# Minnesota 511 vs Rochester Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rochester Compass at 100% against Minnesota 511's 16%. Rochester Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Minnesota 511's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Rochester Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minnesota 511 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Minnesota 511's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rochester Compass's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minnesota 511 | Rochester Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rochester-compass/id6478924326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minnesota Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429890514) | [Armstrong Software, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356328400) |

## What reviewers say

### Minnesota 511

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236)

Access real-time traffic and road condition information for Minnesota highways. Get audio alerts, view maps with event icons, and check winter road conditions, incidents, and closures. Includes camera feeds, construction updates, and rest area information.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic information, Audio notifications, Interactive map with event icons, Winter road conditions, Road closures and incidents, Roadwork and construction updates, Camera images and live video

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Live time camera, plow camera views, accidents, road conditions, traffic all in one app
- 👍 Well organized, lots of information to help plan safe traveling
- 👍 Roadworthiness at one's fingertips
- 👍 Good resource, access to all these cameras

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App can't remember password
- 🤔 Unclear road condition legend, missing explanation of color codes
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate, not user-friendly for older users
- 🐛 Cameras don't work, app crashes, issues with updates
- 🤔 Incomplete and not up-to-date, missing major road conditions and closures

**Reported bugs**

- App can't remember password
- Cameras don't work, app crashes
- Issues with updates, app not functioning properly
- Incomplete and inaccurate road condition information

**Requested features**

- Add road condition legend and explanation of color codes
- Improve user interface and navigation, make it more intuitive
- Provide more accurate and up-to-date road condition information
- Add option to view future road closures and construction projects
- Improve coverage of major roads and highways


### Rochester Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rochester-compass/id6478924326)

Discover local businesses and attractions in Rochester, MN. Businesses can manage their listings, update information, and send notifications to users. Ideal for residents and visitors exploring the city.

**Highlights:** Explore local businesses, Update business listings, Add photos and menus, Link to business websites, Send push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minnesota 511 free?

Minnesota 511 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rochester Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minnesota 511 or Rochester Compass?

Rochester Compass is rated higher. Minnesota 511 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rochester Compass averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Minnesota 511 or Rochester Compass have ads?

Neither Minnesota 511 nor Rochester Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minnesota 511 or Rochester Compass?

Minnesota 511 ships an update every 2 months, and Rochester Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Minnesota 511 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rochester Compass on October 20, 2026.

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