April 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM
Nobody enjoys getting stuck in traffic. Luckily, there are now several mobile traffic apps available that will help you to avoid congestion and get you home from the office as quickly and safely as possible. Here is our run down on the top 20 best apps.
1. UK Traffic
This is an excellent app that allows motorists to see live news feeds along their route. What is particularly exciting is that it allows you to view street cameras live, ensuring you have all the latest up to the minute information.
Cost: £3.49
Star Rating out of five: 4
2. Live Traffic Info
This is the UK Highways Agency Official App and offers traffic information for motorways and major trunk roads.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of five: 3
3. RAC Traffic
The RAC Traffic app is an excellent app to have on your side, It highlights delays, incidents as well as roadworks across the United Kingdom through a Google Ma. You are able to zoom in and find out more about specific incidents.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of five: 3
4. AA Breakdown and Traffic
This is particularly useful if you are an AA member. Not only will the app allow street level traffic and roadworks information, but it will also pinpoint where you are. Extremely useful in the event of an emergency!
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 3.5
5. UK traffic Lite
This app accesses 2136 traffic cameras throughout the UK and tells you about any delays on your route. You can share your findings via email and social media.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 4
6. Michelin Traffic
This app gives you information about traffic delays in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland. It covers most motorways and large cities.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 3
7. Waze Social GPS Traffic
This social media based app allows you to alert other road users of potential delays along your route.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 2
8. Navfree
This is a subscription free GPS navigation app.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 2
9. Trapster
This is a useful app that not only alerts you to traffic delays along your route, but also other hazards such as speed cameras.
Star Rating out of 5: 3
10. Google Maps
Google Maps is excellent, and if you have an android phone you will already have it installed. It has voice guided GPS navigation and real time traffic information.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5:4
11. Street View
While part of Google maps, this is worth a mention in its own right. Here you can explore at street level which is really useful for planning journeys, especially in unfamiliar areas.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 4
12. CoPilot
This is an excellent GPS system that also tells you about traffic information. It is particularly useful for offline use. However, there is a fee to download and install it as well as a monthly subscription fee.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5:3
13. Inroute
This app is very useful if you are planning an epic road trip with multiple stops. It will really help plan your route and advise of any dangers, obstacles or traffic information on your way.
14. Inrix
An excellent app that makes pro active decisions about your route when faced with delays.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5:4
15. Android Auto
This App works with your cars entertainment system to advise on traffic information.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 3
16. Apple Maps
Fantastic alternative to Google Maps for iPhone users.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5: 3
17. TomTom Go
A good app from an industry leader, with real time traffic information.
Cost: £14.99
Star Rating out of 5: 4
18. Navigon
A complete GPS and traffic information solution.
Cost: £49.99
Star Rating out of 5: 3
19. Motion X
Users excellent ratings with regard to this GPS and traffic information app.
Cost: Free
Star Rating out of 5:3
20. IonRoad
This uses your phones camera to let you know about traffic obstacles around you.
Cost: £4.99
Star Rating out of 5:4
21. Traffic Scotland
If you are north of the border then this one is essential.
Cost: Free
Star rating out of 5:3.
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