# TowCalc vs HitchMatch

The clearest difference is device support: HitchMatch at 3 against TowCalc's 1. HitchMatch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TowCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HitchMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TowCalc ships an update every 2 weeks, HitchMatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TowCalc | HitchMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchmatch/id6792411809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnovaLabWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888514726) | [bitcreed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792411811) |

## What reviewers say

### TowCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towcalc-trailer-weights/id6790220566)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TowCalc Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### HitchMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchmatch/id6792411809)

This app provides comprehensive towing specifications for various trucks and trailers. It helps users determine safe towing combinations by checking factory ratings against trailer and payload details. The app offers offline access to OEM data for thousands of configurations.

**Highlights:** Lookup factory tow ratings, Find trucks matching trailer specs, Full combo check against weight ratings, Comprehensive OEM data for major truck brands, 100% offline database access, Metric or imperial units, Clear visual gauges and safety margins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TowCalc free?

TowCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HitchMatch free?

HitchMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TowCalc or HitchMatch have ads?

Neither TowCalc nor HitchMatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TowCalc or HitchMatch?

TowCalc ships an update every 2 weeks, and HitchMatch monthly. Most recently, TowCalc was updated on October 28, 2026 and HitchMatch on October 31, 2026.

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