Auto Shops vs TowRuner User
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Shops
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Auto Shops helps you find automotive shops nearby, anywhere in the world. We get our data from Foursquare. Features Include - get directions to place - view property from the street - view venue in foursquare app - get phone number of place if listed - view home page of place if available - share a selected place with email or text message
TowRuner User
Get immediate or scheduled roadside assistance for various vehicle needs, including towing, jump starts, and lockout services. Covers all vehicle types and offers specialized recovery options.
- Towing for all vehicle types
- Flatbed and ditch recovery
- Emergency roadside services
- Jump starts and fuel delivery
- Scheduled service options
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Tow Runner Services offers hassle-free roadside assistance for all your needs. Whether you're stuck with a flat tire, locked out of your car, or need emergency towing, we’ve got you covered. Choose instant help or schedule services at your convenience. Key Features: • Towing for all vehicles (luxury, motorcycles, medium-duty). • Flatbed towing, ditch recovery, and machinery transport. • Roadside services like jump starts, fuel delivery, tire changes, and windshield replacements.
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Verdict
Auto Shops and TowRuner User are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Auto Shops ships an update every 6 months, TowRuner User every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Shops | TowRuner User |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | stephen feggeler | JUNAID KHAN |
In-app purchases
Auto Shops
No in-app purchases
TowRuner User
No in-app purchases
