# WSDOT vs Bridge Lift

The clearest difference is rating: Bridge Lift at 3.5 against WSDOT's 2.9. Bridge Lift also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). WSDOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (285 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridge Lift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. WSDOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bridge Lift holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSDOT has 285 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Bridge Lift's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WSDOT | Bridge Lift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsdot/id387209224/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-lift/id6757052042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Washington State Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387209227) | [Low Clearance Map, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600451600) |

## What reviewers say

### WSDOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsdot/id387209224)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful resource for Washington residents
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 💡 Useful features like ferry schedules and traffic information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on launch
- 🐛 Inaccurate and delayed information
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 👎 Poor user experience and outdated design
- 👎 Unreliable ferry-related features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate and outdated traffic and ferry information
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bridge Lift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-lift/id6757052042)

Receive instant alerts for I-5 bridge lifts between Portland and Vancouver. Avoid traffic delays by knowing when the bridge is up for marine traffic before you leave.

**Highlights:** Real-time I-5 bridge status monitoring, Push notifications for bridge lifts, Vessel tracking for potential disruptions, Background operation for continuous alerts, Simple, intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WSDOT free?

WSDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bridge Lift free?

Bridge Lift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WSDOT or Bridge Lift?

Bridge Lift is rated higher. WSDOT averages 2.9 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Bridge Lift averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do WSDOT or Bridge Lift have ads?

Neither WSDOT nor Bridge Lift shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*