# PhantomALERT > Virtual radar detector with safety location alerts for traffic tickets and accidents. (iPhone/iPad app by PhantomALERT Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantomalert/id371975380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PhantomALERT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371975383) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 45 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more - Released: 2010-06-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantomalert/id371975380/reviews.md ## What is PhantomALERT? Simply download over 400,000 enforcement and safety locations and transform your device into a virtual radar detector. You will receive Audible and Visual alerts giving you ample time to slow down and be aware of your surroundings. Speed traps, red light cameras, speed cameras, virus alerts, you will see them before they see you. If you hate traffic tickets, then this is a service for you. The first time it works, it has paid for itself. With PhantomALERT on your GPS or SmartPhone you can drive anywhere in the US or Canada ticket and accident free. PhantomALERT™s database is the largest, most accurate in the world and constantly updated by thousands of drivers like you. No more traffic tickets. Fast & Easy download. Join the millions of satisfied users today. ## Key features - Virtual radar detector - Over 400,000 safety locations - Audible and visual alerts - Speed trap detection - Red light camera alerts - Speed camera alerts - Virus alerts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Plan | $2.99 | one-time | | 1-Year Plan | $4.99 | one-time | | 3-Year Plan | $49.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Plan | $9.99 | one-time | | One Year Plan - Special | $20.99 | one-time | | 3 - Year Plan Special | $34.99 | one-time | | Three Year Plan - Special | $24.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Plan - Special | $49.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Plan - Special 2 | $29.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Plan - Special 3 | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of PhantomALERT? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💰 Saves money on tickets - 🚨 Alerts for speed traps and cameras - 🚦 Live traffic camera feed - 👍 Useful for drivers - ✅ Accurate alerts (sometimes) - ⭐ Good customer support (historically) - 🗺️ Helpful for navigation **Cons** - ❌ App not working anymore - 🚫 Unable to contact company - 💸 Company is a scam - ⚠️ Network is down - 🔌 Garmin info doesn't download - 😠 Developers arrogant and belligerent - 🚫 Blocked account - ❌ Could not register - 🐛 App is clunky - 👎 Not accurate - 🗑️ Garbage app - 🔋 Drains battery - 📉 User base shrinking - 🐌 Slow or non-existent tech support - ❓ Unclear colored circles - 🚫 Cameras won't work in Texas - 📐 Limited interface - 🔇 Low voice notifications - 🔄 Map doesn't turn with car - 📷 Useless traffic cam - 🔊 Obnoxious alerts - ⚠️ Alerts on irrelevant paths - 🎶 Shuts down music - ❌ Subscription required/expensive - 🤥 Misleading advertising (not free) - 🔒 Registration required - 🚫 Account suspended - ❌ Login issues - 🪲 Bugs in app - 📉 Poor GPS accuracy - 💰 Overpriced subscription - 🗑️ Useless app - 😵 Driving me up a wall (map behavior) - 🚫 No more updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App not working anymore - Network is down - Garmin info doesn't download - Account suspended - Invalid user and password - Login issues - Could not register, error connecting to server - Map doesn't turn with car - Traffic cameras not available - Voice notifications too low - App shuts down music playback - Obnoxious continuous alerts - Alerts on irrelevant paths - Cameras won't work in Texas - Limited interface, cannot zoom - Map shows user driving off screen - Traffic cam shows old images or unavailable - App talks loudly when on silent - Server issues - Login tells email and password don't match - App hasn't been updated since Feb 2013 **Most requested features** - Ability to remove old police alerts - Zoom out and navigate map freely - Volume control for alerts - Ad-supported option instead of subscription - Improve UI - Allow viewing more of the map - Make interface more user-friendly - Option to see map without cameras - Program screen to scroll like normal GPS - Make traffic cam space more useful (directions, music, etc.) - Add manual, daily, weekly refresh options - Fix music playback interruption - Make alert sounds specific to alert type ## Recent user reviews (10 of 90) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantomalert/id371975380/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t *2023-07-02* Don’t bother anymore, THIS APP IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE! ### 1/5 — Can’t contact company *2021-10-16* BE WARNED! - Unable to contact PhantomAlert by website, email, or phone! ### 1/5 — Purchase *2021-06-05, version 5.2.1* Your company is a scam may ,2nd you took 59.99 from me for your product still haven’t receive it try to call on that phone number you listed no answer I hope the law catches up to you taking peoples money like you do it’s called stealing my name is Peter Sbarra 407 461 9344 remember that name I’m not done reporting you scam ### 2/5 — Application keeps staying the network is down *2020-11-01* I don’t know what you all did but it doesn’t work anymore. I cannot even change my password or even try to get to your website. Please advise. ### 1/5 — Garmin info doesn’t download to my Mac *2020-08-23* I bought this more to use on my Garmin than on my phone. I did everything I was supposed to. I registered and set a password. I verified my account. I tried to download info for my Garmin; the download didn’t happen. Tried to contact support. Support requires ID and password. Login tells me my email and password don’t match. This is useless if I can’t download and can’t get help. I want my money back. ### 1/5 — Developers arrogant and belligerent *2019-10-27* App is a joke. Poorly and hastily made. See other negative reviews. Map is very small, almost useless. Its overshadowed by all the other junk that should be on its own separate page. Developers not open to feedback. developers are bullies. Is the app made by ex cons? App should be pulled from the store. Use Trapster instead it's free and it's awesome! Edit. Finally the app will be pulled. I received a whiny email about them complaining. I blocked them. I am surprised people put up with this app for so long. ### 5/5 — Frustrated DC driver. App works. Very needed *2019-10-12* My customer showed me this app and I must say I could ha e used it 3 tickets $300 worth before. I’ve been using app for a while now and so far no tickets. Accurate and in your face visual and audio alerts. Very good for speed traps and speed cams. Also love the live traffic cam feed. Nice to know if traffic is bad or if snow is removed from roads. Overall, useful app. Would definitely recommend it if you drive and hate the big brother cabs grab in the name of safety. Am keeping my cash where it belongs... in my pocket! Lol ### 1/5 — Blocked *2019-07-29* I am a lifetime member of PhantomAlert but I have not used it for sometime because for the past 18 years I’ve been in the role of a caregiver . I’m trying to get my life together and I decided that I would re-download PhantomAlert. When I first entered my user’s name I initially created my account and a new password, everything work well for about a week the app performed great. Now the trouble began. The app began asking me to sign in with my users name and password and now I get the message stating (Invalid users and password.). After repeatedly trying to logged in, I am now being told that my account has been suspended. I was then ask to contact support but when asked for my users name which I never changed, I am now told my account is suspended for reasons unknown to me. Now, I am at a stalemate I’m at a point wher I can’t contact the website at all. I rush customer support would contact me to solve my problem. ### 1/5 — Could not even register. Got an Error *2019-07-26* When I tried to register for the app it gave me an error and said it could not connect to the server. ### 5/5 — FINALLY! *2019-03-11* Finally found a app that is Stable! I use this app along with a Cobra iRad radar detector. When compared to radar detector alerts, it's pretty accurate! As for the negative reviews, use with a radar detector for comparison results. If you travel the same roads a lot, you should be confident with this app. I will eventually upgrade to the lifetime subscription. I give this app 6 stars ****** PS. Lightening Fast Customer Support. Thanks you saved my Road Trip!! ## Frequently asked questions about PhantomALERT ### What does PhantomALERT do? PhantomALERT transforms your device into a virtual radar detector by downloading over 400,000 enforcement and safety locations. It provides audible and visual alerts to give you ample time to slow down and be aware of your surroundings, helping you avoid traffic tickets and accidents. ### What kind of alerts does PhantomALERT provide? The app provides alerts for various enforcement and safety locations, including speed traps, red light cameras, speed cameras, and virus alerts. These alerts are delivered both audibly and visually to ensure you are informed. ### Is PhantomALERT free to use? The application is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. These purchases likely relate to accessing the full database or advanced features. ### Where can I use PhantomALERT? PhantomALERT can be used anywhere in the US or Canada. The app's database is constantly updated by users, ensuring accuracy and coverage across these regions. ### How does PhantomALERT help me avoid traffic tickets? By providing timely audible and visual alerts for speed traps, red light cameras, and speed cameras, PhantomALERT gives you the opportunity to slow down and comply with traffic laws. This proactive notification system is designed to help users drive ticket-free. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.2.2 — 2024-04-11 bug fixes ### 5.2.1 — 2021-04-13 Updates to work properly. ### 5.2.0 — 2015-10-06 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - new modern design - functionality improvement - bug fixes ### 3.0.0 — 2013-02-04 Bug fixes In-App Purchase Functionality improvements ### 2.0.3 — 2012-04-24 2.0.3 Bug fixes. 2.0.0 Improved user interface. Improved user experience. Improved alert algorithm. Ability to report, rate and delete alerts Improved live traffic camera feed. Ability to customize alert types. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*