# Newcastle Metro Map vs Congestion Zone App

The clearest difference is rating: Congestion Zone App at 4.3 against Newcastle Metro Map's 2.0. Congestion Zone App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Newcastle Metro Map's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newcastle Metro Map sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Congestion Zone App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Congestion Zone App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Congestion Zone App has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Newcastle Metro Map's written reviews are positive against 23% of Congestion Zone App's.

Newcastle Metro Map ships an update every 12 months, Congestion Zone App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newcastle Metro Map | Congestion Zone App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newcastle-metro-map/id637531318/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congestion-zone-app/id1273600367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **23.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 163 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) | [App Bakery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585623049) |

## What reviewers say

### Newcastle Metro Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newcastle-metro-map/id637531318)

Navigate Tyneside's public transport system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, a fast route planner, and step-by-step directions, all accessible offline. Save your favorite routes for quick access.

**Highlights:** Interactive maps with pan and zoom, Fastest route planner, Offline maps and journey planning, Step-by-step directions, Save favorite routes, Regular map updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |


### Congestion Zone App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congestion-zone-app/id1273600367)

This app helps drivers navigate London's Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones. It uses GPS to track your location, automatically alerting you when you enter or exit zones and providing journey history. It aims to simplify managing charges for daily trips in central London.

**Highlights:** GPS-based zone tracking, Entry and exit notifications, Journey diary with charge listings, Distance to closest zone entry, Zone status indicator (in/out), Congestion Charge scheduling awareness

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Access | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Helpful for checking zone status
- 👍 Makes trips easier
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 No good service
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Dreadful app
- 🐛 Not too easy to use

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly reverts to current location
- No search function within the app
- App keeps zooming in to your location
- App doesn't show distance as advertised
- App just states 'charge is not applicable right now'

**Requested features**

- Enable landscape mode for iPads
- Should be part of a sat nav.
- Hope we can see as we get charged
- Add more features please
- ULEZ should be included


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newcastle Metro Map free?

Newcastle Metro Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Congestion Zone App free?

Congestion Zone App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Newcastle Metro Map or Congestion Zone App?

Congestion Zone App is rated higher. Newcastle Metro Map averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Congestion Zone App averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Newcastle Metro Map or Congestion Zone App have ads?

Newcastle Metro Map shows ads; Congestion Zone App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newcastle Metro Map or Congestion Zone App?

Newcastle Metro Map ships an update every 12 months, and Congestion Zone App every 9 months. Most recently, Newcastle Metro Map was updated on November 1, 2026 and Congestion Zone App on November 11, 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.*