# TrafficCamNZ — View traffic camera images

> View internet-accessible traffic camera images from a global database. (iPhone/iPad app by David Wilson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trafficcamnz/id299032226 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/299029586)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trafficcamnz/id299032226/reviews.md

## What is TrafficCamNZ?

TrafficCamNZ displays internet accessible pictures of Traffic Cameras all over the world. Use it for any image with a fixed URL (web address).

Images you choose as "Featured" are downloaded and setup side by side so that you can swipe across the screen to view multiple images quickly.
TrafficCamNZ works over the cellular network though it works best with WiFi because, usually, it's faster!

TrafficCamNZ can also use the GPS features in your device to show cameras around you. Try the predictive mode that predicts where you are travelling to display the next cameras (with known GPS coordinates) on your journey.

TrafficCamNZ now contains details of more than 7000 cameras from around the world. You choose which cameras are the "featured" ones. Featured cameras are easily identified in the Library; they have a Green dot next to them.
Managing your own personal list of cameras is easy too. This can be done in two ways:
1. Enter a new camera directly on the iPhone and key in the entire URL (http://mywebsite/image.jpg) or
2. Create your own XML file for importing into the application. Instructions on how to do this are available at the support web site or by contacting the developer.

Usage Notes:
* Pictures are displayed in the order they are received unless you set the image sequence number, you can then order the images how you want them
* Check your network usage when downloading over the cellular network
* Images are not cached, if you receive an image that isn't right (i.e. daylight when you know it is night time, that camera may not be functioning)
* Sometimes the traffic camera pictures are not up-to-date. You may see night pictures when it is supposed to be daylight or perhaps pictures don't change. TrafficCamNZ has no control over that
* You receive updates to the camera list automatically; a check is performed every 7 days when the application starts
* Tap the image on the main window to display it full screen

Features:
* Easily flick through the loaded images with your finger - this was the original idea behind the application
* Load your own web images
* Free version available, loads up to 3 images
* Full version available, loads up to 19 images on iPhone and 32 images on iPad
* Allows XML import of camera list
* Camera list (XML Import file) can be updated from a web site - doesn't require the release of a new application
* No advertising

Many great comments from around the world have been made about TrafficCamNZ:
* Great little app, what a time saver. I would often leave work to find the traffic all congested, now I can check before I leave and even if it gets busy I can check on the road and take a different route. I have set my own cameras and can quickly check what's what. A real must for driving commuters, couriers or even taxi's. 
* This app works very well and is awesome if you travel a lot. Going on a road trip for work or vacation?  Google the cameras for your cities, insert the URL into the app, and cameras appear 
* I set it up for all the traffic cameras from Douglas County down through El Paso County (Colorado) and it works great!  So well in fact, that I sprung for the paid version
* Make sure you enter in the URL's correctly - that's where some people mess up.  What you see is basically what the traffic/weather cam sees wherever they are. They have to be viewable on the Internet first. Awesome app!
* App is very easy to use and I use it for going to work every day
* I put 2 of the most important traffic cams on the way to work and it works perfect

## Key features

- View global traffic camera images
- Organize and swipe through featured cameras
- Discover cameras near your GPS location
- Predictive mode for upcoming cameras
- Add custom cameras via URL or XML import
- Automatic camera list updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trafficcamnz/id299032226/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Total waste of a buck!

*2019-02-25*

Nothing available in my area! :(

### 1/5 — Total Junk

*2019-02-09*

Database is 11 years out of date. No links work for my area.  Configuration requires endlessly scrolling through the database after selecting your country. There are two for the United States (USA & US) but you all the other states to get to yours. And after that, you see nothing but ancient screen caps because the links are obsolete.

### 1/5 — Do not buy this!

*2015-11-14*

This app is the worst.  Don't waste your money

### 1/5 — Wrong cameras

*2015-08-29, version 1.9.6*

Your (AK) S1 CMJ and (AK) S2 Market Rd cameras aren't showing the right image

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2013-09-17*

Excellent app, works 100%, easy to use, add custom cameras, sort into order.

Use it everyday, would be lost without it.

Developer is helpful with additions and alterations, open to suggestions.

Well done.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2013-09-16*

Worst app ever a waste of money

### 1/5 — Awful

*2013-09-01*

Not user friendly, barely works and hardly any camera actually work.  Doesn't even seem to be in real time

### 1/5 — often crashes

*2013-07-13, version 1.8.1*

PESSIMA NON COMPRATELA !!
in "Chooser modality" crashes often, especially when re-ordering rows. Whe updates the camera list, clean all camera inserted by the user. awful DO NOT BUY!!
In modalità Chooser, spessa va in crash (specialmente durante il ri-ordinamento della list di webcam.
Inoltre quando aggiorna l'elenco delle telecamere, cancella tutte quelle inserite dall'utente.

### 1/5 — Traffic cam paid version

*2012-11-10*

Installed on my iPad 2....starts for a split second and shuts down...not working...disappointing.

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2012-04-28*

What a piece of garbage.  Followed the convoluted instructions for adding camera to library. Program would still not add. No customer support.  Totally worthless app.  Do Not waste your time.

## Frequently asked questions about TrafficCamNZ

### What does TrafficCamNZ do?

TrafficCamNZ allows you to view internet-accessible pictures from traffic cameras located all over the world. You can select your favorite cameras to be displayed side-by-side for quick viewing and even discover cameras near your current location using GPS.

### How can I add my own cameras?

You can add your own cameras in two ways: by directly entering the camera's URL on your device or by creating an XML file with the camera details for importing into the application. Instructions for XML import are available on the support website.

### Is TrafficCamNZ free to use?

There is a free version of TrafficCamNZ available, which allows you to load up to 3 images. A full version is also available, offering the ability to load more images (up to 19 on iPhone and 32 on iPad) and providing additional functionality.

### What devices is TrafficCamNZ compatible with?

The application is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It works over cellular networks but is best experienced with WiFi for faster image loading. The full version supports a higher number of images on iPad compared to iPhone.

### How are the camera images updated?

The camera list is updated automatically. The application checks for updates every 7 days when it starts. However, the actual traffic camera images themselves are not cached and are displayed as received, so they may not always be perfectly up-to-date.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.0 — 2026-05-28

● Streaming Camera support mjpg, mjpeg, axis-cgi, video-cgi, m3u8 containing hls, live with m3u
● New cameras from around the world ontario_511 (921), alberta_511 (300), bc_drivebc (600), tfl_jamcams (177), utmc_northeast (100), colorado_cdot (400), caltrans, Australia, New Zealand, and the new Streaming cameras - iowa, maryland
● rtsp streaming support is not provided
● Screen refresh modified to NOT refresh streaming cameras
● Map display will now show Blue markers for Streaming cameras, and Orange markers for Static cameras
● Camera update/load process enhanced to delete cameras, when instructed to do so. Cameras that have been user added or user modified will not be deleted. This means that when the hosted master list update is made available for download and then processed it is possible that cameras will be deleted. These would be non functional cameras that clutter installations. Any locally modified cameras are considered to be "user modified" and will not be deleted.

### 1.15.0 — 2025-10-11

In this version

● Significant stability and performance enhancements
  - 3-5x faster Core Data operations
  - 50MB + 200MB intelligent image caching
  - Batch loading for smoother scrolling with thousands of cameras
  - Background processing that won't freeze the UI
  - CloudKit sync reliability improvements
● Image quality improvement
● Unified CloudKit architecture  - completed migration to a single modern core data stack allowing for more reliable canera syncronisation across devices.
● Improvements in application startup time that was preventing the User Interface from working.
● Modern Apple-style preferences with enhanced statistics
● 30-day image request tracking with success/failure analytics - Cross-device statistics sync - NEW FEATURE! - includes Full-width stacked charts for analytics visualization
● Advanced debug controls in preferences
● Camera error states are now clearer and easier to see - Red, Orange, and Amber images indicate connection, server, or access details. Long press an error image to see full details of the error.
● Added Statistics collection for 30 days with Micro-batch Tracking
● Improved New user onboard experience - particularly with cloud kit support
● If a camera url fails to work, long press on the image for failure details, Visual indicators give an initial indication,
  - Red tinted camera image - Connection or timeout errors
  - Orange/amber tinted camera image - Server errors (HTTP 500, 502, 503)
  - Purple tinted camera image - Access denied/forbidden (HTTP 403)
  What These Mean
  - Red: Network connection problems, timeouts, or general connectivity issues
  - Orange/Amber: The camera server is experiencing problems
  - Purple: The camera feed is restricted or requires special access
  - Normal image: Camera is working correctly

### 1.14.1 — 2025-01-09

1.14.1
In this version

● ** The following updates are only applicable for New Zealand **
● New Feature - the Map window will now display NZTA Road Signs. Changing display regions on the map will cause the latest available data to be downloaded from NZTA. Blue bubbles on the map have a message on the sign. You will see tiny icons on the map where a sign is present (they have a clear background) - nothing is currently being displayed. Changing the geographical area you are viewing on the map will trigger a refresh of the NZTA sign information, sign information will only display when this has been received from NZTA. Tapping on the signs/camera buttons on the map page will cause those items to be removed or shown. When Traffic Signs are to be shown - they first must be downloaded (automatically by the application) from NZTA before being displayed - this way you get to see the latest information.

### 1.14.0 — 2024-10-12

1.14.0
In this version

iOS updates:
● Fixes an issue with Stopping and Starting the refresh timer in preferences
● Camera database is now synced via iCloud (CloudKit) - this means device sync is now done with CloudKit - previous usage of Ensembles has been deprecated
● Camera maintenance code for deduplication and blank camera detection have been rewritten - changes show up through CloudKit across your multiple devices very quickly.
● The countdown timer has been separated from the refresh button - and it correctly starts / stops when the preference setting is changed
● Fixed an issue where a crash could occur if trying to view single image on its own
● Fixed an issue with some backgrounds not being consistent when in Dark Mode on iPhone
● Added new icons to support Dark and Tint modes
● built with support for iOS 18

watchOS updates:
● Completely rewritten
● Built with support for watchOS 10 and above
● Long press on the watch face to get to font settings - allows you to change the size of the camera titles
● Long press on the image to refresh
● Refreshing the cameras on iPhone will update the list of cameras that the watch uses
● Zoom in on an image by using the digital crown
● Move an image by touch

### 1.13.1 — 2024-08-30

In this version

● Stability and Performance improvements
● Fixed a layout issue on the main screen for some iPads (thanks for the discovery Mum)
● Where the refresh is set to Auto the countdown timer is now smoother and decrements by second

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All apps by David Wilson: https://appshunter.io/developer/299029586

## Related topics

[traffic cameras web](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/traffic-cameras-web)

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