Illinois Tollway vs First View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Illinois Tollway
Manage your I-PASS account or pay unpaid tolls directly from your smartphone. Easily handle missed tolls for rented or borrowed vehicles by adding your plate information within 14 days of travel to avoid fines. Enroll in or manage your I-PASS account with notifications and online management.
- Pay unpaid tolls
- Manage I-PASS accounts
- Enroll in I-PASS
- Use Pay By Plate service
- Add plate for missed tolls
- Manage rental/borrowed vehicle tolls
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Safely and securely pay unpaid tolls or enroll and manage your I-PASS account or Pay By Plate service directly from your smartphone. - Already miss a toll? No transponder? No problem. Simply add your plate, payment information for up to 14 days after your initial travel to avoid fines and fees. TIP - If you’ve already traveled, be sure to backdate your plate information to reflect your beginning date of travel. -Are you an I-PASS customer, or looking to enroll? You can now enroll in or manage your account right from the Tollway’s app. You’ll receive account notification, and will be able to manage your entire account online. Get started today! - Renting or Borrowing a Vehicle? If you’re in a rented, borrowed or temporary vehicle without an I-PASS or E-ZPass transponder, Pay By Plate is right for you. Simply enter the plate, payment and dates and times of travel within 14 days of your initial travel and you’re all set. - Already a Pay By Plate customer? Login right from the app to manage your service. Simply download the app and log in today!
First View
This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.
- Real-time vehicle location tracking
- Monitor multiple students and transportation types
- Access trip details and updates
- Receive instant notifications and service alerts
- Set up custom alerts for family members
- Dedicated customer support
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For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute for your student. That's why we've developed FirstView, our easy-to-use vehicle tracking app. FirstView allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student's trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in. With FirstView: - See real-time vehicle location and track its progress - Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and special/alternative transportation journeys - Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip - Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district - Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts - Dedicated customer support at your fingertips
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: First View at 4.8 against Illinois Tollway's 4.4. First View also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 13%). Illinois Tollway's advantage is ratings volume (160K vs 21K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illinois Tollway has 160K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Illinois Tollway's written reviews are positive against 40% of First View's.
Illinois Tollway ships an update every 6 weeks, First View monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Illinois Tollway | First View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (160K ratings) | 4.8 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 160K — better | 21K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #144 — better | #206 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | Firstgroup America Inc |
Customer experience
Illinois Tollway
First View
User reviews
Illinois Tollway
From 160K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless
- 🚀 Easy download
- 👍 Nice overview of account
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate charges
- 🐛 Confusing
First View
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nice clean app
- 👍 Smooth bus tracking
- 🙏 Helpful for parents of nonverbal autistic kids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent route and notification issues
- 🤔 Confusing with multiple app versions
- 🤦♀️ Worse than previous app in many ways
- 🤔 Unclear how to set up and use properly
- 🔒 Password reset issues
Bugs and requests
Illinois Tollway
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incorrect credit card information
- Delayed toll charge updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to filter activity by transponder
- Improved notification system for tolls
- Better integration between Pay by Plate and I-Pass
- Streamlined payment process
- Enhanced user interface and navigation
First View
Reported bugs
3 issues- Routes disappearing from app
- Login and password reset problems
- Glitchy user interface
Requested features
3 requests- Estimated time of arrival for bus
- Simpler setup and configuration
- Consistent performance across all users
In-app purchases
Illinois Tollway
No in-app purchases
First View
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Illinois Tollway free?
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