SDDOT 511 vs SAM Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SDDOT 511
Access real-time traffic and traveler information for South Dakota. View current conditions, incidents, and construction on major routes. Utilize roadside cameras and receive weather alerts to plan your journey.
- Real-time traffic conditions
- Incident and construction alerts
- Roadside camera views
- Weather information
- Location tracking on map
- South Dakota DOT Twitter feeds
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The South Dakota 511 mobile application provides real-time access to traffic and traveler information supplied by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (South Dakota DOT). Maps depict current traffic conditions, as well as incident and construction events that can impact traffic on all Interstate, U.S., and State Routes. Alert, and weather information is also available. The map indicates the location of roadside cameras, which allow users to view current traffic conditions. As users move through the highway network, the app can keep track of their location on the map. South Dakota DOT's Twitter feeds are also accessible and provide information impacting traffic across the state's regions. Powered by ClearRoute™
SAM Transit
Plan and navigate your trips within the Sioux Falls Area using public transit and on-demand rideshare. Get real-time arrival information and track your vehicle for a seamless travel experience.
- Trip planning with transit options
- On-demand rideshare booking
- Live bus arrival times
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Wheelchair accessible vehicle option
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SAM Transit is your go-to app for getting around the Sioux Falls Area. Simply tell the app where you want to go and we’ll share the best trip options to get there. You can navigate your city with bus, on demand rideshare or a combination of travel options. HOW IT WORKS: - Easily plan travel with Sioux Area Metro services. - Enter your pickup and dropoff locations and we’ll tell you the best journey available at that time. - Book SAM On Demand rides directly in the app for you and any additional passengers. - Never miss your ride with live arrival times for your bus and vehicle tracking for your SAM On Demand journey. - If you’re riding on demand, there may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! RELIABLE: Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. OUR VEHICLES: SAM Transit is wheelchair accessible! If you require a wheelchair, simply toggle on “Wheelchair accessibility” in the “Account” tab of your app! When you request a ride, you’ll be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Questions? Reach out at +1(605) 367-7151. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAM Transit at 4.8 against SDDOT 511's 2.3. SAM Transit also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 6%). SDDOT 511's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SAM Transit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 261 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of SDDOT 511's written reviews are positive against 38% of SAM Transit's.
SDDOT 511 ships an update every 6 weeks, SAM Transit monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SDDOT 511 | SAM Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (120 ratings) | 4.8 (261 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 120 | 261 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iteris, Inc. | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
SDDOT 511
SAM Transit
In-app purchases
SDDOT 511
No in-app purchases
SAM Transit
No in-app purchases









