# Minnesota 511 vs Rainbow Rider Transit

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbow Rider Transit at 5.0 against Minnesota 511's 2.5. Rainbow Rider Transit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Minnesota 511's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Rainbow Rider Transit 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minnesota 511 | Rainbow Rider Transit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-rider-transit/id6810045019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minnesota Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429890514) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## 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


### Rainbow Rider Transit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-rider-transit/id6810045019)

Manage and track your door-to-door public transportation rides. Receive pickup reminders and real-time arrival information. Book in advance for discounted fares and ensure accessibility for all mobility needs.

**Highlights:** Door-to-door ride management, Pickup reminders, Real-time arrival information, Advance booking discounts, Handicap-accessible fleet, Service across multiple counties

**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 Rainbow Rider Transit free?

Rainbow Rider Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Minnesota 511 or Rainbow Rider Transit?

Rainbow Rider Transit is rated higher. Minnesota 511 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rainbow Rider Transit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Minnesota 511 or Rainbow Rider Transit have ads?

Neither Minnesota 511 nor Rainbow Rider Transit shows ads.

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