Comparison

WSDOT vs Seattle Rail Map Lite

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

Head to head
About

WSDOT

Access real-time traffic conditions, ferry schedules, and mountain pass reports for Washington State. Stay informed about travel alerts, toll rates, and border wait times to plan your journeys efficiently.

Highlights
  • Statewide traffic map
  • Live traffic cameras
  • Ferry schedules and locations
  • Mountain pass conditions
  • Toll rates
  • Border wait times
  • Train schedules
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Washington State Traveler information provided by The Washington State Department of Transportation. Features • Traffic Map with statewide traffic cameras and travel alerts. • Ferry schedules, alerts, and real-time ferry locations. • Mountain pass conditions and weather reports. • Washington State toll rates. • Northbound Canadian Border Waits. • Amtrak Cascades Train Schedules.

About

Seattle Rail Map Lite

This app provides a clear and concise route map for the Seattle rail and subway system. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you navigate the city's transit. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive controls for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Offline data access
  • Route planner with transfers
  • Stations index and lookup
  • GPS station finder
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Rotate and zoom functionality
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: OFFLINE DATA - no internet connection necessary. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

Screenshots

WSDOT4 screens
Seattle Rail Map Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WSDOT at monthly against Seattle Rail Map Lite's every 9 months. WSDOT also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (280 vs 12). Seattle Rail Map Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for WSDOT against 2.8 for Seattle Rail Map Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSDOT has 280 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of WSDOT's written reviews are positive against 0% of Seattle Rail Map Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSDOT ships an update monthly, Seattle Rail Map Lite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WSDOT versus Seattle Rail Map Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSDOTSeattle Rail Map Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (280 ratings) — better2.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings280 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWashington State Department of TransportationUrban-Map

Customer experience

WSDOT

All ratings280 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative48.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative65.8%

Seattle Rail Map Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

WSDOT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate and outdated traffic and ferry information
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple CarPlay
  • Improve ferry ticket purchasing and management
  • Provide more detailed and real-time pass and road condition updates
  • Add ability to report potholes and other road issues

Seattle Rail Map Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSDOT

No in-app purchases

None

Seattle Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSDOT free?
WSDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seattle Rail Map Lite free?
Seattle Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WSDOT or Seattle Rail Map Lite?
WSDOT is rated higher. WSDOT averages 2.9 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Seattle Rail Map Lite averages 2.8 from 12 ratings.
Do WSDOT or Seattle Rail Map Lite have ads?
Neither WSDOT nor Seattle Rail Map Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSDOT or Seattle Rail Map Lite?
WSDOT ships an update monthly, and Seattle Rail Map Lite every 9 months. Most recently, WSDOT was updated on September 22, 2026 and Seattle Rail Map Lite on September 14, 2026.

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