Beat the Traffic app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 6990 ratings )
Travel Navigation
Developer: Pelmorex Corp.
Free
Current version: 3.4.9, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 18 Nov 2013
App size: 23.2 Mb

Dedicated to the daily driver, Beat the Traffic takes the guess work out of your daily commute by providing real-time traffic specific to your route. Check Beat the Traffic before you leave and know which route to take, traffic flow, estimated travel times and if there are any incidents.

Named amongst the top 5 traffic apps to change your commute, Beat the Traffic is available for US and Canada. The sleek crowd-sourced traffic app makes your drive easier.

You focus on driving, and we’ll watch the road ahead! Set-up a route and opt in for real-time traffic push notifications or email alerts sent directly to your device, giving you the flexibility you need to change your commute plans ahead of time!

See an incident? Report it to fellow drivers with the “shake to report” feature.

Beat the Traffic provides the fastest route from start to end considering all traffic issues and road conditions along the way. Look for a ‘Smart Route’ when there are issues impacting your commute which cause heavy delays.

Access your routes anytime, anywhere! Registered members can access their personalized routes and saved data on any device.

Key features:
- Full map view with real-time traffic flow, cameras and incidents
- Create a trip, for an at-a-glance personalized traffic report on one screen
- Opt in for real-time traffic push notifications or email alerts
- Share incidents with other commuters.

Beat the Traffic is continually working to give you the best daily traffic app.

Send your feedback anytime to: [email protected], we’d love to hear from you!
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Pros and cons of Beat the Traffic app for iPhone and iPad

Beat the Traffic app good for

There is always problem while the map refresh. Some parts dont and have to zoom in and out and then some other part dont display traffic status.
I use it to check highway condition before I leave, its accurate and saved me a lot time, especially for the traffic
I was surprised to see no reviews... Amazing app, very well organised. For first time I saw an option for colorblind available. 10/10 Highly recommended, especially if you fight QEW, 427 and 401 on daily basis. Keep up the excellent work!!!
This app has saved me on average 60-30min each way. Obviously during peak rush hour it cant do much since Toronto is in gridlock after 4pm. However it will minimize the commute by getting accident reports, etc.
Very helpful, I use it everyday! One suggestion for the developpers: make it possible to have the app opening on "my trips" page!
I use this everyday and it works amazingly well!!! Tip: create your trips prior to using it (its not the easiest to do on the go) and you can simply refer to it when youre driving on the function "My Trips". Checking the incidents page for accidents is great too, super accurate and I love the function of showing an alternate route. If you could please update it so the "smart route" can have a voice function this app would be perfect. Since its not our usually route spoken directions would be needed so I wouldnt have to keep looking at how to avoid traffic. Dont screw up my love for this app guys, Ive gotten a lot of people to download it!

Some bad moments

Isnt accurate at all. Most of the time wont show congestion until Im already stuck in it, so theres really no point for it.
The directions it provided for my simple commute to work were inaccurate. It suggested long detours that are not necessary. The idea is great, but google maps pretty much does what this app tries to do.
Waze! Waze is much better and includes alerts of hidden police speed traps and red light cameras.
If there is a accident or slow down the problem will be gone for HOURS sometimes yet it is still reported as a issue. Stick with 680 news as it is still the best for traffic.
This app seems to use so much power my battery drains even when plugged into my car charger!
the app confuses North Vancouver Addresses with Vancouver Addresses I mean it only misses by 5 kilometers Wont allow destination selection by clicking on the map which would help alleviate this problem I guess the next time I drive there I can use it for driving away from there but still not use it to get there