# The Tread vs ATDMobile

The clearest difference is rating: ATDMobile at 3.5 against The Tread's 3.0. ATDMobile also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2). The Tread's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ATDMobile holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATDMobile has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Tread ships an update every 2 weeks, ATDMobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tread | ATDMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tread/id908785109/reviews) | **[3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atdmobile/id1104428593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bridgestone](https://appshunter.io/developer/594356780) | [American Tire Distributors Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104428592) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tread/id908785109)

Access sales and marketing materials for commercial tire products and services. Features include product photos, videos, data books, and technical content. Easily share information and save favorites.

**Highlights:** Sales and marketing materials, Product photos and videos, Data books and technical content, Email sharing, Favorite folders, Searchable content

**In-app purchases:** none


### ATDMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atdmobile/id1104428593)

This app allows users to order tires 24/7, view inventory across different levels, and access manufacturer rebates. It offers powerful search capabilities and the ability to place orders directly from a mobile device, including scanning VIN numbers.

**Highlights:** 24/7 tire ordering, View local and national inventory, Access manufacturer rebates, Search by VIN, license plate, UPC, Place orders directly from mobile, Scan VIN for vehicle fitments, Track order status and history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tread free?

The Tread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATDMobile free?

ATDMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Tread or ATDMobile?

ATDMobile is rated higher. The Tread averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ATDMobile averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do The Tread or ATDMobile have ads?

Neither The Tread nor ATDMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tread or ATDMobile?

The Tread ships an update every 2 weeks, and ATDMobile fortnightly. Most recently, The Tread was updated on October 17, 2026 and ATDMobile on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*