Comparison

tripReturn vs Traffic Maps

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

Head to head
About

tripReturn

Features
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tripReturn is the perfect travel assistant. It allows you to retrace your steps to a start or stored location. Use it to find your car or navigate your way back to a start location when travelling in unfamiliar places. Use the smart compass even when you don't have mobile data access. Maintain a list of locations you wish to visit during the day. Display 1 or more on the map with optional directions shown between them. Search for new locations by name or address. Share locations with your friends or fellow travellers. Features: -Simple and clear user interface -No fiddling about – one tap storage of start location -Choice of a map or compass view -Real time display of Distance, Direction and Time-to-destination -Optional overlay of suggested directions -Optional display of "breadcrumbs" showing previous path - see note below -Optimised for low battery usage -Alert on return to the start -History of last 500 locations -Bookmarking of popular locations -Reliable operation within cars Note: Breadcrumbs are collected to show the path recently travelled and can be configured to be collected even when the app is not in the foreground and the phone is auto-locked. Please be aware that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Traffic Maps

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic information displayed on two customizable maps. Track your position, adjust zoom and map size, and choose orientation settings to optimize your driving view. Plan alternate routes to avoid congestion and rush hour.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Dual map display
  • Customizable map zoom and size
  • Vehicle bearing tracking
  • Location centering options
  • Pro version with Siri shortcuts and map styles
Features
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Traffic Maps shows the state of the traffic in real time on two maps: - Each map shows and follows your position while you drive - Set the zoom in each map independently, the app will remember it the next time you use it - Set the size of the maps, you can also remove one of them and use just one - Use the button in each map to make it follow the bearing of your vehicle, or to see the map bearing north from above - Choose if the map will be shown in the direction you are moving, or if your location will be placed in the center of the map - Choose if after moving a map, it is centered in your position automatically, manually or after a time With Traffic Maps you can check if your highway exit is jammed and choose another, o change your way if there is a traffic jam ahead. The Pro version does not have ads, has a Siri shortcut and map styles. Note: this app uses your GPS, this can drain your battery quickly.

Screenshots

tripReturn4 screens
Traffic Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Traffic Maps at Free against tripReturn's $0.99. Traffic Maps also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). tripReturn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Traffic Maps is free to download; tripReturn costs $0.99 up front. Traffic Maps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. tripReturn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tripReturn ships an update every 7 months, Traffic Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tripReturn versus Traffic Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertripReturnTraffic Maps
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—6.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindsay ArnoldLittle Mouse Software

Bugs and requests

tripReturn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Traffic Maps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequently moves map without prompting
  • Slow and inaccurate traffic information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Widgets for real-time traffic
  • Option to disable automatic recenter
  • Ability to view local traffic only

In-app purchases

None

tripReturn

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Traffic Maps

One-time4
  • Version ProFree
  • Version Pro$4.99
  • Motivating donation$4.99
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  • Inspiring donation$9.99

Questions

Is tripReturn free?
tripReturn costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Traffic Maps free?
Traffic Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tripReturn or Traffic Maps have ads?
Traffic Maps shows ads; tripReturn does not.
Which is updated more often, tripReturn or Traffic Maps?
tripReturn ships an update every 7 months, and Traffic Maps monthly. Most recently, tripReturn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Traffic Maps on October 26, 2026.

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