Towbook vs Gear Docket
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
Gear Docket
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Gear Docket helps auto repair shops and mobile mechanics manage daily operations from one simple app. Track repair orders, schedule work, manage customers, send invoices, monitor parts and inventory, and keep your team aligned from the front counter to the bay. Built for real automotive workflows, Gear Docket gives shops a fast mobile workspace for creating work orders, checking job status, reviewing invoices, and staying organized without jumping between disconnected tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gear Docket at every 2 days against Towbook's every 2 weeks. 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 every 2 weeks, Gear Docket every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Towbook | Gear Docket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (419 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extric | Ai Reflectly Inc |
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
Gear Docket
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Towbook
No in-app purchases
Gear Docket
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Towbook free?
Is Gear Docket free?
Do Towbook or Gear Docket have ads?
Which is updated more often, Towbook or Gear Docket?
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