Comparison

WSDOT vs SRTMC

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

SRTMC

Get real-time traffic updates for the Spokane region. Receive hands-free audio alerts for events, view interactive maps with camera feeds, and manage personalized accounts for saved routes and notifications.

Highlights
  • Hands-free audio notifications
  • Zoom-enabled traffic map
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Personalized account management
  • Traffic camera views
  • Road condition information
Features
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The SRTMC app is the Spokane Regional Traffic Management Center's official traffic and traveler information app. The SRTMC app provides up-to-date traffic information for the greater Spokane region. FEATURES: • Hands-free, eyes-free audio notifications of upcoming traffic events and rest areas while you drive • A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic impact icons and surrounding camera views • Near real-time updates on traffic impacts, roadwork, weather and road closures • Manage My SRTMC personalized accounts including saved routes, areas, and camera views and email and text alerts • View current traffic speeds and road conditions • View traffic cameras throughout the state. Sign up for a My SRTMC 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 SRTMC, please visit https://srtmc.org/help/

Screenshots

WSDOT4 screens
SRTMC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SRTMC at 5.0 against WSDOT's 2.9. WSDOT's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (280 vs 5). 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

SRTMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSDOT has 280 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSDOT ships an update monthly, SRTMC every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WSDOT versus SRTMC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSDOTSRTMC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (280 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings280 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWashington State Department of TransportationSpokane Regional Transportation Management Center

Customer experience

WSDOT

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

SRTMC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SRTMC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSDOT

No in-app purchases

None

SRTMC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSDOT free?
WSDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SRTMC free?
SRTMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WSDOT or SRTMC?
SRTMC is rated higher. WSDOT averages 2.9 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while SRTMC averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do WSDOT or SRTMC have ads?
Neither WSDOT nor SRTMC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSDOT or SRTMC?
WSDOT ships an update monthly, and SRTMC every 12 months. Most recently, WSDOT was updated on September 22, 2026 and SRTMC on September 7, 2026.

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