# 511NY vs NYC Precinct Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Precinct Map at 100% against 511NY's 8%. NYC Precinct Map also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 26). 511NY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYC Precinct Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 511NY asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYC Precinct Map holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Precinct Map has 1.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of 511NY's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYC Precinct Map's.

511NY ships an update every 11 months, NYC Precinct Map every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 511NY | NYC Precinct Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/511ny/id943977454/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-precinct-map/id1455352784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New York State Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/414755824) | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) |

## What reviewers say

### 511NY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/511ny/id943977454)

Access real-time traffic and transit information for New York State. Features a Drive Mode with audible alerts for incidents along your route, a transit trip planner, and camera feeds. Includes weather alerts and winter road condition maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic information, Transit trip planner, Drive Mode with audible alerts, Over 1,000 camera images, Weather alerts and forecasts, Winter road condition maps

**In-app purchases:** none


### NYC Precinct Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-precinct-map/id1455352784)

Explore interactive maps of NYC precinct and sector boundaries. Get real-time location information, find nearby amenities, and view crime incident details. Quickly access precinct contact information and navigate to key locations.

**Highlights:** Interactive precinct and sector maps, Real-time location display, Crime and incident data visualization, Search by address, Quick links to precinct contacts, Layer options (satellite, street view)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYC Precinct Map Purchase | $0.99 | per month |
| NYC Precinct Map Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 511NY free?

511NY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NYC Precinct Map free?

NYC Precinct Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 511NY or NYC Precinct Map?

NYC Precinct Map is rated higher. 511NY averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NYC Precinct Map averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 511NY or NYC Precinct Map have ads?

NYC Precinct Map shows ads; 511NY does not.

### Which is updated more often, 511NY or NYC Precinct Map?

511NY ships an update every 11 months, and NYC Precinct Map every 9 months. Most recently, 511NY was updated on June 11, 2026 and NYC Precinct Map on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*