Is TomTom Traffic worth $20?

[mrat93]

Does it normally save you time? Is it as accurate as TomTom describes it? I just want to get a few takes before I drop $20.

 

[swiftbmx]

Short Answer: Yes.

 

[ItsJustafnPhone]

Does it normally save you time? Is it as accurate as TomTom describes it? I just want to get a few takes before I drop $20.

really depends on where you live. i use sigalert.com.. its the only source that is accurate and kept extremely on time

 

[camarobh]

Yes, it is worth it.

 

[chanerz]

yes it is, might as well

 

[dwella1]

yes

 

[Absolem]

Jailbreak, and demo it then you will know(like it should be). If you like it than yes buy it.

 

[TorontoLRT]

^Piracy discussion is frowned upon.

 

[err404]

I'm glad I have it, but the traffic data itself is lacking. I often get warned of delays that I never see or am sitting in traffic when it says the roads are clear.

 

[chembox]

^Piracy discussion is frowned upon.

What's also frowned upon is how Apple doesn't have some sort of demo system so OP won't have to ask questions like this and contemplate on spending $20 online.

 

[chriswitt]

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Try the Beat the Traffic app first; it's free and works surprisingly well.

If u hate it, then go with tom-tom.

 

[-aggie-]

What's also frowned upon is how Apple doesn't have some sort of demo system so OP won't have to ask questions like this and contemplate on spending $20 online.

That has nothing to do with Apple. The developer has a choice of offering a lite version or a demo. In this case, they didn’t.

 

[jps1012]

Does it normally save you time? Is it as accurate as TomTom describes it? I just want to get a few takes before I drop $20.

I def think so. Much better then my Garmin Traffic.

 

[allonym]

In the UK TomTom offers subscriptions for a day a month or a year. Is there no similar system for traffic in the US? I tried it for a day and then signed up for a year. I think it's great (in the UK at least).

 

[tubemonkey]

That has nothing to do with Apple. The developer has a choice of offering a lite version or a demo. In this case, they didn’t.

Sure it does. Apple sets the rules. They could require a free demo/trial and developers would have to comply if they wanted their apps approved.

 

[err404]

Sure it does. Apple sets the rules. They could require a free demo/trial and developers would have to comply if they wanted their apps approved.

While I like the idea of the automatic 24 hour refund policy offered by the Android store, that does not mean Apples must provide a mirrored implementation.
Apple offers two primary ways for developers to provide similar functionality for their users, if they choose.
1. The developer can submit a trail version of the app and set any limits they feel are appropriate. This also allows for multiple full featured versions of an app that differ by funding models (paid vs ads).

2. The developer can release the app for free with with limits on the functionality. Full functionality can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Also if an app does not meet the advertised functionality, you can submit a request for a refund.

 

[RobNYC]

Is anyone actually getting the traffic updates to work on their iphone? It seems it's been broken for months.