Comparison

WSDOT vs Green CarShare

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

Green CarShare

Features
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Green CarShare reservation system by Island Rides. Apply for membership, schedule reservations, and access vehicles through this app. Island Rides has initiated the Green CarShare program. The project encourages the elimination of carbon emissions and provides access to electric vehicle use. The CarShare program has been made possible through a grant from the Washington Department of Transportation Zero-Emissions Access Program (ZAP). Green CarShare provides access to charging stations and electric vehicles for members to reserve and drive. Members must be over the age of 21, with a valid driver’s license, insurance and a good driving history. If you meet the eligibility requirements and want to schedule a test drive, contact us at greencarshare-support@islandrides.org. Electric vehicles are shared across users who reserve times to use the cars. Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Email us at greencarshare-support@islandrides.org

Screenshots

WSDOT4 screens
Green CarShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WSDOT at every 5 weeks against Green CarShare's every 5 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

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 every 5 weeks, Green CarShare every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WSDOT versus Green CarShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSDOTGreen CarShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (284 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings284 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWashington State Department of TransportationZemtu OG

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

Green CarShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSDOT

No in-app purchases

None

Green CarShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSDOT free?
WSDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Green CarShare free?
Green CarShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WSDOT or Green CarShare have ads?
Neither WSDOT nor Green CarShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSDOT or Green CarShare?
WSDOT ships an update every 5 weeks, and Green CarShare every 5 months. Most recently, WSDOT was updated on October 23, 2026 and Green CarShare on October 15, 2026.

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