Comparison

Speed Cameras Radar vs MapMetrics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speed Cameras Radar

This app detects speed cameras, police traps, and traffic light cameras. It provides real-time notifications and traffic updates from other users, even while navigating. Features include a map view, route display, and a background widget.

Highlights
  • Speed camera detection
  • Real-time traffic alerts
  • Route display with camera locations
  • Background widget functionality
  • Speed limit warnings
  • User-reported camera updates
  • Multi-country coverage
Features
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Discover all speed cameras, police traps, radars and traffic light cameras! Always know what speed cameras are around you. Even if you are navigating, you can see the speed cameras along the way and receive real time notifications. The app tells you about traffic, police, crashes, and more reported by other users in real-time. Why Speed Cameras Radar? ◦ Map - Discover all the speed cameras, speed traps, radars, traffic light cameras and more. ◦ Routes - Display the route on the map and find out the speed cameras along the way. ◦ Widget - Use the app on the background even when the phone is locked. ◦ Speedometer - Receive warnings when the speed is higher than the speed cameras limit. ◦ Integrate it with other apps - Integrate the app with external navigators. ◦ Report and vote speed cameras - You can upload your speed cameras and vote other’s speed cameras. ◦ High coverage - 42 Countries covered by speed cameras and supported by our app. Drive safe, drive with us! *Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ----- Privacy policy:  http://www.socialsmap.com/privacy-policy-ios.pdf

About

MapMetrics

Discover places visually with video previews and navigate with turn-by-turn guidance. Share favorite spots with friends and explore new locations together. Features real-time traffic and speed camera alerts.

Highlights
  • Video previews of places
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Speed camera alerts
  • Share favorite places
  • Build collections of spots
  • Community exploration
Features
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Discover places visually. Navigate smarter. Explore together. MapMetrics combines visual discovery with turn-by-turn navigation. Swipe through real video previews to find your next favorite spot, then navigate there with confidence. SWIPE TO DISCOVER Browse video previews of cafes, restaurants, shops & attractions • See what places actually look like before visiting • Discover hidden gems you'd miss on traditional maps • Find new spots like scrolling social media SHARE & EXPLORE TOGETHER • Share favorite places instantly with friends • Build collections of must-visit spots • See where your community is exploring • Create your local discovery network SMART NAVIGATION FEATURES • Real-time traffic updates • Speed camera alerts • Turn-by-turn voice guidance • Route optimization • Accurate mapping data across Europe THE SOCIAL DISCOVERY MAP Navigate to places you'll actually love. MapMetrics combines the discovery of social media with the navigation you need, all in one app. Whether you're discovering your hometown or exploring somewhere new, MapMetrics helps you find and navigate to the best places around you. Join 200k+ users discovering and navigating differently. Download now and start exploring.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Cameras Radar at 4.6 against MapMetrics's 3.0. Speed Cameras Radar also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 32) and review sentiment (49% vs 31%). MapMetrics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Cameras Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MapMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Cameras Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Cameras Radar has 1.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Speed Cameras Radar's written reviews are positive against 31% of MapMetrics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Cameras Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, MapMetrics every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speed Cameras Radar versus MapMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed Cameras RadarMapMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better3.0 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBigdream CorporationMapmetrics

Customer experience

Speed Cameras Radar

All ratings1,354 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative38.8%

MapMetrics

All ratings30 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%

Bugs and requests

Speed Cameras Radar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth Autostart not working consistently
  • Incorrect speed camera information
  • GPS not working
  • App crashing or not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to manually update camera locations
  • Waze-like live traffic and police reporting
  • Separate volume control for alerts

MapMetrics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Speed Cameras Radar

Subscriptions5
  • Premium version 12 months$2.991 Month
  • Premium version3 Days trial$11.996 Months
  • Premium version 6 months$11.996 Months
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  • Premium Version3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium version without ads$17.991 Year
One-time6
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Apple Watch App$3.99
  • Bluetooth auto-start$3.99
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  • Unlock Speed Cameras History$3.99
  • CarPlay App$3.99
  • Complete Premium Package$12.99
None

MapMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Cameras Radar free?
Speed Cameras Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapMetrics free?
MapMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speed Cameras Radar or MapMetrics?
Speed Cameras Radar is rated higher. Speed Cameras Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while MapMetrics averages 3.0 from 32 ratings.
Do Speed Cameras Radar or MapMetrics have ads?
Both Speed Cameras Radar and MapMetrics show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speed Cameras Radar or MapMetrics?
Speed Cameras Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapMetrics every 3 days. Most recently, Speed Cameras Radar was updated on October 26, 2026 and MapMetrics on October 24, 2026.

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