VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic vs Explore Middlesex VA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic
This app provides real-time traffic information for Virginia. It helps users plan their routes and avoid delays by offering updates on road conditions and incidents. The current version is a reversion to a previous iteration to improve user experience.
- Real-time traffic information
- Route planning assistance
- Road incident alerts
- User-friendly interface updates
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Thank you for your feedback. We reviewed your comments and are updating the app to be more user-friendly. We have reverted back to the prior version of the app while we make these changes.
Explore Middlesex VA
Plan your ideal vacation or weekend getaway in Middlesex County, VA. Discover activities and attractions tailored to your interests, view local events, and build a personalized itinerary. Share your plans with friends and family.
- Discover activities and attractions
- View upcoming events
- Create custom trip itineraries
- Share plans with others
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The Explore Middlesex VA app is designed to help you plan the perfect vacation, trip or weekend getaway in Middlesex County VA! • Discover activities and attractions that match your interests • 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 review sentiment: Explore Middlesex VA at 100% against VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic's 32%. Explore Middlesex VA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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.
Explore Middlesex VA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic has 206 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore Middlesex VA's.
VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic ships an update every 2 months, Explore Middlesex VA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic | Explore Middlesex VA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (206 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iteris, Inc. | Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County, VA |
Customer experience
VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic
Explore Middlesex VA
Bugs and requests
VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App crashes after recent iOS updates
- Cameras fail to load or display video feed
- Location tracking ignores privacy settings
- Map defaults to incorrect zoom level or location
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- Camera numbering doesn't correspond to actual mileage markers
- Bluetooth audio notifications not working
- App runs continuously in background consuming battery and data
- Search function returns no results
- Colored traffic lines are blurry and difficult to read
- Camera navigation arrows difficult to tap safely
- App only displays in portrait mode on tablets
- Specific cameras showing grey screen instead of video
- Travel time information displays mile markers instead of destinations
- App won't stop opening automatically and reading alerts aloud
- Incompatible with iOS 13.3.1 and other iOS versions
Requested features
16 requests- Revert to previous app version/dashboard design
- Landscape mode support for tablets and iPads
- Ability to set default location instead of random zoom
- Improved travel alert timing with more advance notice
- Filter cameras by location rather than numerical order
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- Save favorite cameras and routes to user account
- Better audio quality and clarity for announcements
- Background audio support for music/podcasts while viewing cameras
- Push notifications for major incidents only
- Display exit numbers on map
- Show rest stop locations
- Ability to disable secondary roads view
- Date-based trip notifications instead of day-of-week only
- Improved camera labeling and location accuracy
- Simpler interface focused on core features
- Better route suggestions beyond interstates
Explore Middlesex VA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic
No in-app purchases
Explore Middlesex VA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic free?
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