Comparison

@PlaceMemo vs Live Traffic

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

Head to head
About

@PlaceMemo

Features
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@PlaceMemoX is a free version of Memo@Place. @PlaceMemoX has the following capabilities same as Memo@Place except for displaying an advertisement. 1)Visit detection You can save the locations where you visit.(Visit detection) 2)Region monitoring The alarm with memo will notice when you arrive at the location or departure from the location. The alarm at arrival/depature is specified with time restriction(inclusion, exclusion or both). 3)significant location changes and save tracks Please swipe to left the event row to delete it. You can back up the data by copying the data file at the file sharing folder of iTunes. Please turn on WiFi for the improvement of location accuracy. Battery consumption is comparable with normal use because GPS does not work at background.

About

Live Traffic

This navigation app provides real-time traffic camera images updated every minute to help drivers make informed travel decisions. It aims to improve road safety and efficiency by offering strategic camera views for quick access.

Highlights
  • Live traffic camera images
  • 60-second updates
  • Save camera views
  • Road safety focus
  • Efficient travel planning
Features
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Live Traffic aims to help motorists make the best possible travel decisions that will, in turn, contribute to the safe and efficient management of our roads. Strategically located traffic camera images updated every 60 seconds, which you can save for quick access. We're committed to ensuring that Live Traffic meets the needs of road users, and your feedback is essential. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

@PlaceMemo2 screens
Live Traffic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: @PlaceMemo at none against Live Traffic's 1. @PlaceMemo also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Live Traffic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price 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. Live Traffic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. @PlaceMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

@PlaceMemo ships an update every 4 months, Live Traffic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
@PlaceMemo versus Live Traffic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter@PlaceMemoLive Traffic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsYau Fei Yong

In-app purchases

None

@PlaceMemo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Live Traffic

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is @PlaceMemo free?
@PlaceMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Traffic free?
Live Traffic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do @PlaceMemo or Live Traffic have ads?
@PlaceMemo shows ads; Live Traffic does not.
Which is updated more often, @PlaceMemo or Live Traffic?
@PlaceMemo ships an update every 4 months, and Live Traffic every 9 days. Most recently, @PlaceMemo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Live Traffic on November 3, 2026.

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