# Caltrans QuickMap vs ExtraMile®

The clearest difference is rating: ExtraMile® at 4.9 against Caltrans QuickMap's 3.2. ExtraMile® also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 206) and chart position (#53 vs #201). Caltrans QuickMap's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ExtraMile® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExtraMile® has 3.2K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Caltrans QuickMap's written reviews are positive against 38% of ExtraMile®'s.

Caltrans QuickMap ships an update every 2 months, ExtraMile® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caltrans QuickMap | ExtraMile® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrans-quickmap/id1193696577/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extramile/id6692634397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #201 | **#53** |
| Size | 28 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [California Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193696576) | [Chevron U.S.A. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371186060) |

## What reviewers say

### Caltrans QuickMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrans-quickmap/id1193696577)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Access real-time California traffic conditions, including speeds, camera snapshots, and lane closures. Receive alerts for road closures near your location. Customize your map view to display various highway information and points of interest.

**Highlights:** Real-time freeway speeds, Traffic camera snapshots, Lane closure alerts, CHP incident reports, Highway information display, Geotargeted notifications, Customizable map preferences

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Comprehensive real-time road condition information
- 📹 Live traffic camera views for visual verification
- ⛓️ Accurate chain control location tracking
- 🚔 CHP incident and activity updates
- ❄️ Essential for winter mountain driving safety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on launch
- 📹 Camera feeds non-functional or display only still images
- ⏰ Information updates lag significantly behind actual conditions
- 🔍 Search functionality completely non-functional
- 📍 Inaccurate or missing road closure information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App closes itself even when not driving
- Camera feeds display error (play button with slash)
- Search feature completely non-functional
- Location and refresh buttons stack on iPhone XR

**Requested features**

- CarPlay compatibility
- Live video streaming for cameras instead of still images
- Terrain and satellite map view options
- Ability to zoom and pinch camera images
- Larger, more visible map icons


### ExtraMile®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extramile/id6692634397)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to earn rewards and save on fuel by linking to the Chevron Texaco Rewards program. It offers exclusive deals, tracks loyalty card punches for free items, and enables mobile payment for fuel and in-store purchases.

**Highlights:** Earn points on fuel and in-store purchases, Track loyalty card punches for free items, Exclusive member offers and freebies, Mobile payment for fuel and in-store, Store locator for participating locations, View rewards and account information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤞🏾 Helping the community
- 💪🏾 Chevron for the win
- 👍 Easy to use and useful
- 🎉 Convenient and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Loyalty discount issues
- 🤯 Confusing new app
- 🤬 Doesn't work
- 🤷‍♀️ Worse than old app
- 🤦‍♂️ No more barcode in app

**Reported bugs**

- Loyalty discount not always working
- Club card punches feature not working
- Number verification failing
- Address verification failing

**Requested features**

- Bring back old app features
- Fix number verification issue
- Restore drink rewards and extras


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caltrans QuickMap free?

Caltrans QuickMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ExtraMile® free?

ExtraMile® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Caltrans QuickMap or ExtraMile®?

ExtraMile® is rated higher. Caltrans QuickMap averages 3.2 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while ExtraMile® averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Caltrans QuickMap or ExtraMile® have ads?

Neither Caltrans QuickMap nor ExtraMile® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caltrans QuickMap or ExtraMile®?

Caltrans QuickMap ships an update every 2 months, and ExtraMile® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Caltrans QuickMap was updated on September 25, 2026 and ExtraMile® on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Caltrans QuickMap or ExtraMile®?

Caltrans QuickMap currently peaks at #201 in the App Store charts, and ExtraMile® at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*