Comparison

Roadside 2 Go vs AARP Roadside Assistance

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

Head to head
About

Roadside 2 Go

Request roadside assistance quickly and easily with this app. Save your member information for faster service and connect to a nationwide network of 24/7 roadside service providers. Enjoy convenient "sign and go" service for covered roadside assistance.

Highlights
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Save member information
  • Nationwide 24/7 service network
  • GPS location routing
  • Sign and go service
  • Access towing and roadside services
Features
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Roadside2Go is a National Motor Club (NMC) app that enables our members to quickly and easily request roadside assistance in just a few simple steps. Enter and save your Member information one time only, select the type of service you are requesting and then push the ‘Call for Service’ button. It’s that simple! Leverage NMC’s nationwide 24/7 roadside service provider network and your phone’s GPS capabilities to route assistance directly to your location. Benefits to NMC members: • Access towing and roadside services while traveling throughout the United States and Canada • With a simple screen tap, connect to professional, friendly service available 24/7, 365 days a year • Enjoy convenient “sign and go” service with no payment required for roadside services covered up to your plan’s benefit limit* • Stores your membership profile information for faster service; no fumbling around to find your membership card and number *Members are responsible for payment to the independent service provider for any charges exceeding the plan benefit limit per disablement. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the current Member Benefit Guide. Services provided to individuals who are not National Motor Club members are subject to fees.

About

AARP Roadside Assistance

Request 24-hour emergency roadside assistance quickly and conveniently. This app helps pinpoint your location, diagnose issues, and track service arrival times for AARP members.

Highlights
  • Request emergency roadside assistance
  • Pinpoint vehicle location via GPS
  • Diagnose mechanical issues
  • Track service arrival times
  • Membership eligibility confirmation
Features
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Driving across town or across the country, AARP Roadside Assistance from Allstate lets you travel with confidence and peace of mind. Designed exclusively for AARP® members, AARP Roadside Assistance offers 24-hour emergency roadside service and a variety of travel and car care benefits. The AARP Roadside Assistance app has been carefully designed to make requesting assistance faster, more accurate, and convenient. Functions: •Request assistance for a mechanical issue, dead battery, flat tire, out of fuel, lock out, and more •Use GPS, maps and satellite to pinpoint the vehicle location •Follow a dialogue assisting you in diagnosing the problem and requesting appropriate service •Retrieve confirmation service is on the way and the estimated time of arrival •Your AARP Roadside Assistance from Allstate membership number confirms eligibility for Roadside Assistance under your plan. The app is free to use with your AARP Roadside Assistance from Allstate membership. AARP Roadside Assistance from Allstate © 2018 Allstate Insurance Company Version 5.2.0

Screenshots

Roadside 2 Go3 screens
AARP Roadside Assistance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AARP Roadside Assistance at 3.9 against Roadside 2 Go's 2.8. AARP Roadside Assistance also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Roadside 2 Go's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 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

AARP Roadside Assistance holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AARP Roadside Assistance has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roadside 2 Go's written reviews are positive against 30% of AARP Roadside Assistance's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roadside 2 Go ships an update every 9 months, AARP Roadside Assistance every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Roadside 2 Go versus AARP Roadside Assistance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadside 2 GoAARP Roadside Assistance
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)3.9 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings41.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Motor ClubSignature Motor Club, Inc.

Customer experience

Roadside 2 Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

AARP Roadside Assistance

All ratings1,412 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative67.5%

Bugs and requests

Roadside 2 Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AARP Roadside Assistance

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App no longer available
  • App not recognizing active membership
  • Issues with requesting and tracking service

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app usability
  • Add more vehicle models
  • Integrate app with membership account
  • Provide better tracking and updates

In-app purchases

None

Roadside 2 Go

No in-app purchases

None

AARP Roadside Assistance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roadside 2 Go free?
Roadside 2 Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AARP Roadside Assistance free?
AARP Roadside Assistance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roadside 2 Go or AARP Roadside Assistance?
AARP Roadside Assistance is rated higher. Roadside 2 Go averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AARP Roadside Assistance averages 3.9 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Roadside 2 Go or AARP Roadside Assistance have ads?
Neither Roadside 2 Go nor AARP Roadside Assistance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roadside 2 Go or AARP Roadside Assistance?
Roadside 2 Go ships an update every 9 months, and AARP Roadside Assistance every 2 months. Most recently, Roadside 2 Go was updated on November 1, 2026 and AARP Roadside Assistance on November 1, 2026.

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