What the Tech App of the Day: iExit
BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Technology Reporter
If you have ever been cruising down the interstate and asked yourself, “Should we get off at this
exit or wait for something better,” you are exactly who the iExit app is for.
iExit has been popular for years with truckers and RV travelers, but families and everyday road
trippers are finally catching on. It takes the guesswork out of highway stops and can save you
from settling for fast food when something much better is just a mile or two away.
The app uses your phone’s GPS to show exactly what is coming up at the next several exits.
Let’s say you are approaching Exit 336. On the surface, it might look like your only options are a
handful of restaurants. But iExit reveals the bigger picture. Wait one more exit, and suddenly
there are dozens of dining choices instead of just a few.
iExit does more than list places. It shows which direction to turn after you exit, how far you will
need to drive, and even pulls in Yelp reviews so you can judge your options without opening
another app. That alone makes it a favorite for the person riding shotgun.
Food is only part of the story. iExit also shows gas stations, hotels, rest areas, and electric
vehicle charging stations. If you are running low on fuel, this feature can really pay off. Gas
prices can vary widely from exit to exit, even on the same stretch of highway. A quick check of
iExit can show that you might save as much as forty cents a gallon by driving just a few more
exits.
All of this information is crowd-sourced, meaning it is updated by other drivers. According to
iExit, users contribute more than 350,000 updates every month. With millions of people using
the app, the information is surprisingly accurate and usually very current.
The iExit app is free to download for both iPhone and Android devices. If ads bother you, there
is a one-time two-dollar upgrade that removes them forever. The app also works with Apple
CarPlay, making it even easier to use while on the road.
If you are traveling by car, especially with family, iExit is one of those apps that quickly earns a
permanent spot on your phone. It is simple, smart, and genuinely useful for highway travel.
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