Comparison

SRTMC vs STA Go

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

Head to head
About

SRTMC

Get real-time traffic updates for the Spokane region. Receive hands-free audio alerts for events, view interactive maps with camera feeds, and manage personalized accounts for saved routes and notifications.

Highlights
  • Hands-free audio notifications
  • Zoom-enabled traffic map
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Personalized account management
  • Traffic camera views
  • Road condition information
Features
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The SRTMC app is the Spokane Regional Traffic Management Center's official traffic and traveler information app. The SRTMC app provides up-to-date traffic information for the greater Spokane region. FEATURES: • Hands-free, eyes-free audio notifications of upcoming traffic events and rest areas while you drive • A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic impact icons and surrounding camera views • Near real-time updates on traffic impacts, roadwork, weather and road closures • Manage My SRTMC personalized accounts including saved routes, areas, and camera views and email and text alerts • View current traffic speeds and road conditions • View traffic cameras throughout the state. Sign up for a My SRTMC account to save cameras for easy access. • Access to additional traveler information resources NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life. 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. App developed by Castle Rock Associates https://www.castlerockits.com. For help with SRTMC, please visit https://srtmc.org/help/

About

STA Go

Features
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STA Go is the official app for STA Link’s transit-on-demand reservations.

Screenshots

SRTMC4 screens
STA Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STA Go at fortnightly against SRTMC's every 12 months. STA Go also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SRTMC ships an update every 12 months, STA Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SRTMC versus STA Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSRTMCSTA Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpokane Regional Transportation Management CenterSpare Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SRTMC

No in-app purchases

None

STA Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SRTMC free?
SRTMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STA Go free?
STA Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SRTMC or STA Go have ads?
Neither SRTMC nor STA Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SRTMC or STA Go?
SRTMC ships an update every 12 months, and STA Go fortnightly. Most recently, SRTMC was updated on October 25, 2026 and STA Go on October 16, 2026.

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