Comparison

Beat the Jam vs CanGoNow

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

Head to head
About

Beat the Jam

Monitor and analyze traffic conditions for the Causeway and 2nd Link. Get real-time jam estimates, view live camera feeds, and access 24-hour traffic forecasts up to six days in advance to plan your border crossings.

Highlights
  • Real-time jam estimates
  • 24-hour traffic forecasts
  • Live camera images
  • Historical traffic data
  • Trip planning tool
Features
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Beat the Jam is an all-in-one traffic monitoring and analysis tool for the Causeway and 2nd Link. It provides real-time jam estimates, traffic cameras and traffic forecasts using historical data. Use it to plan your trip across the border! Main Features: 1. Real-time estimates of time to clear the causeway or 2nd link from Google Maps 2. 24 Hour forecast of traffic trends using historical data, up to 6 days ahead 3. Live camera images at the causeway and 2nd link 4. Useful and convenient services through our partners

About

CanGoNow

Features
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Know Before You Go - Singapore's Crowd and Accessibility Checker Planning to visit a mall, attraction, or park in Singapore? Check if it's crowded first! CanGoNow shows real-time crowd levels at over 211 venues across Singapore so you can make smarter decisions about where and when to go. WHY SINGAPOREANS LOVE CANGONOW Hundreds of Venues Covered Shopping malls (Orchard Road, VivoCity, Jewel), tourist attractions (Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa), nature parks (East Coast, MacRitchie), hawker centers, places of worship, and more. Crowd Estimates + Live Reports See typical crowd levels by time of day, plus live reports from fellow visitors on the ground. Time your visit to avoid the rush. Complete Accessibility Information Every venue includes: - Wheelchair accessible entrances - Accessible toilets - Disabled parking availability - Lift access - Ramps and step-free routes Smart Filtering Filter by region (Central, East, West, North), category (malls, attractions, parks), or accessibility features. Find exactly what you need in seconds. Submit Crowd Reports Help the community by reporting current crowd levels. Your updates help others make better decisions. PERFECT FOR: Shoppers - Check if your favorite mall is packed before making the trip Accessibility Needs - Plan visits with confidence knowing accessibility features in advance Families - Find kid-friendly venues that aren't overcrowded Busy Professionals - Quick lunch spot checks during work hours Nature Lovers - Check park crowd levels before your morning jog FEATURED VENUES Shopping: Orchard Road malls, VivoCity, Marina Bay Sands, Jewel Changi, IMM, Tampines Mall, and 100+ more Attractions: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Zoo, Sentosa, Universal Studios, ArtScience Museum, National Museum Nature: East Coast Park, MacRitchie Reservoir, Botanic Gardens, Pasir Ris Park, Punggol Waterway Places of Worship: Sultan Mosque, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Thian Hock Keng Temple, and more Hawker Centers: Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell, Old Airport Road, and major food centers island-wide GO PRO FOR MORE Upgrade to CanGoNow Pro (S$2.99/month or S$24.99/year) and unlock: - Ad-free experience - Unlimited crowd report submissions - Save favorite venues - Priority support YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS CanGoNow only uses your location to show nearby venues and validate crowd reports. No personal data is sold or shared. Full privacy policy at cangonow.sg/privacy BUILT FOR SINGAPORE, BY SINGAPOREANS CanGoNow is designed specifically for the Singapore market with local venue data, SGD pricing, and features that matter to our community. Download CanGoNow today and never waste time at crowded venues again. Make smarter plans, every time. Support: https://cangonow.sg/support Privacy Policy: https://cangonow.sg/privacy FAQs: https://cangonow.sg/faq EULA: https://cangonow.sg/terms

Screenshots

Beat the Jam4 screens
CanGoNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beat the Jam at none against CanGoNow's 2. CanGoNow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. CanGoNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beat the Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat the Jam ships an update every 2 months, CanGoNow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beat the Jam versus CanGoNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat the JamCanGoNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaymaker Apps Pte LtdTHEGOODCITIZEN PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Beat the Jam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CanGoNow

Subscriptions2
  • CanGoNow Pro$1.991 Month
  • CanGoNow Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Beat the Jam free?
Beat the Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CanGoNow free?
CanGoNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beat the Jam or CanGoNow have ads?
Both Beat the Jam and CanGoNow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat the Jam or CanGoNow?
Beat the Jam ships an update every 2 months, and CanGoNow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beat the Jam was updated on June 10, 2026 and CanGoNow on September 5, 2026.

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