511 Wisconsin for Android

Trust the other reviews. If you came here to simply view road conditions delete the app and use the 511wi website. You *must* consent to location tracking and obtrusive pop ups while using the app. I’m leaving this review to warn others and hopefully the developer will revert back to the prior app configuration which was simple and worked well.

When I found this app to download, i wondered how it could have such a low rating. Now I know. I only use it while passengering, so I don’t mind the zooming, etc., but what I DO mind is that every 12 seconds for no discernible reason, the map disappears and I get a big “Call 511” button. I don’t want to call you, that’s why I got the app. So I close out the “Call 511” window and go back to the map. 15 seconds later, it pops back up again. Make it stop. If I wanted to call you, i would call you. It’s sad because the MN one is excellent and to go from one to the other illustrates just how bad this one is.

I don’t wont to allow you my location or push notices and can’t advance without allowing… delete

Access to my location is not required to provide road conditions, but is required to use the app. Even just “Allow While Using” is not sufficient to to permit use of the app. This is a non-starter.

This app is only useful if you are traveling on large major highways. The apps for Minnesota and Iowa are extensive and cover all major roads and highways, but I’ve been waiting years for a decent road conditions app for Wisconsin. Don’t waste your time downloading this one unless you only need conditions for major highways.