# Congestion Zone App — ULEZ and Congestion Charge

> London Congestion Charge and ULEZ zone tracker with GPS alerts and journey history. (iPhone/iPad app by App Bakery.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congestion-zone-app/id1273600367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App Bakery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585623049)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congestion-zone-app/id1273600367/reviews.md

## What is Congestion Zone App?

London Congestion Charge App allows for hassle-free and easy on-the-go congestion zone travel, charge tracking and management.

Be you a minicab driver, a delivery person or just an occasional driver - you’ll find this app tremendously useful for your everyday trips to downtown London.
One of its greatest advantages is fully automated workflow. The app tracks user’s location via the GPS, so there is absolutely no need to carry a notebook with you or manually fill in locations and times. 

We are not TfL!

We are not associated with TfL, nor is our app connected to their systems. We cannot show you your entry/exit history prior to the installation of the app. If you are unsure about prior charges please call TfL directly as soon as possible

How to Use

The app uses your GPS location and is not connected to TfL. The main purpose of the app is navigation assistance so you can avoid driving into the Zone as much as possible and also to remind you about your possible entries, so that you can contact the TfL and make a payment. Please bear in mind that the app relies on your phone connectivity, so if you are ever in doubt about entering the Zone contact the TfL urgently.

When you’re out of the zone – the app will show the distance to the closest entry to the zone.
Just open the app and find out whether you are inside the zone or not. The green notification area in the bottom of the screen means you’re out of the zone, whereas the red one – when you’re in. 
You’ll get a push notification each time you cross the Zone’s border – both on entry and exit.

Once located within a zone, users can track all their past entries in the journey diary and find charge listings inside, all collated by date. If you cross the Zone at least once, you’ll see a diary indicator. The app is aware of Congestion Charge Zone scheduling and tracks charges accordingly.

Provided cloud-based premium service:
History Access Subscription
Length of subscription is 1 month.
Price of subscription is 2.99 GBP per month.
Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Privacy Policy 
https://www.appbakery.ee/cleanair/privacy.html

Terms of Use 
https://www.appbakery.ee/cleanair/terms.html

Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

## Key features

- GPS-based zone tracking
- Entry and exit notifications
- Journey diary with charge listings
- Distance to closest zone entry
- Zone status indicator (in/out)
- Congestion Charge scheduling awareness

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Access | $2.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Congestion Zone App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Helpful for checking zone status
- 👍 Makes trips easier
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Amazing app

**Cons**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 No good service
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Dreadful app
- 🐛 Not too easy to use
- 🐛 Not very clear
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Awful app
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Stupid app
- 🐛 Total scam
- 🐛 Utterly useless
- 🐛 Absolutely shocking
- 🐛 Rubbish unless you constantly watch it
- 🐛 Not accurate enough
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Awful website
- 🐛 Not helpful at all
- 🐛 Terrible
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Utter rubbish
- 🐛 Beni
- 🐛 Not good enough
- 🐛 What a waste
- 🐛 Con merchants
- 🐛 No info
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 Not good
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Navigation horrible
- 🐛 Dreadful app
- 🐛 Couldn’t find a way to avoid a £2.99 a month cost
- 🐛 Not very clear
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Sent me a fine and I don’t use this service
- 🐛 TfL are so Greedy
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Auto zoom annoying
- 🐛 Awful
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Doesn’t tell you if you’ve entered the zone
- 🐛 I just want to pay! Take me there…. Just NOT obvious
- 🐛 Pinch zoom out not fixed
- 🐛 Not helpful at all
- 🐛 Terrible
- 🐛 Doesn’t work
- 🐛 Does not work - charge not applicable
- 🐛 Utter rubbish
- 🐛 Beni
- 🐛 Not good enough
- 🐛 Stupid app
- 🐛 Rubbish. Total rip off. Don’t use
- 🐛 Awful website
- 🐛 Mr zimerzang
- 🐛 Steve plasterer
- 🐛 Utterly useless
- 🐛 This is truly the worst app ever.
- 🐛 Map keeps zooming back in
- 🐛 I got a fine - thanks
- 🐛 Absolutely shocking
- 🐛 Rubbish unless you constantly watch it
- 🐛 Not accurate enough
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 How is this four stars???
- 🐛 What a waste

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App constantly reverts to current location
- No search function within the app
- App keeps zooming in to your location
- App doesn't show distance as advertised
- App just states 'charge is not applicable right now'
- App keeps zooming back out to GPS area
- Map constantly moves back to physical location
- Auto zoom annoying
- Pinch zoom out not fixed
- Zoom out feature keeps jogging back
- Can’t zoom into the zone
- App keeps zooming back into your location
- The zoom out feature keeps jogging back
- The app keeps zooming back to your location
- The zoom out feature keeps jogging back
- The map keeps zooming back into your location
- The map constantly moves you back to your physical location
- The zoom out feature keeps jogging back

**Most requested features**

- Enable landscape mode for iPads
- Should be part of a sat nav.
- Hope we can see as we get charged
- Add more features please
- ULEZ should be included
- Needs to retrospectively inform you
- Map keeps zooming back in
- Congestion charge app
- ULEZ

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congestion-zone-app/id1273600367/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Con Merchants

*2026-06-08, version 1.7.0*

More cameras need to be pulled down. Charge the elite

### 5/5 — Ali

*2026-01-09, version 1.7.0*

Good

### 1/5 — No info

*2025-11-10, version 1.7.0*

What car and what card. As a 82 year old I expect help and transparency. I sir right?

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2025-02-26, version 1.7.0*

Really awful app. Doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Not good

*2025-02-17, version 1.7.0*

No good service

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-10-30, version 1.6.0*

Useless app. If you want to see if you’re entering the zone, you need to keep open always. So for sat nav you need another phone!

### 5/5 — Navigation horrible.

*2024-08-05, version 1.6.0*

Can’t get to register. Just stuck on map

### 4/5 — Enable landscape mode for iPads

*2024-06-17, version 1.6.0*

Great app however the lack of landscape mode for the app completely ruins the experience on iPads.
I want to be able to have my normal maps with this alongside but because it’s portrait only it default the orientation of the screen.

### 1/5 — Dreadful app

*2024-05-07, version 1.6.0*

The app constantly reverts you to your current location on the map whenever you return to it. So, if you’re jumping between this app and another mapping app this behaviour can be quite extremely annoying. It still does it when you have selected to pause tracking of your location. There is no search function within the app!

### 1/5 — mr munro

*2023-11-17, version 1.6.0*

not too easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Congestion Zone App

### What does the Congestion Zone App do?

This app helps users navigate London's Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones. It uses your phone's GPS to track your location, providing real-time alerts when you enter or exit these zones. It also offers a journey diary to log past entries and view charge information.

### How does the app track my location and charges?

The app utilizes your phone's GPS to monitor your location. It is not directly connected to TfL systems. It alerts you to zone crossings and allows you to manually log entries in your journey diary to help you manage potential charges.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a premium cloud-based service for History Access, which is a subscription. This subscription costs 2.99 GBP per month and automatically renews unless turned off. Users can manage their subscription through their account settings.

### What if I'm unsure about past charges?

This app is not associated with TfL and cannot display your entry/exit history prior to installation. If you have concerns about past charges, it is recommended to contact TfL directly as soon as possible for accurate information.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefit is hassle-free on-the-go management of congestion zone travel. The automated GPS tracking eliminates the need for manual logging, and the instant alerts help drivers avoid unexpected charges by reminding them of zone entries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2024-12-26

Special Christmas Edition:
- premium support option for paying users
- Xmas style vehicle
- improved scheduling

### 1.6.0 — 2023-05-05

Alright, Londoners! We get that the congestion charge isn't exactly your cup of tea, but we've got a few updates for our app to make dealing with it a smidge easier:

Support Chat Makeover: We know our previous support chat was a bit pants, and we weren't chuffed about it either. So we've given it the boot and swapped it with a streamlined support form. It's more efficient and will help us tackle your queries via email more effectively. No more mucking about!

App Update Notifications: While the congestion charge might be a bother, we want to ensure you're at least using the most up-to-date version of our app. This new feature will give you a gentle reminder when a newer, slightly better version is ready to go. Keep up with the times and the ever-so-slightly improved app experience!

Bank Holiday Update: Hold onto your hats, folks! We've added a new bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III on 8th May, Monday. Our app's got you covered and will show no charge for that special day. So you can focus on the festivities without worrying about the pesky charge!

So, pull up your socks, update the app, and let's make the most of a tricky situation. Chin up, fellow congestion charge navigators!

### 1.5 — 2022-02-20

Important Update: 
From 21 February, the hours will be reducing and the zone will operate 07:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 weekends and bank holidays.

### 1.4 — 2022-02-18

Stability and history access improvements.

Or in Haiku form:

Rainy wintertime
history access fixes
in spite of the bug

### 1.3.4350 — 2021-12-01

Did you know that Congestion Charge not only helps reduce traffic on city streets, it also reduces air pollution and noise in central London, and it also raises funds for investment in the London transport system?

Oh by the way we added some performance improvements and quicker scheduling update (that is an indicator when the charge applies or not as per TfL website).

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