Comparison

Current Road vs Auspex Pro

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

Head to head
About

Current Road

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Current Road – Know Where You Are, Instantly Discover your exact location with Current Road, the ultimate navigation companion! Whether you’re driving, walking, or cycling, this app shows you the street or road name you’re on and your direction of travel with a built-in compass. Never feel lost again—explore your surroundings with confidence. *Compatible with Apple CarPlay* Seamlessly integrates with your car’s dashboard for hands-free, real-time navigation assistance. Key Features * Always Know Your Location* Automatically display the street or road you’re traveling on, and your current direction. * Detailed and Focused Maps* Enjoy beautifully designed maps that highlight road and street names. * Interactive Map Tap* Tap anywhere on the map to get detailed information about your surroundings. *Light & Dark Modes* Adjust your display for optimal visibility, day or night. Whether you’re exploring a new city, commuting, or navigating unfamiliar roads, Current Road is your trusted guide. Learn street names effortlessly and always stay oriented with our compass feature. Download Current Road now and never wonder, “What road am I on?” again!

About

Auspex Pro

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The Auspex Pro app allows Auspex users to share their location and status with other Auspex users as well as view the location and status of any GridSmart devices.

Screenshots

Current Road4 screens
Auspex Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Auspex Pro at Free against Current Road's $1.99. Current Road's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On 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

Auspex Pro is free to download; Current Road costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current Road ships an update every 3 days, Auspex Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Current Road versus Auspex Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrent RoadAuspex Pro
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Light MapsGRIDSMART LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Current Road

No in-app purchases

None

Auspex Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Current Road free?
Current Road costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auspex Pro free?
Auspex Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Current Road or Auspex Pro have ads?
Neither Current Road nor Auspex Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current Road or Auspex Pro?
Current Road ships an update every 3 days, and Auspex Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Current Road was updated on October 9, 2026 and Auspex Pro on September 19, 2026.

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