Route-Based Fuel Planning Enter your route and let FleetSmarts suggest optimal fuel stops based on price, distance, and your tank size—saving you time and money. Fleet Fuel Tracking Monitor fuel expenses across your fleet with detailed reporting, cost-per-mile breakdowns, and driver-level insights. Support for All Truck Types Whether you're hauling freight in a semi-truck, operating box trucks, or managing a mixed fleet, FleetSmarts is built to adapt to your fueling needs. Why Truckers Choose FleetSmarts: Nationwide fuel coverage including Pilot, TA, Love’s, Petro, and more Optimized fueling for heavy-duty diesel trucks Easy-to-use mobile interface for on-the-road decisions Fuel analytics to reduce idle time and improve MPG Supports IFTA reporting and compliance Power Your Fleet Anywhere From coast to coast, FleetSmarts connects you to the fuel savings your business needs. Stay ahead with smarter fueling decisions, less downtime, and more money in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chicago Tow Check at 4.0 against Fleetsmarts's 2.0. Chicago Tow Check also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Fleetsmarts's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chicago Tow Check holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Chicago Tow Check ships an update every 7 months, Fleetsmarts every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chicago Tow Check | Fleetsmarts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tristan Jackson | Fleetsmarts |
Customer experience
Chicago Tow Check
Fleetsmarts
In-app purchases
Chicago Tow Check
No in-app purchases
Fleetsmarts
No in-app purchases
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