# Illinois Tollway vs First View

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illinois Tollway | First View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (160K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois-tollway/id1583950147/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #194 |
| Size | 87 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illinois State Toll Highway Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583950149) | [Firstgroup America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/868213520) |

## What reviewers say

### Illinois Tollway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois-tollway/id1583950147)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless
- 🚀 Easy download
- 👍 Nice overview of account

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate charges
- 🐛 Confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incorrect credit card information
- Delayed toll charge updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice clean app
- 👍 Smooth bus tracking
- 🙏 Helpful for parents of nonverbal autistic kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Routes disappearing from app
- Login and password reset problems
- Glitchy user interface

**Requested features**

- Estimated time of arrival for bus
- Simpler setup and configuration
- Consistent performance across all users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illinois Tollway free?

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

### Is First View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Illinois Tollway or First View?

First View is rated higher. Illinois Tollway averages 4.4 out of 5 from 160K ratings, while First View averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do Illinois Tollway or First View have ads?

Neither Illinois Tollway nor First View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Illinois Tollway or First View?

Illinois Tollway ships an update every 6 weeks, and First View monthly. Most recently, Illinois Tollway was updated on October 22, 2026 and First View on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Illinois Tollway or First View?

Illinois Tollway currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and First View at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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