Iowa 511 vs OHGO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iowa 511
This app provides real-time traffic and traveler information for Iowa's interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways. It offers hands-free audio announcements, a zoomable map with traffic event icons and camera views, and updates on road conditions, incidents, and closures.
- Hands-free audio announcements
- Zoomable map with traffic icons
- Real-time road condition updates
- Trucker Mode
- Personalized account for saved routes
- Traffic camera images and video
- Weather radar and alerts
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Iowa 511 is the Iowa Department of Transportation's (DOT) official traffic and traveler information app for general travelers and commercial vehicle operators. The Iowa 511 app provides statewide up-to-date traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways in Iowa. It does not include information for county roads or city streets. FEATURES: • Hands-free, eyes-free audio announcements of upcoming traffic events as you travel along your route • A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic event icons and surrounding camera views • Near real-time updates on winter road conditions (including surrounding states), traffic incidents, construction, truck restrictions, and road closures • Trucker Mode with resources specific to commercial vehicle operators • Create and manage Your 511 personalized account including saved routes, areas, favorite camera views, and alerts via email and/or text. • Travel time delays associated with traffic reports (look for the orange glowing icons) • Current traffic speeds • Traffic camera images and streaming video throughout the state. Sign up for an account to save your favorite cameras for easy access later. • Snow plow camera images and locations • "Towing not recommended" events for winter storms • Real-time weather radar • Weather stations with alerting for inclement weather • Rest area locations statewide • Weigh Station Locations • Citizen reports via Waze • Electronic Message Signs NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life. Distracted Driving 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. We welcome your feedback on this app. Please email your suggestions, questions, or concerns to 511Feedback@iowadot.us. The Iowa DOT's privacy policy can be found at https://iowadot.gov/policies-statements/privacy-policy App developed by Castle Rock Associates https://www.castlerockits.com/
OHGO
Get real-time traffic updates for Ohio's freeways. Receive customized notifications for traffic, construction, and weather incidents affecting your route. View live camera feeds and get hands-free voice alerts for a smarter commute.
- Real-time traffic information
- Customized incident notifications
- Traffic speed conditions
- Live traffic camera images
- Hands-free voice alerts
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Receive real time traffic information on Ohio's freeways. Welcome, smart traveler. The Ohio Department of Transportation's OHGO App is your official source for real-time Ohio traffic updates. Get customized notifications on traffic, construction, weather, and other incidents affecting your route. Check traffic speed conditions, view live images from an extensive network of traffic cameras, receive hands-free voice alerts and more while on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Iowa 511 at 3.5 against OHGO's 2.3. Iowa 511 also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 13%). OHGO's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Iowa 511 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 602 and 230 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Iowa 511's written reviews are positive against 13% of OHGO's.
Iowa 511 ships an update every 2 months, OHGO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iowa 511 | OHGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (602 ratings) — better | 2.3 (230 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 602 — better | 230 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iowa Department of Transportation | The Ohio Department of Transportation |
Customer experience
Iowa 511
OHGO
User reviews
Iowa 511
From 602 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app for driving
- 👍 Helpful for winter driving
- 👍 Useful for seeing road conditions
- 👍 Loved the camera features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cameras not working
- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate road condition reporting
- 🤔 Confusing new layout
OHGO
From 230 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Live traffic cameras for road condition visibility
- 🗺️ Comprehensive ODOT traffic and construction data
- 📍 Route-based alerts and notifications
- ⚡ Useful for daily commute planning
- 🎯 Good integration with state traffic information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Server reliability issues and downtime
- 📵 Features not loading or displaying
- 🔧 Poor app maintenance and outdated code
- 🎨 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
Bugs and requests
Iowa 511
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cameras not loading
- Map not showing any information
- App locking up when trying to use layers
- Road condition data not updating in real-time
Requested features
3 requests- Include tow ban information with expiration times
- Improve map legend and visibility of road conditions
- Bring back old app design
OHGO
Reported bugs
14 issues- App won't load past green splash screen
- Camera close button (X) off-screen or non-functional
- Nothing loads on map - empty display
- Cameras fail to load with error messages
- Real-time traffic updates not working
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- Route creation crashes when selecting 'didn't get results'
- Location detection shows wrong location
- App crashes when opening cameras
- Frozen camera images not updating
- iOS 14/15 compatibility issues
- Route deletion not functioning
- App support button non-functional
- Website showing blank white screen
- Notifications sent but routes show nothing
Requested features
12 requests- CarPlay integration for hands-free driving
- Color-coded traffic condition indicators (green/orange/red)
- Road temperature display
- ODOT dashcam footage access
- Improved camera search and filtering by region/highway
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- Ability to uncheck specific directions in routes
- Better route creation with accurate exit stops
- Local road closure reporting (non-interstate)
- Hazardous condition warnings (ice, flooding)
- White background option instead of green theme
- Customizable notification preferences
- Live video feeds instead of static images
In-app purchases
Iowa 511
No in-app purchases
OHGO
No in-app purchases








