# Wain vs RTA Smart Drive

The clearest difference is rating: RTA Smart Drive at 4.6 against Wain's 4.2. RTA Smart Drive also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 111) and review sentiment (85% vs 75%). Wain's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RTA Smart Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTA Smart Drive has 2.9K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Wain's written reviews are positive against 85% of RTA Smart Drive's.

Wain ships an update every 3 weeks, RTA Smart Drive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wain | RTA Smart Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wain/id541575727/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta-smart-drive/id926094022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QUWIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/381282464) | [TRANSPORT HI TECH CONSULTANTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/926094021) |

## What reviewers say

### Wain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wain/id541575727)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This intelligent map application provides real-time traffic, smart navigation, and parking information. It offers speed camera alerts, a POI database, and road-side assistance. Discover current events in Qatar with dynamic maps and reliable GIS data.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic information, Smart navigation, Dynamic maps, Updated parking information, Speed camera alerts, Points of Interest (POI) collection, Event listings for Qatar

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for Qatar
- 🗺️ Updated roads and traffic
- 📍 Useful for finding places
- 🚗 Supports blue house plate search
- ✅ Real-time updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and slow performance
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside Qatar
- 🐌 Slow compared to competitors
- 🐌 App is slow and lags
- 🐌 App needs to be faster

**Reported bugs**

- Location sharing link doesn't link back
- Location sharing link doesn't work in chats
- App filled with bugs
- App is slow
- Doesn't work outside Qatar

**Requested features**

- Promote the app officially
- Generic link for location sharing
- Landscape mode
- Expand app coverage area
- Improve Apple Carplay integration


### RTA Smart Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta-smart-drive/id926094022)

Navigate offline with turn-by-turn directions, automatic rerouting, and speed limit alerts. Access live traffic information, points of interest, and public transport locations. Supports multiple languages and route planning.

**Highlights:** Offline navigation, Turn-by-turn voice/visual instructions, Automatic rerouting, Speed limit alerts, Live traffic information, Points of Interest (POI) display, 2D/3D map modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 🔒 Works offline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for visitors
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Inaccurate directions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing voice instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect route suggestions
- Fails to avoid tolls
- Doesn't recognize new roads

**Requested features**

- Update maps regularly
- Add traffic and accident alerts
- Improve search functionality
- Implement CarPlay support
- Add option to save favorite destinations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wain free?

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

### Is RTA Smart Drive free?

RTA Smart Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wain or RTA Smart Drive?

RTA Smart Drive is rated higher. Wain averages 4.2 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while RTA Smart Drive averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Wain or RTA Smart Drive have ads?

Neither Wain nor RTA Smart Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wain or RTA Smart Drive?

Wain ships an update every 3 weeks, and RTA Smart Drive every 3 months. Most recently, Wain was updated on October 26, 2026 and RTA Smart Drive on October 29, 2026.

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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.*