Comparison

Ontario Roads vs Loadstone

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

Head to head
About

Ontario Roads

Access live traffic reports and over 550 traffic cameras across Ontario, including Toronto and Ottawa. View incidents, road conditions, and camera feeds on a map or list, with options to save favorites and use a convenient widget.

Highlights
  • Live traffic reports
  • Over 550 traffic cameras
  • Map and list views
  • Save favorite cameras
  • Today screen widget
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Live traffic reports and cameras for Ontario including Toronto and Ottowa. Save your favorite cameras for quick access. One time purchase, no subscription required. The app was updated during December 2025. KEY FEATURES: Live data from The Ontario Ministry of Transportation: - 362 traffic cameras covering Ontario. - 191 traffic cameras covering Toronto. - Today screen widget to show at a glance the nearest current traffic incidents. - Dark Mode throughout the app. - Optimised for all iPhone and iPad models. MAP VIEW - Shows current incidents, roadworks, winter road conditions and traffic cams - Each incident is color coded as well as being represented by an icon showing the incident type. - Clicking on an incident displays more detail right there on the map. - The map view can also show live traffic camera images. LIST VIEW - Shows current incidents in order of distance from your current location (closest incidents are shown first). - Each incident is color-coded to indicate the severity of the delay. - You can quickly see the distance the incident is from you, the road name and the type of incident. - The detail view shows the description together with a map showing the location. - Full search functionality, works across both the list and map views. TRAFFIC CAM FAVORITES - Save your favorite cameras for quick access to see how clear/congested your usual routes are. TODAY WIDGET - Shows at a glance the nearest current traffic incidents without launching the app. PERSONALISE - Toggle traffic information on the map. - Toggle auto refresh of camera images (will refresh every 10 seconds). - Toggle always show map on app launch. - Toggle winter road conditions. - You can configure which incidents are displayed according to the severity of the delay caused. - Kilometres or Miles setting. CONTACT - Email me for feature requests/bug reports etc. I would love to hear from you! Data courtesy of The Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

About

Loadstone

Features
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Our app helps you easily find and explore specific locations for special events organized by local organizations. With optimal convenience, you can effortlessly access important venues and participate in various social, music, sports, cultural, and other exciting events right in your area.

Screenshots

Ontario Roads4 screens
Loadstone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Loadstone at Free against Ontario Roads's $1.99. Loadstone also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Loadstone is free to download; Ontario Roads costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ontario Roads ships an update every 13 months, Loadstone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Ontario Roads versus Loadstone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOntario RoadsLoadstone
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCoderun Technologies LtdLoadstone

In-app purchases

None

Ontario Roads

No in-app purchases

None

Loadstone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ontario Roads free?
Ontario Roads costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loadstone free?
Loadstone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ontario Roads or Loadstone have ads?
Neither Ontario Roads nor Loadstone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ontario Roads or Loadstone?
Ontario Roads ships an update every 13 months, and Loadstone fortnightly. Most recently, Ontario Roads was updated on November 6, 2026 and Loadstone on November 3, 2026.

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