Comparison

IAA Tow vs AutoDispatch

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

AutoDispatch

Streamline vehicle transport with this app. Drivers can receive load assignments, conduct detailed vehicle inspections with photo documentation, capture digital signatures, and navigate efficiently. It keeps drivers and dispatchers synchronized throughout the entire transport process.

Highlights
  • Receive load assignments
  • Conduct vehicle inspections with photos
  • Capture digital signatures
  • Integrated navigation
  • Real-time status updates
  • Multi-language support (English/Spanish)
Features
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AutoDispatch — Vehicle Transport, Simplified AutoDispatch is the driver app built for auto transport. Receive load assignments, complete vehicle inspections, capture signatures, and navigate to every stop — all from your phone. Drivers and dispatchers stay in sync on every vehicle move, from pickup to delivery. Built for drivers Your assigned loads appear the moment your dispatcher sends them. Each load shows the vehicle, pickup and delivery addresses, contacts, dates, and pay — everything you need, nothing you don't. Pull down to refresh and see new assignments instantly. Fast vehicle inspections Document condition the right way. Snap photos from every angle with the built-in burst camera — keep shooting without stopping between shots. Every photo is automatically stamped with the date and location. Tag damage, add notes, and you're done in seconds. Capture signatures on the spot Collect driver and customer signatures right on your phone at pickup and delivery. No paper, no scanning — it's saved with the load automatically. Get there faster Tap Navigate on any load to open directions in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze — your choice. Planning multiple stops? Build a route across all your pickups or deliveries and open the whole trip at once. Real-time updates Mark arrivals, pickups, and deliveries as you go. Your dispatcher sees status changes the moment they happen, and you get an instant alert when a new load is assigned. Everything in one place Track your truck and trailer details, documents, and earnings from your profile. Review your full delivery history anytime. Works in English and Spanish Switch languages with a tap — the entire app, instantly. AutoDispatch keeps the whole vehicle transport workflow on one screen, so drivers spend less time on paperwork and more time on the road. Drivers: loads are assigned by your carrier or dispatcher. Contact your company to get set up.

Screenshots

IAA Tow4 screens
AutoDispatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IAA Tow at 4.6 against AutoDispatch's 3.5. IAA Tow also leads on ratings volume (994 vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). AutoDispatch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IAA Tow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IAA Tow has 994 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of IAA Tow's written reviews are positive against 0% of AutoDispatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IAA Tow ships an update fortnightly, AutoDispatch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IAA Tow versus AutoDispatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAA TowAutoDispatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (994 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings994 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsurance Auto AuctionsAndrew Perez

Customer experience

IAA Tow

All ratings994 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative70.0%

AutoDispatch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

AutoDispatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IAA Tow

No in-app purchases

None

AutoDispatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IAA Tow free?
IAA Tow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoDispatch free?
AutoDispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IAA Tow or AutoDispatch?
IAA Tow is rated higher. IAA Tow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 994 ratings, while AutoDispatch averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do IAA Tow or AutoDispatch have ads?
Neither IAA Tow nor AutoDispatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IAA Tow or AutoDispatch?
IAA Tow ships an update fortnightly, and AutoDispatch weekly. Most recently, IAA Tow was updated on September 22, 2026 and AutoDispatch on September 1, 2026.

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