Penske Service vs Rig Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penske Service
This app allows service providers to input real-time status updates for roadside assistance events. It enhances communication and visibility between technicians and drivers awaiting help, offering detailed road call information and automatic system updates.
- Real-time status updates
- Road call report details
- Active road call listing
- GPS tracking for drivers
- Push notifications for updates
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The Penske Service app is designed for use by service providers during a roadside assistance event. Technicians input real-time status updates for 24/7 road calls directly through the app. This information provides better communication and visibility between service providers and drivers waiting for assistance. Features: • Road call report details – receive access to issues, breakdown location, unit details plus service history and contact information for a road repair order • Road call listing – all active road calls displayed in one place for ease of reference and updating • Status updates – multiple status options with ETA are available to choose from and status changes entered will automatically update within Penske systems • Real-time visibility – keeps drivers informed by providing visibility on status updates with GPS tracking • Push notifications – sent to the provider when a road call location has changed or been canceled. Login required to use the Penske Service app, unless otherwise directed.
Rig Driver
This app connects diesel vehicle owners with nearby mechanics for road service. Request towing, tires, or maintenance, receive offers within minutes, and track service progress in real-time. Pay easily within the app and consider subscribing for discounts.
- Connects drivers with mechanics
- Receive mechanic offers
- Real-time service tracking
- In-app payment
- Service requests for tires, towing, maintenance
- Subscription discounts
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If you need road service for your diesel vehicle use the Rig app to get offers from hundreds of nearby mechanics within minutes! Get the service you need from a mechanic near you, the RIG app easily connects drivers and mechanics when things get complicated. Request, track, and complete your order in the app and be back on the road quick. SIMPLE SERVICE REQUESTS Whether it is urgent or planned maintenance, you can do it all on the app. Send a request for tires, towing, or service. See offers come in within minutes and choose which you prefer. REAL-TIME TRACKING See the estimated service time and track progress on a map as the mechanic makes their way to you. Get notified when the mechanic arrives and the service is complete. EASY PAYMENT Receive a detailed invoice of work completed. Simply add a credit card and easily pay in the app. And become a subscriber to skip deposits and save over 20% on all service requests! Visit bigrig.app for more information!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rig Driver at 4.6 against Penske Service's 4.2. Rig Driver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Penske Service's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.
Rig Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Penske Service's written reviews are positive against 67% of Rig Driver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Penske Service ships an update every 2 months, Rig Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penske Service | Rig Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 320 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. | Rig Technologies, Inc |
Customer experience
Penske Service
Rig Driver
In-app purchases
Penske Service
No in-app purchases
Rig Driver
No in-app purchases







