Ohio State Roads vs PDX Transit (Next Generation)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ohio State Roads
Access live traffic reports and over 499 traffic cameras across Ohio, including major cities. View incidents on a map, save favorite cameras, and get real-time updates via a Today screen widget. Personalize your view to see the most relevant information.
- Live traffic reports
- 499+ traffic cameras
- Map and list views
- Save favorite cameras
- Today screen widget
- Incident severity coding
- Personalized settings
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Live traffic reports and cameras for Ohio including Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Save your favorite cameras for quick access. App updated February 2025 KEY FEATURES: Live data from The Ohio Department of Transportation: - 499 traffic cameras covering Ohio State. - Today screen widget to show at a glance the nearest current traffic incidents - Optimised for all iPhone and iPad models. MAP VIEW - Shows current incidents 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 roadworks on/off. - You can configure which incidents are displayed according to the severity of the delay caused. - Miles or KM setting. CONTACT - Email me for feature requests/bug reports etc. I would love to hear from you! Data courtesy of The Ohio Department of Transportation.
PDX Transit (Next Generation)
Navigate Portland's TriMet public transit system with real-time arrivals, trip planning, and service alerts. This redesigned app offers a modern interface for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with features like saved stops and lock screen countdowns.
- Real-time arrival times
- Trip planner with step-by-step directions
- Service alerts and route updates
- Nearby stops finder
- Saved stops with iCloud sync
- Lock screen arrival countdowns
- Apple Watch app integration
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Your complete Portland, Oregon Public Transit companion — redesigned from the ground up. Meet the all-new PDX Transit, the fastest and most intuitive way to navigate Portland’s TriMet system. Find nearby stops, check real-time arrival times, plan your trips, and stay informed with service alerts — all in a clean, modern design built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Features: • Nearby Stops & Arrivals: Quickly see what’s around you and when your bus or train is arriving. • Trip Planner: Get step-by-step directions using TriMet’s open data. • Service Alerts: Stay up to date on route changes and disruptions — automatically translated with on-device intelligence. • Bookmarks with iCloud Sync: Save your favorite stops and access them seamlessly across all your devices. • Notification Reminders: Set 3 or 5 min notification reminders for specific arrivals. • Live Activities: Set countdowns on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island for your bus' estimated arrival time. • Apple Watch App: View nearby stops, arrival times, and service alerts right from your wrist. Platform Integration: PDX Transit takes full advantage of iOS and watchOS with support for Siri shortcuts, widgets, and iCloud sync — giving you quick, private, and personalized access to Portland transit wherever you are. Note: iCloud bookmarks in the new PDX Transit use an updated system and are not compatible with the legacy PDX Transit Classic app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PDX Transit (Next Generation) at Free against Ohio State Roads's $1.99. PDX Transit (Next Generation) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 49 months). Ohio State Roads's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
PDX Transit (Next Generation) is free to download; Ohio State Roads costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDX Transit (Next Generation) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ohio State Roads has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ohio State Roads ships an update every 49 months, PDX Transit (Next Generation) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ohio State Roads | PDX Transit (Next Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coderun Technologies Ltd | Mario Guzman |
Customer experience
Ohio State Roads
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In-app purchases
Ohio State Roads
No in-app purchases
PDX Transit (Next Generation)
No in-app purchases
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