WSDOT vs Visit Mt St Helens
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.
Visit Mt St Helens
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The Visit Cowlitz County WA app is designed to help you plan the perfect vacation, trip or weekend getaway to our region! • Discover places that match your preferences • View upcoming events near you • Add events and places to your custom trip • Share events, places and your itinerary with friends and family
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WSDOT at every 5 weeks against Visit Mt St Helens's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WSDOT ships an update every 5 weeks, Visit Mt St Helens every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSDOT | Visit Mt St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (285 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 285 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Washington State Department of Transportation | COWLITZ COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU |
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
Visit Mt St Helens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSDOT
No in-app purchases
Visit Mt St Helens
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSDOT free?
Is Visit Mt St Helens free?
Do WSDOT or Visit Mt St Helens have ads?
Which is updated more often, WSDOT or Visit Mt St Helens?
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