Comparison

Express Lanes vs Express Saver

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

Head to head
About

Express Lanes

Plan your trips on toll roads from your phone. Get real-time toll prices, view traffic cameras, and manage toll invoices. Save time on your commute or travel with a faster, more reliable route.

Highlights
  • Real-time toll prices
  • Live traffic cameras
  • Pay toll invoices
  • Toll price alerts
  • Locate entries and exits
  • E-ZPass tips
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Use the 495, 95, and 395 Express Lanes app to plan your travel on the Lanes from the convenience of your phone. The 495, 95, and 395 Express Lanes are toll lanes that give you the option for a faster, more reliable trip on I-495, I-95, and I-395 in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re commuting, heading out of town, traveling to your child’s soccer game or running errands – the 495, 95, and 395 Express Lanes save you time. Enjoy your day. Your way. Use the app to: · Check real-time toll prices · View live traffic cameras before you hit the road · Pay toll invoices or missed tolls on the go · Sign up for customized toll price alerts · Locate entries and exits along the Express Lanes network · Learn the rules of the road to safely use the Express Lanes · Get tips for using E-ZPass® Safety first. Please don’t use this app while driving. Toll price and trip duration is subject to change at any time based on traffic conditions. Remember to check out current toll prices displayed on signs just before you enter the Express Lanes. And don’t forget! You need an E-ZPass® or E-ZPass® Flex to use the Lanes.

About

Express Saver

Estimate express lane toll rates for major highways before you travel. Plan your commute to save time and money by knowing exact entry and exit prices. Receive automatic toll updates as traffic conditions change.

Highlights
  • Estimate tolls for I-495, I-95, I-395, I-66
  • Check tolls anytime, anywhere
  • Estimate tolls between exact entry and exit points
  • Automatic toll rate updates
  • Plan commutes to save time and money
Features
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Estimate your I-495 / I-95 / I-395, and I-66 express lane rates ahead of time so you can make the right travel decision—never be caught unaware with sky-high tolls again! FEATURES: CHECK TOLLS AT ANY TIME FROM ANYWHERE - Plan ahead and save time and money on your commute. EASILY ESTIMATE TOLLS BETWEEN YOUR EXACT ENTRY AND EXIT - No more guessing your price if your exit is not listed on roadway toll signs. - Easily check alternate entry and exit points to save money on your tolls. AUTOMATIC TOLL UPDATES - Express Saver will do the hard work of automatically and continuously refreshing your trip pricing so you can keep your eyes on the road. FAQ: How does Express Saver work? It's super simple to get started saving time and money with Express Saver. All you need to do is: 1. Enter your express lane direction, entry, and exit points (for example, Northbound Interstate-66 to Jones Branch Drive) 2. Express Saver will give you an estimate of the current toll rate and travel time between your selected expressway entry and exit points. Express Saver will also continuously update your rate estimate as traffic conditions change. Why are toll estimates from Express Saver occasionally different from what I am seeing on roadway toll signs? There is very occasionally a slight delay until Express Saver updates to the latest tolling rates. We obtain the latest rates from the official highway toll reporting systems so we will experience delays if their systems experience delays as well. Please contact us if you are experiencing significant delays or inaccurate tolls and we'll get it fixed! Which express lanes are supported? * I-495 / I-95 / I-395 * I-66 (Inside the Beltway and Outside the Beltway)

Screenshots

Express Lanes4 screens
Express Saver1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Express Saver at 2.9 against Express Lanes's 1.5. Express Saver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Express Lanes's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 7). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Express Saver holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Lanes has 57 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Express Lanes's written reviews are positive against 60% of Express Saver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express Lanes ships an update every 2 months, Express Saver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Express Lanes versus Express Saver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress LanesExpress Saver
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (57 ratings)2.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransurban USA IncMirai Labs LLC

Customer experience

Express Lanes

All ratings56 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative57.1%

Express Saver

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Express Lanes

Reported bugs

44 issues
  • App shows incorrect closing times
  • App crashes on launch
  • App dies on launch with error message
  • Travel map is not usable
  • App does not inform about entrances
Show 39 more
  • App is worse than useless
  • Cannot save routes
  • Saved routes do not work
  • App cannot be used due to input failure
  • App avoids express lanes
  • Cannot find lane direction information
  • App is virtually useless
  • Integration with maps is broken
  • App has unhelpful facelift update
  • App crashes
  • App won't load
  • App cannot open
  • Unknown error occurred
  • App cannot be used to plan a trip
  • Start and end points only search physical addresses
  • Map selection enters points into wrong box
  • Error message when saving trips or doing account actions
  • App takes user to empty Google Map
  • Login error before entering info
  • App has login error
  • App has an error and says login failed
  • Cannot search prices between toll gantries
  • App makes you use Google Maps integrated search
  • App requires login for saved trips
  • App wants license plate data
  • Selecting a location is almost impossible
  • App is never sure which way lanes are traveling
  • App gives no I-95 options
  • Selection process must be fixed
  • Scrolling through locations instantly selects item
  • Takes numerous restarts and retries to get selection
  • Cannot sync EZ Pass
  • App only allows info for one direction when lanes are open in another
  • Choose route tab has bugs
  • Cannot choose south/north
  • Route names aren't accurate
  • Cameras no longer work
  • Cameras do not work
  • Scrolling is infuriating

Requested features

34 requests
  • Correct operating times on app
  • User-friendly app design
  • Display road names clearly
  • Allow users to use Apple Maps separately
  • Save frequently used routes
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  • Simplify commuting experience
  • Allow changing entry/exit points
  • Show direction of entries/exits
  • Plan trips from points not on expressway
  • Find lane direction at various times
  • Save routes feature
  • Allow manual address entry without search failure
  • Route onto express lanes
  • Show lane direction upfront
  • Use device location as default
  • Immediately indicate current travel direction
  • Show lane travel options for future trips
  • Save routes when searching by entry/exit point
  • Strip down app to only generate real-time pricing
  • Allow users to plan trips for later
  • Fix start/end point selection
  • Allow selection of actual entry/exit points
  • Fix login errors
  • Allow saving trips
  • Show overview of express lanes
  • Pinpoint user location on map
  • Fix list of exit choices
  • Sync existing EZ Pass accounts
  • Add more camera views
  • Touch gate on map for route building
  • GPS for nearest entrance
  • Navigation for home/work/other
  • Integrate navigation with entrances/exits for cost plotting
  • Pay missed toll from phone

Express Saver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Express Lanes

No in-app purchases

None

Express Saver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Express Lanes free?
Express Lanes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Express Saver free?
Express Saver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Express Lanes or Express Saver?
Express Saver is rated higher. Express Lanes averages 1.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Express Saver averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Express Lanes or Express Saver have ads?
Express Lanes shows ads; Express Saver does not.
Which is updated more often, Express Lanes or Express Saver?
Express Lanes ships an update every 2 months, and Express Saver monthly. Most recently, Express Lanes was updated on September 20, 2026 and Express Saver on June 1, 2026.

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