WSDOT vs Herron Island
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Herron Island
This app serves as a comprehensive guide for Herron Island, offering real-time ferry schedules, tide predictions, and live weather forecasts. It helps users plan outdoor activities and stay informed about island conditions.
- Ferry schedules
- Tide predictions
- Live weather forecasts
- 3-day outlooks
- Tide and weather widgets
- UI upgrades
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Discover Herron Island’s Ultimate Companion App! Your all-in-one guide to life on Herron Island in South Puget Sound. Whether you’re catching the ferry, planning a beach walk, or checking the skies, this app keeps you connected and prepared. Key Features * Ferry Schedules Made Simple – Today, Winter, Summer, Low Tide, and Holiday runs so you’ll never miss a crossing. * Tide Predictions – NOAA-powered tide charts help you plan clam digs, kayak trips, and shoreline adventures. * Live Weather & Forecasts – Real-time conditions and 3-day outlooks from OpenWeatherMap to keep you ready for the elements. * New Widgets & UI – A fresh, upgraded look with handy tide and weather widgets for quick access. Smooth sailing ahead for islanders and visitors alike!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Herron Island at 100% against WSDOT's 24%. Herron Island also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). WSDOT's advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 11). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Herron Island holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSDOT has 285 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of WSDOT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herron Island's.
WSDOT ships an update every 5 weeks, Herron Island weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSDOT | Herron Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (285 ratings) | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 285 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Washington State Department of Transportation | Josh Lee |
Customer experience
WSDOT
Herron Island
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
Herron Island
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSDOT
No in-app purchases
Herron Island
No in-app purchases
