What Road? vs Current Road
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
What Road?
Instantly identify the road you are currently on with a single tap. The app updates your location as you move, allowing you to see your position on a map or simply view the road name. It also keeps a history of previously identified locations.
- One-tap road identification
- Real-time location updates
- Map view of current position
- Road name display
- History of identified locations
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With WhatRoad you can easily find which road you are located on with one tap of a button! If you move locations just press the 'Tell me the Road' button and your location will be updated. You can view your location by displaying the road name or displaying where you are on the map. See the locations where you have clicked 'Tell me the Road' previously by tapping the icon at the top of the page. More updates coming soon... Any queries please contact: sam+contact@samuelblackburn.com
Current Road
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Current Road – Know Where You Are, Instantly Discover your exact location with Current Road, the ultimate navigation companion! Whether you’re driving, walking, or cycling, this app shows you the street or road name you’re on and your direction of travel with a built-in compass. Never feel lost again—explore your surroundings with confidence. *Compatible with Apple CarPlay* Seamlessly integrates with your car’s dashboard for hands-free, real-time navigation assistance. Key Features * Always Know Your Location* Automatically display the street or road you’re traveling on, and your current direction. * Detailed and Focused Maps* Enjoy beautifully designed maps that highlight road and street names. * Interactive Map Tap* Tap anywhere on the map to get detailed information about your surroundings. *Light & Dark Modes* Adjust your display for optimal visibility, day or night. Whether you’re exploring a new city, commuting, or navigating unfamiliar roads, Current Road is your trusted guide. Learn street names effortlessly and always stay oriented with our compass feature. Download Current Road now and never wonder, “What road am I on?” again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: What Road? at Free against Current Road's $1.99. What Road? also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Current Road's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). 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
What Road? is free to download; Current Road costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
What Road? ships an update every 4 months, Current Road every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | What Road? | Current Road |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #128 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Blackburn | Blue Light Maps |
In-app purchases
What Road?
No in-app purchases
Current Road
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is What Road? free?
Is Current Road free?
Do What Road? or Current Road have ads?
Which is updated more often, What Road? or Current Road?
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