# SoCal511 vs Oh Wow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oh Wow at 100% against SoCal511's 0%. Oh Wow also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). SoCal511's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oh Wow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. SoCal511 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Oh Wow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oh Wow has 88 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SoCal511's written reviews are positive against 100% of Oh Wow's.

SoCal511 ships an update every 5 weeks, Oh Wow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoCal511 | Oh Wow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal511/id1515636499/reviews) | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-wow/id6469464202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 106 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies](https://appshunter.io/developer/843382837) | [Wow Enterprise Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684880856) |

## What reviewers say

### SoCal511

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal511/id1515636499)

Access real-time transit and traffic information for Southern California. Get arrival times, traffic alerts, and plan multi-modal trips with turn-by-turn navigation.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus and train arrival times, Traffic alerts and congestion updates, Emergency and event notifications, Park and Ride location information, Multi-modal trip planner, Turn-by-turn navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Oh Wow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-wow/id6469464202)

Discover the stories behind world landmarks with immersive audio guides and local tips. Explore like a local with curated checklists and global coverage. Experience travel with clarity and awe, all for free.

**Highlights:** Cinematic audio stories, Smart local pro tips, Must-do checklists, Global coverage, Seamless exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Oh Wow Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Oh Wow Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| Oh WOW! Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oh Wow Plus 1 Week Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oh WOW! 1 Week Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oh Wow Plus 1 Month Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Oh WOW! 1 Month Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Great for discovering new places
- 🗺️ Excellent for travel and local exploration
- 🗣️ Informative and engaging stories
- 🚶‍♀️ Perfect for solo travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some stories are too long
- 🖼️ Lack of more pictures/inserts

**Requested features**

- Inserts or larger pictures of artists, founders, donors
- Exact addresses for locations
- Locations in other countries
- Break down longer stories into smaller parts
- More photos or street view of each location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoCal511 free?

SoCal511 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Oh Wow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoCal511 or Oh Wow?

Oh Wow is rated higher. SoCal511 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Oh Wow averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.

### Do SoCal511 or Oh Wow have ads?

Neither SoCal511 nor Oh Wow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoCal511 or Oh Wow?

SoCal511 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Oh Wow every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoCal511 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Oh Wow on October 22, 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.*