# HONK - Tow & Roadside OnDemand

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id911206852](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id911206852)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id911206852`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HONK Technologies Inc.
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (190 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.758
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2014-09-01
- **Size:** 7.54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honk-tow-roadside-ondemand/id911206852)
- **Website:** [http://www.honkforhelp.com](http://www.honkforhelp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.honkforhelp.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.honkforhelp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

HONK is a 24/7 roadside assistance app that connects you with a nationwide network of licensed, insured service providers. Easily request tow, flat tire, out of gas, dead battery, locked keys, or a stuck vehicle, and receive updates, driver name and ETA within 15-30 minutes.

Payments are cash-free—pay by card before or after service. There are no membership fees and pricing is shown upfront. With a focus on safety, reliability, and fast response times, HONK ensures help arrives quickly wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #114,429 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise HONK for fast dispatch, ease of use, and in-app payments, with some noting upfront pricing. However, many reports center on problematic pricing: base quotes that don’t match final charges, pre-authorizations or charges before a driver is assigned, and price differences with partners. Refunds can be slow, and customer support is often described as unhelpful or hard to reach. Dispatch reliability also varies, with drivers sometimes unavailable or not showing up. Taken together, these issues create concerns about pricing integrity and service reliability despite occasional positive experiences.

### Pros

- Fast response and quick pickup times (often 15–25 minutes)
- Easy-to-use app with clear ETA updates and in-app GPS tracking
- In-app payments, no cash handling required
- Competitive pricing and upfront cost visibility when provided

### Cons

- Pricing inconsistencies: base quotes not matching final charges and price differences with partners
- Charges occur before service or before a driver is located, with refunds taking time
- Poor customer support and long/inaccessible help options
- Driver availability/reliability issues; some jobs not fulfilled or drivers not showing up
- Perceived fraud risk due to charges and disputes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id911206852)