# Caltrans QuickMap vs FloodRoute

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FloodRoute at 100% against Caltrans QuickMap's 30%. FloodRoute also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Caltrans QuickMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (252 vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FloodRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Caltrans QuickMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

FloodRoute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrans QuickMap has 252 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of FloodRoute's.

Caltrans QuickMap ships an update every 3 months, FloodRoute every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caltrans QuickMap | FloodRoute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrans-quickmap/id1193696577/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floodroute/id6757653475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [California Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193696576) | [Axiomic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868106492) |

## What reviewers say

### Caltrans QuickMap

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

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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


### FloodRoute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floodroute/id6757653475)

This app provides real-time estimations of flood-prone streets in coastal communities using various data sources. It helps users plan safer routes by showing which roads may flood during high tides and offering "what if" scenarios.

**Highlights:** Real-time flood risk indicator, High tide countdown timer, Flood alerts and notifications, Interactive map of at-risk roads, "What if" flood scenario planning, User-submitted condition reports, 7-day tide forecast

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caltrans QuickMap free?

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

### Is FloodRoute free?

FloodRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Caltrans QuickMap or FloodRoute?

FloodRoute is rated higher. Caltrans QuickMap averages 2.9 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while FloodRoute averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Caltrans QuickMap or FloodRoute have ads?

Neither Caltrans QuickMap nor FloodRoute shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caltrans QuickMap or FloodRoute?

Caltrans QuickMap ships an update every 3 months, and FloodRoute every 2 days. Most recently, Caltrans QuickMap was updated on October 12, 2026 and FloodRoute on September 26, 2026.

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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.*