Comparison

TrafficCamNZ vs GPS & Map Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

TrafficCamNZ

View live traffic camera images from around the world. Organize your favorite cameras, swipe through them quickly, and even discover cameras near your current location. Customize your viewing experience with custom lists and XML imports.

Highlights
  • View global traffic camera images
  • Organize and swipe through featured cameras
  • Discover cameras near your GPS location
  • Predictive mode for upcoming cameras
  • Add custom cameras via URL or XML import
  • Automatic camera list updates
Features
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TrafficCamNZ displays internet accessible pictures of Traffic Cameras all over the world. Use it for any image with a fixed URL (web address). Images you choose as "Featured" are downloaded and setup side by side so that you can swipe across the screen to view multiple images quickly. TrafficCamNZ works over the cellular network though it works best with WiFi because, usually, it's faster! TrafficCamNZ can also use the GPS features in your device to show cameras around you. Try the predictive mode that predicts where you are travelling to display the next cameras (with known GPS coordinates) on your journey. TrafficCamNZ now contains details of more than 7000 cameras from around the world. You choose which cameras are the "featured" ones. Featured cameras are easily identified in the Library; they have a Green dot next to them. Managing your own personal list of cameras is easy too. This can be done in two ways: 1. Enter a new camera directly on the iPhone and key in the entire URL (http://mywebsite/image.jpg) or 2. Create your own XML file for importing into the application. Instructions on how to do this are available at the support web site or by contacting the developer. Usage Notes: * Pictures are displayed in the order they are received unless you set the image sequence number, you can then order the images how you want them * Check your network usage when downloading over the cellular network * Images are not cached, if you receive an image that isn't right (i.e. daylight when you know it is night time, that camera may not be functioning) * Sometimes the traffic camera pictures are not up-to-date. You may see night pictures when it is supposed to be daylight or perhaps pictures don't change. TrafficCamNZ has no control over that * You receive updates to the camera list automatically; a check is performed every 7 days when the application starts * Tap the image on the main window to display it full screen Features: * Easily flick through the loaded images with your finger - this was the original idea behind the application * Load your own web images * Free version available, loads up to 3 images * Full version available, loads up to 19 images on iPhone and 32 images on iPad * Allows XML import of camera list * Camera list (XML Import file) can be updated from a web site - doesn't require the release of a new application * No advertising Many great comments from around the world have been made about TrafficCamNZ: * Great little app, what a time saver. I would often leave work to find the traffic all congested, now I can check before I leave and even if it gets busy I can check on the road and take a different route. I have set my own cameras and can quickly check what's what. A real must for driving commuters, couriers or even taxi's. * This app works very well and is awesome if you travel a lot. Going on a road trip for work or vacation? Google the cameras for your cities, insert the URL into the app, and cameras appear * I set it up for all the traffic cameras from Douglas County down through El Paso County (Colorado) and it works great! So well in fact, that I sprung for the paid version * Make sure you enter in the URL's correctly - that's where some people mess up. What you see is basically what the traffic/weather cam sees wherever they are. They have to be viewable on the Internet first. Awesome app! * App is very easy to use and I use it for going to work every day * I put 2 of the most important traffic cams on the way to work and it works perfect

About

GPS & Map Toolbox

This app serves as a comprehensive GPS location database tool. It allows users to save, organize, share, and analyze location data with extensive customization. Features are unlocked through in-app purchases, catering to various professional and advanced needs.

Highlights
  • Save and organize location data
  • Convert between coordinate formats
  • Add custom text and note properties
  • Display map overlays
  • Import/export data in various file types
  • Group locations into Areas, Tracks, and Routes
  • Attach photos to locations
Features
Currently charting
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◦ This is the ultimate GPS location database tool designed to save, organize, share, display, import, export, and analyze location records and their properties. ◦ Extensive customization options make this app useful for everyone from salesmen, hikers, farmers, hunters, scientists, land/site surveyors, search & rescue, police, and military. ◦ The features are organized into levels so you only need to buy what you need. The basic features are available in the core app. The other feature levels can be added through an in-app purchase. ▼ BASIC Features (built into the core app) ▼ •Organize location data into Data Sets and basic Groups. •View and convert between coordinate formats (Degrees Decimal, Degree/Minutes, and Degrees/Minutes/Seconds). •Custom text and note properties. •Display a single map overlay for each location. •Raw GPS data. •Share data with other devices running this app. •Send locations to third-party apps for mapping and navigation. •Extensive in-app help screens explain all features and options. ▼ PROFESSIONAL Features (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Group locations into Areas, Track/Paths, and Routes. -Display groups on the map with customizable lines and fills. -Perform calculations on groups. •Additional coordinate formats: UTM (Standard and Extended), USNG, and MGRS. •Display Secondary coordinate. •Custom properties such as numbers (with and without units) along with automatic data detection. •Export data sets to third-party apps. •Additional map marker style options. •Export file types: GPX, KML/KMZ, CSV (comma separated values), TXT (tab delimited values). •Business Search. •Full-screen map screenshots. ▼ ADVANCED Features (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Attach photos to data sets and locations. •Additional coordinate formats: British National Grid, and Dutch National Grid. •Location templates allow you to specify custom properties that are automatically created with every new location. •import file types: GPX, KML/KMZ, CSV (comma separated values), TXT (tab delimited values). •View location data from multiple data sets simultaneously. •Multiple map overlays per location with additional types. •Text based Routing (bearing and direction between points in route). ▼ Extra Data Sources (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Use non-Apple data sources (Google and OpenStreetMaps) for map data. This includes map view, elevation, geocoding, business/place search, and street view.

Screenshots

TrafficCamNZ4 screens
GPS & Map Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS & Map Toolbox at 57% against TrafficCamNZ's 18%. GPS & Map Toolbox also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). TrafficCamNZ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, monetization model, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TrafficCamNZ costs $0.99 and GPS & Map Toolbox $1.99 up front. GPS & Map Toolbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TrafficCamNZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrafficCamNZ ships an update every 6 months, GPS & Map Toolbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TrafficCamNZ versus GPS & Map Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrafficCamNZGPS & Map Toolbox
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating—3.1 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#173#169 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid WilsonAudama Software, Inc.

Customer experience

TrafficCamNZ

Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

GPS & Map Toolbox

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative38.6%

Bugs and requests

TrafficCamNZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPS & Map Toolbox

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App locks up
  • App won't save
  • App crashes on KMZ import
  • App crashes when switching map sources
  • Always on tracking is a privacy problem
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  • Import function problems
  • Send by email not working
  • Transfer files format unknown
  • Satellite image color fades
  • Elevation numbers are very inaccurate
  • Locked up all day trying to locate elevation changes
  • Showed elevation of 87ft when user is 5ft above sea level
  • Does not import KML files
  • Only exports KML files
  • Not compatible for world wide GPS/map navigations
  • Only works in US/Canada
  • Only understands UTMs in NAD83
  • Critical limitation prevents data exchange
  • Missing copy of coordinates
  • Missing French localization
  • Bing maps are locked
  • Cannot change viewing direction
  • Does nothing for me
  • Not user friendly
  • No tracking function
  • No way to import common formats (kml, gpx, etc)

Requested features

17 requests
  • Advanced upgrade for more options
  • Update to 64bit for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Update maps
  • BNG and elevation features
  • User-friendly KMZ file creation for offline use
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  • Downloadable PDF user manual
  • More color selections for pins
  • Display information in all data logs on map
  • Ability to choose and display multiple data logs
  • More objects for places besides pins
  • Ability to measure distances for pursuits
  • Import .gpx and .kml files
  • Tracking function
  • Ability to choose between magnetic north and true north
  • More distance and coordinate systems
  • Ability to display multiple distance formats
  • Ability to hard set distances

In-app purchases

None

TrafficCamNZ

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS & Map Toolbox

Subscriptions1
  • Add Extra Data Sources$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Add Professional Features$14.99
  • Add Advanced Features$14.99
  • Add Advanced Features$29.99

Questions

Is TrafficCamNZ free?
TrafficCamNZ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS & Map Toolbox free?
GPS & Map Toolbox costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do TrafficCamNZ or GPS & Map Toolbox have ads?
Neither TrafficCamNZ nor GPS & Map Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrafficCamNZ or GPS & Map Toolbox?
TrafficCamNZ ships an update every 6 months, and GPS & Map Toolbox monthly. Most recently, TrafficCamNZ was updated on October 31, 2026 and GPS & Map Toolbox on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, TrafficCamNZ or GPS & Map Toolbox?
TrafficCamNZ currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and GPS & Map Toolbox at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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