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Houston TranStar vs 365 Things to Do in Houston

Houston TranStar 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner Houston TranStar
365 Things to Do in Houston 4.8★ · Free to download 30

Houston TranStar is the better choice for real-time traffic and road conditions, despite recent issues, while 365 Things to Do in Houston struggles with functionality and content completeness.

Full reviews: Houston TranStar · 365 Things to Do in Houston

Houston TranStar is designed for real-time traffic and road information, which users find vital for navigating the city, though recent updates have introduced significant reliability and usability problems. 365 Things to Do in Houston aims to be a guide for local activities but is hampered by broken features, incomplete listings, and intrusive ads.

Head to head

Features edge: Houston TranStarR4R11R14R15
Houston TranStar Houston TranStar offers traffic cameras, incident reports, construction updates, and information on floods and freezes, which users find helpful for route planning R11R14R15. However, recent updates have removed features like the rain map R4 and some users report a lack of live traffic cams .
365 Things to Do in Houston 365 Things to Do in Houston is intended to provide options for local activities and allows users to save plans . However, users report that the calendar feature doesn't work R34 and many links within the app are dead or lead back to the website .
Ease of Use edge: Houston TranStarR8R9R15R20
Houston TranStar Some users like the new design of Houston TranStar R8, and find it easy to check incident and construction maps R15. However, others criticize the new UI as horrible and confusing , report issues with the app not changing from portrait to landscape mode R9, and problems with dark mode making text unreadable R20.
365 Things to Do in Houston Users describe 365 Things to Do in Houston as user-friendly with multiple options . Despite this, the app is plagued by non-functional elements like the calendar R34 and dead hyperlinks , making it difficult to use effectively.
Reliability edge: Houston TranStarR1R7R10R13
Houston TranStar Houston TranStar is praised for posting incidents almost immediately R15 and being a reliable way to get an overview of traffic delays R15. However, many recent reviews highlight severe reliability issues, including connection problems R13R25, freezing , crashing , and inaccurate or outdated information R1R10R16. Some users report the app became unusable after updates R7R29.
365 Things to Do in Houston 365 Things to Do in Houston is highly unreliable, with users reporting constant crashes due to pop-up video ads R40. The app also fails to connect or load information, with links often being dead .
Price/Value edge: Houston TranStarR5R11R15R36
Houston TranStar Houston TranStar is free to download and provides vital traffic information for commuters R5R11. Despite its recent reliability issues, users still consider it a must-have for driving in Houston R15.
365 Things to Do in Houston 365 Things to Do in Houston is also free to download, but its value is diminished by constant pop-up ads that cause crashes R40 and its failure to provide comprehensive or functional information R36R38.
Support tieR25R29R34
Houston TranStar Reviews for Houston TranStar do not directly mention user support, but some users note that issues like the map not loading R29 or connection problems R25 persist despite troubleshooting, suggesting a lack of effective support or updates.
365 Things to Do in Houston One user attempted to submit an issue through app support for 365 Things to Do in Houston, but it only redirected them to the main website, indicating poor in-app support R34.
Pick Houston TranStar if

You regularly drive in Houston and need real-time traffic, accident, and road condition updates, and are willing to contend with potential connection or display issues from recent updates R5R11R15.

Pick 365 Things to Do in Houston if

You are looking for a very basic, potentially frustrating, and incomplete list of things to do in Houston, and don't mind frequent crashes or non-functional links R36R38R40.

Evidence note: Houston TranStar has a higher lifetime rating, but many recent reviews are negative, citing significant issues with functionality and reliability after updates. 365 Things to Do in Houston has consistently negative reviews regarding its core functionality and user experience.

Frequently asked

Does Houston TranStar provide real-time traffic information?
Yes, Houston TranStar is designed to provide real-time traffic delays, incident reports, and construction updates, with users noting it posts incidents almost immediately R15. However, some recent reviews indicate issues with information not updating or being inaccurate R10R16R27.
Are there issues with the latest version of Houston TranStar?
Yes, many users report significant issues with the latest version of Houston TranStar, including it being unusable R7, connection problems R13R25, freezing , crashing , and a confusing user interface . Some also miss features from older versions, like the rain map R3R4.
Is 365 Things to Do in Houston a reliable source for events?
No, 365 Things to Do in Houston is not considered a reliable source for events because users report that the app frequently crashes due to pop-up ads R40, the calendar feature doesn't work R34, and many links to event details are dead . Users also feel it misses many activities R36R38.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 42 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US The previous was much better.: This app doesn’t have the rain map, I don’t like this at all.
  2. [R11] Houston TranStar 5/5 · US Great: Definitely a must have if you travel regularly in Houston. From traffic accidents to floods and freezes, it keeps you informed of what’s going on out on the roads.
  3. [R14] Houston TranStar 5/5 · US Boop the snoot: If you’re looking for traffic cameras this is your stop
  4. [R15] Houston TranStar 3/5 · US An absolute MUST HAVE if you drive in Houston!: This is a reliable way to get an overview of traffic delays all over Houston. They post incidents almost immediately after they happen (not always the case with other navigation apps), and they inform you which lanes are affected. App makes it easy to check the incident & construction maps before you leave for your destination so you can quickly plan
  5. [R8] Houston TranStar 5/5 · US New Look: I like the new design. Need to get the web based map upgraded!
  6. [R9] Houston TranStar 3/5 · US Portrait to Landscape: This app is as detailed as you want to make it w/one exception. It doesn’t change from portrait to landscape when you change the angle of your phone. That is a problem. Please correct this feature
  7. [R20] Houston TranStar 2/5 · US Dark mode issues: You can't read incident details if your phone is set to dark mode. They appear as white text on a mostly white background.
  8. [R1] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Not Reliable: 100% reliability
  9. [R7] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Latest update is unusable: Latest update has made app unusable. It immediately requests two permissions but the graphics are so jacked up I can only click on one. I have also noticed the previous version no longer had information for most of the roads I use.
  10. [R10] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Road closed: 7/22/2024 Beltway 8 southbound "ROAD CLOSED"! The news reported correctly, but not TranStar! They show green with NO report of "all southbound lanes closed". Closed for months. TranStar is a joke!
  11. [R13] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US No connection: This app says it can’t establish a connection anthem tells me to check my (fully wi-do and also cell data) connection. Closing and reopening the app did not fix the problem. Truly useless.
  12. [R5] Houston TranStar 5/5 · US Vital: On my way to work with a coffee and senior citizen. I can’t afford to get stick in traffic.
  13. [R36] 365 Things to Do in Houston 2/5 · US Few attractions: I doubt you guys are fully reflecting or capturing well all the things to do
  14. [R25] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Worked one day: This app worked for one day yesterday. Today it keeps saying can’t read a connection and keeps trying to blame my Internet. My Internet is working fine and it only seems to be this app not getting a connection. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling and all the regular troubleshooting and nothing worked. Shame, this could be a really helpful tool if it worked
  15. [R29] Houston TranStar 2/5 · US Traffic map quit working: I used this app on the regular basis until a few weeks ago the map quit working. There is no updates and been frustrated that it does not work anymore.
  16. [R34] 365 Things to Do in Houston 2/5 · US Calendar doesn’t work: Tried submitting this through app support but that just sends you to the main website. Tapping calendar doesn’t pull up a calendar. The text changes to select dates, but that’s it.
  17. [R16] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Date and time not updated: It’s not in real time because it’s still showing me information for January
  18. [R27] Houston TranStar 1/5 · US Consistently Inaccurate: I have used this app and Waze for the last few years here in Houston and have found that Waze provides a generally accurate description of traffic conditions (as well as options to avoid), the Houston TranStar app is more usually inaccurate, generally underestimating the degree of traffic congestion. Frustratingly, as newer versions of the app are rolled out, reliability
  19. [R3] Houston TranStar 3/5 · US Bring the old version back!: I’ve deleted and re-installed the new version and it is not anywhere near as good as the older version
  20. [R38] 365 Things to Do in Houston 2/5 · US Houston, We have a problem: You are missing so much stuff going on . Your even missing normal daily things like shows at the zoo. I have to look at 3 or 4 other sites
  21. [R40] 365 Things to Do in Houston 1/5 · US Bombs Constantly: Steady stream of pop-up video ads locks up and bombs the app. Restarted 5 times in 5 minutes...now it’s history.

Synthesized from 42 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store