# Speed Cameras Radar vs MapMetrics

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Cameras Radar | MapMetrics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-cameras-radar/id1068298078/reviews)** | [3.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmetrics/id1634640103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bigdream Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235931555) | [Mapmetrics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634640105) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Cameras Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-cameras-radar/id1068298078)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version 12 months | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium version 6 months | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium version without ads | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Apple Watch App | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bluetooth auto-start | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Speed Cameras History | $3.99 | one-time |
| CarPlay App | $3.99 | one-time |
| Complete Premium Package | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bluetooth Autostart working again
- 👍 Accurate data
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Great app - Saves cost
- 👍 Perfect for ride share drivers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth Autostart not functioning as expected
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔊 Low speaker sound
- 🔍 Not detecting all cameras
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth Autostart not working consistently
- Incorrect speed camera information
- GPS not working
- App crashing or not functioning

**Requested features**

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


### MapMetrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmetrics/id1634640103)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*