The National Public Toilet Map is a utility app for iOS that locates over 23,000 public and private toilets across Australia.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app to manage incontinence or travel needs by finding accessible facilities, reducing the social and physical anxiety of navigating public spaces.
For Australians affected by incontinence, families with young children, and travelers requiring accessible facility information.
What does it look like?
Key features
Locates over 23,000 public and private facilities across Australia using map-based discovery.
Displays specific facility features including hoists, sharps disposal, and adult change facilities, securing government funding.
Allows users to submit facility updates to maintain database accuracy, reducing operational overhead.
How much does it cost?
The app is a government-funded public service tool with no monetization or paid tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
The app has entered a zombie state, with no updates released in the last 268 days. The latest version provided only minor bug fixes and branding updates, indicating a lack of active development or feature expansion. Given the significant duration since the last release, the development momentum is effectively stalled.
Who built it?
Human Solutions Pty
2 apps tracked · Health & Fitness
National Public Toilet MapUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for National Public Toilet Map
How's the Health & Fitness market?
The app maintains a 4.5-star rating across 23 reviews, reflecting its niche utility. The lack of updates over the last eight months signals a maintenance-mode posture that limits its ability to compete with broader mapping platforms.
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Key takeaways for National Public Toilet Map
Where is it heading?
The market for accessibility mapping is consolidating, with general-purpose platforms adding features that previously required niche apps. The app's future depends on its ability to leverage its government-mandated data to remain the definitive source of truth for specialized accessibility needs.
- The app remains in maintenance mode, which preserves its current user base but prevents growth against modern mapping competitors.
The SWOT
- Accessibility attribute tagging supports the National Continence Program mandate, securing government funding.
- Integration with third-party navigation APIs could expand reach beyond the current niche user base.
Next best moves
Automate user-generated update verification because the current 8-month update gap risks data obsolescence → increase facility accuracy
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a maintenance-mode state with no functional changes, but the analytical focus has sharpened regarding the risks of data obsolescence and the specific needs of the incontinence-affected user base.
Bottom line
The app secures its position through specialized accessibility data, but the eight-month update silence risks obsolescence against general-purpose mapping rivals, so the PM must prioritize a community-driven data refresh to maintain relevance.
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