Pike vs Live Traffic.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pike
This app acts as a highway copilot, showing upcoming exits with gas stations, restaurants, hotels, EV chargers, and rest areas. It provides details like turn direction and detour estimates, offering one-tap navigation to your chosen stop.
- Upcoming exit information
- Gas, food, lodging, EV charging, rest stops
- Brand logos for amenities
- Turn direction at exits
- Detour estimates
- List view of all options
- One-tap navigation integration
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Pike is a highway copilot. Open it on the road and it shows you what's coming down the pike - every upcoming exit's gas stations, restaurants, hotels, EV chargers, rest areas, parks, and dog parks, complete with real brand logos. Pike figures out which highway you're on and which direction you're headed, then lines up every exit ahead of you like the blue logo signs on the interstate. Swipe through exits, tap a brand to get details and directions. WHAT YOU GET - Every exit at a glance: Gas, food, lodging, EV charging, rest stops, parks, and dog parks, all with brand logos you'll recognize - Detour estimates: See how far each stop is from the exit and how long the round trip takes - List view: Compare every option across all upcoming exits in one scrollable list - One-tap navigation: Open any stop in Apple Maps or Google Maps WORKS WITHOUT A SIGNAL Every exit and stop is built into the app, so Pike keeps working through dead zones. Your location stays on your device. NO SETUP REQUIRED Pike works the moment you open it. No pins to drop, no addresses to type, no "add a stop" buried in a nav app. Your co-pilot just opens Pike and starts reading off options. Not on the road right now? Take a test drive from the home screen to see Pike in action. BUILT FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT Pike isn't a turn-by-turn nav app. It's the app your co-pilot opens when someone says "I'm hungry" or "we need gas" or "the dog needs a break" and you want a real answer in two seconds, not a detour through Google Maps search results. Pike covers interstate highways across the continental US.
Live Traffic.
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Explore the world around you with Live Traffic— a powerful GPS navigation and map app that helps you discover places, understand your surroundings, and navigate with ease. View streets, find nearby destinations, check traffic conditions, measure distances, and use smart tools to explore wherever you go. Key Features: Real-Time Traffic Map Stay informed with a live traffic map that helps you understand road conditions and identify busy areas. Get a clearer view of your surroundings before heading out and plan your journey with greater confidence. Street View See places from the street instead of looking at them only on a map. Street View lets you explore roads and locations from a realistic street-level perspective, helping you get a better feel for your surroundings before you visit. Explore Nearby & Famous Places Find useful places around your current location with Nearby Places. Explore restaurants, attractions, services, and other essential locations without having to search manually. Looking for famous destinations? Explore Famous Places to discover iconic landmarks and world-famous destinations, with photos, key facts, maps, and Street View. Smart Navigation Tools Make every journey easier with practical tools designed to help you stay oriented and understand your location: • Compass — Quickly check your direction and stay oriented while exploring. • Speedometer — Monitor your current travel speed in a convenient view. • GPS Coordinates — View precise latitude and longitude information for your location or selected points. Powerful Measurement Tools Measure locations directly on the map for travel, planning, exploration, and everyday use: • Distance Measurement — Calculate the distance between two or more points on the map. • Area Measurement — Measure the area of a selected region with ease. • Circular Radius — Create a radius around a location to understand the area within a specific distance. Saved Measurement History Keep your previous measurements organized and easy to revisit. Save useful distance, area, and radius calculations so you can access them whenever you need them. Live Traffic is Perfect for: - Travelers & tourists: Preview destinations and explore unfamiliar places before you arrive. - Daily commuters: Find your way through busy streets and navigate with confidence. - Curious explorers: Discover interesting places, local spots, and hidden gems around you. - Adventure seekers: Plan your route, explore new areas, and make every journey more exciting. Whether you're checking traffic, exploring unfamiliar streets, discovering new places, navigating your surroundings, or measuring locations on a map, Live Street View & Maps puts essential map and exploration tools in one convenient app. *** Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited access to all features. *** You can choose: - weekly subscription with 7 day free trial – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/live-traffic-app/privacy-policy Term of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://sites.google.com/view/live-traffic-app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pike at every 10 days against Live Traffic.'s every 2 months. Live Traffic.'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Pike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Live Traffic. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pike ships an update every 10 days, Live Traffic. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pike | Live Traffic. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Johnell | Smile Show Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
Pike
- Pike Plus$4.99
Live Traffic.
- WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION 7D TRIAL7 Days trial$7.997 Days






