Towbook vs Lightning Track Partner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Towbook
Manage towing operations directly from your iOS device. Add calls, dispatch drivers, receive real-time job updates, and handle impounds. Access digital dispatches from major motor clubs.
- Add new calls
- Dispatch drivers
- Receive job updates
- Manage impounds
- Upload photos
- Lookup VINs from plates
- Accept digital dispatches
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Towbook for iOS is a mobile version of Towbook that lets you access your companies Towbook account from on any iOS device. Add new calls, dispatch calls to drivers, receive job updates, push notifications, print receipts, upload photos, lookup VIN's from Plate numbers, manage impounds and more all straight from your device. Dispatchers can accept digital dispatches from major motor clubs including Agero, Allstate, GEICO, Road America, Quest, Nation Safe Drivers, National Auto Club, and more straight from our mobile app. The Most Trusted Towing Software, Period
Lightning Track Partner
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Lightning Track is looking for qualified partners to provide roadside assistance to drivers in need. If you have a reliable vehicle, necessary expertise, and are able to work independently, then you may be a good fit for our program. As a Lightning Track partner, you'll be able to set your own hours and work as much or as little as you want. You'll be able to earn a competitive wage for your services. To become a Lightning Track partner, simply download the app and complete the application process. We'll review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. Benefits of Becoming a Lightning Track Partner: 1. Earn a competitive wage 2. Set your own hours 3. Work independently 4. Be part of a growing company Download the Lightning Track app today and apply to become a partner!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Towbook at fortnightly against Lightning Track Partner's every 6 weeks. Lightning Track Partner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Towbook ships an update fortnightly, Lightning Track Partner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Towbook | Lightning Track Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (417 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 417 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extric | LIGHTNING TRACK LLC |
Bugs and requests
Towbook
Reported bugs
5 issues- Photos not saving or uploading correctly
- Notifications not working reliably
- App freezing and crashing on newer iOS devices
- Dispatches not reaching Android users
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customization of notification sounds on iOS
- Implement dark mode option
- Add CarPlay and Android Auto support
- Improve photo upload reliability
- Provide more detailed call history and reporting
Lightning Track Partner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Towbook
No in-app purchases
Lightning Track Partner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Towbook or Lightning Track Partner have ads?
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