Lippert Diagnostics vs Tow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lippert Diagnostics
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The Lippert Diagnostics app allows users to connect to a device and read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the device. DTCs will enable users to troubleshoot why a device does not function correctly. Users can scan QR codes to connect to a device. The diagnostic app will then show a user the number of active trouble codes on that device and inactive trouble codes.
Tow
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This app allows you to control the Tow-Minator Device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tow at 12.0 against Lippert Diagnostics's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lippert Diagnostics | Tow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 328 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | SkillAbove Inc. |
In-app purchases
Lippert Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
Tow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lippert Diagnostics free?
Is Tow free?
Do Lippert Diagnostics or Tow have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lippert Diagnostics or Tow?
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