# Minnesota 511 vs Points Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Points Compass at 100% against Minnesota 511's 16%. Points Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Minnesota 511's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Points Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Minnesota 511 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Points 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 5, 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 Points Compass's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minnesota 511 | Points Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-compass/id6794562189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minnesota Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429890514) | [Yeison Ochoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794562191) |

## 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

**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


### Points Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-compass/id6794562189)

This app helps you understand the true cost of waiting to redeem travel rewards. It calculates how much value you lose as points devalue and trips become more expensive. It provides insights into when to book and whether paying cash is a better option.

**Highlights:** Calculates cost of waiting for rewards, Analyzes award inflation and devaluation, Compares cash vs. points redemption, Estimates currency shedding value, Identifies hard expiry cliffs, Provides real earning rate estimates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Points Compass Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Points Compass Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minnesota 511 free?

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

### Is Points Compass free?

Points Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

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

Neither Minnesota 511 nor Points Compass shows ads.

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