Comparison

Tow Link vs FlexTow

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

Head to head
About

Tow Link

This app helps tow truck operators understand their equipment's capacity and performance for safe and efficient operations. It includes calculators for rigging utilization and tow performance, with the ability to save calculations for future reference.

Highlights
  • Rigging Utilization Calculator
  • Tow Performance Calculator
  • Angle Indicator with Protractor
  • Save Calculations
  • Informative Data Display
Features
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Knowing and understanding your tow truck capacity and data is critical to safe and effective tow truck operation. Tow Link ™ from Jerr-Dan recreates the tow and recovery scenario to provide informative data to advise operators on how to better use their equipment with Rigging Utilization and Tow Performance calculators. The Rigging Utilization calculator informs the operator of the percentage used of the rigging working load limit, while accounting for the reduced working load limit of the wire rope. The wire rope load and block loads are also tabulated and displayed for the selected scenario. This calculator now features an angle indicator with protractor functionality to help ensure the accuracy for degree inputs. The Tow Performance calculator determines the heaviest load that can be lifted while maintaining the chosen steer axle remaining weight percentage and overhang. This data is critical to efficient and safe operations. All calculations can be saved to aid in reviewing events or setting up new recoveries and picks.

About

FlexTow

Features
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Towing made simple. Get roadside help in minutes — no calls, no guesswork. Book trusted towing instantly and track your truck in real time. FlexTow connects drivers who need assistance with professional tow operators through a fast, modern platform designed to replace outdated phone dispatch. Whether you need help or provide it, FlexTow makes towing faster, clearer, and more reliable. --- FOR DRIVERS Book towing the way you book everything else. • Request roadside assistance in seconds • No phone calls or waiting • Transparent pricing upfront • Track your truck in real time • Secure booking with a deposit • Get help with one tap From breakdowns to vehicle transport, FlexTow helps you get back on the road faster. --- FOR TOW OPERATORS Turn idle time into structured demand. • Receive verified towing requests • Prepaid jobs reduce no-shows • Clear customer and job details • Route visibility before accepting • Manage jobs directly from your phone FlexTow becomes your digital dispatch layer — helping keep your trucks moving. --- Roadside assistance, reimagined. Towing made simple.

Screenshots

Tow Link4 screens
FlexTow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlexTow at weekly against Tow Link's every 4 months. Tow Link's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Tow Link ships an update every 4 months, FlexTow weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tow Link versus FlexTow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTow LinkFlexTow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerrDan, LLC.9524-4620 Quebec INC

In-app purchases

None

Tow Link

No in-app purchases

None

FlexTow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tow Link free?
Tow Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexTow free?
FlexTow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tow Link or FlexTow have ads?
Neither Tow Link nor FlexTow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tow Link or FlexTow?
Tow Link ships an update every 4 months, and FlexTow weekly. Most recently, Tow Link was updated on September 19, 2026 and FlexTow on September 13, 2026.

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