Comparison

iRa vs V2X2MAP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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iRa

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iRa - die App für den Ra Wettersondenempfänger Hinweis: diese App benötigt den Ra Wettersondenempfänger welcher per Bluetooth mit dem iPhone verbunden wird. Ohne den Ra ist der Empfang oder die Anzeige von Wettersonden nicht möglich.

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V2X2MAP

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V2X2MAP makes invisible traffic radio visible: the app shows the C-ITS/ITS-G5 messages that traffic lights, vehicles and roadwork warning trailers around you broadcast on 5.9 GHz – live on the map, on the Lock Screen and in CarPlay. IMPORTANT – RECEIVER REQUIRED: An iPhone cannot receive this radio by itself. Check https://v2x2map.com/ how to get a receiver. The app needs an ESP32-C5 microcontroller as receiver, flashed once with our free open-source firmware. Without the receiver the map stays empty – to try it out, start the demo drive. WHERE IT WORKS: the app receives the European standard ETSI ITS-G5 (5.9 GHz) as broadcast by traffic lights and vehicles mainly in Europe. Other V2X systems such as C-V2X (e.g. China) or ITS Connect (Japan) cannot be received. The demo drive works everywhere. HOW TO SET UP THE RECEIVER (once, about 2 minutes) 1. Connect the ESP32-C5 to a computer with a USB cable. 2. Open v2x2map.com/flash in Chrome or Edge and click “Connect & Flash” – the firmware is written in about a minute. 3. Unplug the receiver once and plug it back in. From then on it runs from any USB charger, power bank or the USB port in your car. 4. Open V2X2MAP – the setup guides you through every step: the app finds the receiver “ITS-G5-RX” via Bluetooth and connects – no account, no pairing code. After that it connects automatically in the car. FEATURES • Traffic-light assistant: when approaching, the signals of your approach per direction (left / straight / right) with the colour as a word, remaining time and distance – already from about 300 m as a preview • Green-wave speed: the speed at which you arrive on green – never above the speed limit • CarPlay: a large, easy-to-read traffic-light board and an info overview right in the car • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Warnings about emergency vehicles heading your way and hazard warnings (e.g. roadworks, end of a traffic jam) as notifications – also in the background • Lane-level intersection maps with your lane and turn arrows on Apple Maps • Country rules for Europe and the UK: red-and-amber, turn signals, left-hand traffic, km/h or mph • List of all stations nearby with details • Record drives and replay them later • Optional: forward received messages to the open project OpenTrafficMap (off by default) The displays are for information only and never replace watching the road and the actual traffic lights – traffic rules and the real signal always apply. Receiving radio services may be regulated in your country – see the note inside the app.

Screenshots

iRa3 screens
V2X2MAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iRa at Free against V2X2MAP's $1.99. iRa also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). V2X2MAP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iRa is free to download; V2X2MAP costs $1.99 up front. iRa sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. V2X2MAP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRa ships an update every 4 weeks, V2X2MAP every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
iRa versus V2X2MAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRaV2X2MAP
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemy GeitzenauerPeter Holzhauser

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iRa

One-time3
  • kleine Spende$1.99
  • großartige Spende$5.99
  • großzügige Spende$12.99
None

V2X2MAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRa free?
iRa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V2X2MAP free?
V2X2MAP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRa or V2X2MAP have ads?
Neither iRa nor V2X2MAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRa or V2X2MAP?
iRa ships an update every 4 weeks, and V2X2MAP every 5 days. Most recently, iRa was updated on October 14, 2026 and V2X2MAP on October 18, 2026.

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