Comparison

Mass511 vs HullNext

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mass511

Get real-time traffic updates, incident alerts, and camera views for Massachusetts highways. This app offers hands-free audio notifications and personalized route management to keep you informed while driving.

Highlights
  • Hands-free audio notifications
  • Zoom-enabled map with camera views
  • Real-time incident and weather updates
  • Personalized account management
  • Traffic speed monitoring
  • Access to traveler resources
Features
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The Mass511 app is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's official traffic and traveler information app. The Mass511 app, new and improved in 2022, provides up-to-date traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes and state highways across Massachusetts. FEATURES: • Hands-free, eyes-free audio notifications of traffic events while you drive • A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic event icons and surrounding camera views • Near real-time updates on traffic incidents, construction, weather and road closures • Manage My Mass511 personalized accounts including saved routes, areas, and camera views and email and text alerts • View current traffic speeds • View traffic cameras throughout the state. Sign up for a My Mass511 account to save cameras for easy access. • Access to additional traveler information resources NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life. The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of their vehicle. While traveling, mobile communication devices should be used only when the motor vehicle is at a complete stop, off the traveled portion of the roadway. Do not text and drive (it's against the law) or use this app while driving. App developed by Castle Rock Associates https://www.castlerockits.com. For help with Mass511, please visit https://mass511.com/help/index.html.

About

HullNext

This app provides real-time information for navigating the Hull and South Shore area. Access live beach conditions, track public transportation, and discover local events and attractions.

Highlights
  • Live beach conditions and forecasts
  • Real-time ferry, train, and bus tracking
  • Local event listings
  • Restaurant and shop information
  • Beach access points and landmarks
Features
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The smart way to experience Hull and the South Shore. HullNext puts Nantasket Beach, the Hull and Hingham ferries, the Greenbush line and the 714 and 220 buses in your pocket. Built for locals, curated for visitors, from hullnext.com. LIVE BEACH CONDITIONS • The Nantasket Beach camera, refreshed through the day • Hourly forecast with temperature and wind • High and low tides, sea temperature, sunrise and sunset Beach camera courtesy of Northeast Surfing. SMART TRANSPORTATION • Watch the ferries, the Greenbush train and the 714 and 220 buses move on the map • Every ferry and train departure with its status: On time, Delayed, Boarding or Cancelled, and the track • MBTA alerts for your trip, including ones that start later • When the Greenbush stops short of South Station, see the Red Line connection at Braintree • Ferries to Boston and Logan Airport, with the walk to your stop • Sign in (free) for live vehicle positions and departure status THINGS TO DO • Restaurants and shops with opening hours, links and photos • Beach access points, historic landmarks, fun for kids, lodging and neighborhoods • Walking or driving time from where you are EVENTS ACROSS HULL • One tap to the hullnext.com events calendar Tap the HullNext logo any time to open hullnext.com.

Screenshots

Mass5114 screens
HullNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HullNext at 100% against Mass511's 20%. HullNext also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Mass511's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HullNext holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mass511 has 60 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mass511's written reviews are positive against 100% of HullNext's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mass511 ships an update every 4 months, HullNext every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mass511 versus HullNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMass511HullNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (60 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCastle Rock Associates, Inc.Martin Davy

Customer experience

Mass511

All ratings53 ratings
Positive58.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative35.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

HullNext

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mass511

No in-app purchases

None

HullNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mass511 free?
Mass511 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HullNext free?
HullNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mass511 or HullNext?
HullNext is rated higher. Mass511 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while HullNext averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Mass511 or HullNext have ads?
Neither Mass511 nor HullNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mass511 or HullNext?
Mass511 ships an update every 4 months, and HullNext every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mass511 was updated on November 3, 2026 and HullNext on November 4, 2026.

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