Comparison

WSDOT vs SBNYC

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

SBNYC

Features
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The "SBNYC: Set For Success" app has been created and designed specifically for large scale group safety and awareness in New York City. It will serve to keep Students, Lead Chaperones, Directors/Trip Leaders and Tour Guides better connected and on the same page. Students On Broadway NYC is all about creating a balanced, safe and superior New York City experience that exceeds expectations at every turn. The mobile app displays student itinerary, a real-time notification dashboard, and an "I'm Lost" feature that allows Tour Guides to locate students that have been separated from the group. Safety is our main priority!

Screenshots

WSDOT4 screens
SBNYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SBNYC at weekly against WSDOT's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSDOT ships an update monthly, SBNYC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WSDOT versus SBNYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSDOTSBNYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (280 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings280 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWashington State Department of TransportationSTUDENTS ON BROADWAY NYC, LLC

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

SBNYC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSDOT

No in-app purchases

None

SBNYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSDOT free?
WSDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SBNYC free?
SBNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WSDOT or SBNYC have ads?
Neither WSDOT nor SBNYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSDOT or SBNYC?
WSDOT ships an update monthly, and SBNYC weekly. Most recently, WSDOT was updated on October 5, 2026 and SBNYC on September 29, 2026.

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