Comparison

IAA Tow vs Total

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IAA Tow

This mobile dispatch solution helps tow operators receive vehicle dispatch notifications. Users can record inspection data directly from their mobile phones. It streamlines communication for tow-operator partners.

Highlights
  • Receive dispatch notifications
  • Record inspection data
  • Mobile inspection capabilities
  • Streamlined tow operator communication
Features
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IAA Tow is a mobile dispatch solution designed to assist IAA’s network of tow-operator partners. The app receives notifications when vehicles are dispatched to tow operators and allows them to record inspection data using their mobile phone.

About

Total

Features
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Total-Ops is built for the day-to-day asset operator. The app allows users to Implement and manage assets from a Compliance, Operational and maintenance stand point. Data is automatically synced into Gyanthub ready for centralized monitoring and reporting.

Screenshots

IAA Tow4 screens
Total3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IAA Tow at fortnightly against Total's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IAA Tow ships an update fortnightly, Total monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IAA Tow versus Total: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAA TowTotal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (994 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings994 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsurance Auto AuctionsGYANT LLC

Bugs and requests

IAA Tow

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App constantly crashes
  • App resets every time
  • App deletes photos after submitted
  • Login issues
  • App not working
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  • Problem with entering payment twice
  • Camera blur parameters are ridiculous
  • Unable to login
  • App says update but no update
  • Loaded cars disappear after a few minutes
  • 'Go' function does nothing on iOS
  • Payment section loses data
  • Stopped getting notifications on iPhone X
  • Always logging me out
  • Tow truck symbol doesn't match

Requested features

16 requests
  • Dark mode icon support
  • More info needs to be filled in
  • Vehicles automatically dropping in yard
  • Fix payment entry for non-original amounts
  • Pictures only, not inventory
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  • Don't ask for confirmation after taking picture
  • More info from insurance company (pics loaded)
  • Cut down on pic loading steps
  • Add camera light option for barcode scan
  • Always save data with 'clear page' option
  • Option to shoot pic of VIN
  • Make payments without checks (virtual credit cards)
  • Most information pre-filled (VIN, etc.)
  • Format like old paper form
  • Add VIN and tow operator verification
  • Notes section for tow operator

Total

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IAA Tow

No in-app purchases

None

Total

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IAA Tow free?
IAA Tow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total free?
Total is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IAA Tow or Total have ads?
Neither IAA Tow nor Total shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IAA Tow or Total?
IAA Tow ships an update fortnightly, and Total monthly. Most recently, IAA Tow was updated on September 22, 2026 and Total on September 19, 2026.

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