# Speed Cameras Radar vs Radar Detector

The clearest difference is ads: Radar Detector at none against Speed Cameras Radar's shown. Speed Cameras Radar's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 156). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Cameras Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Radar Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speed Cameras Radar against 4.5 for Radar Detector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Cameras Radar has 1.4K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Speed Cameras Radar's written reviews are positive against 33% of Radar Detector's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Cameras Radar | Radar Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-cameras-radar/id1068298078/reviews)** | [4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-detector-camera-tracker/id6743084193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bigdream Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235931555) | [Iryna Ponurko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807086043) |

## 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


### Radar Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-detector-camera-tracker/id6743084193)

Receive real-time alerts for speed cameras and other road hazards while driving. This app provides voice notifications and audio warnings, even when running in the background or with the screen off. Contribute to a continuously updated database of camera locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time radar detection alerts, Voice and audio notifications, Background operation with screen off, Up-to-date radar database, User contribution to camera database, Seamless compatibility with other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Cameras Radar free?

Speed Cameras Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Radar Detector free?

Radar Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Cameras Radar or Radar Detector?

Speed Cameras Radar is rated higher. Speed Cameras Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Radar Detector averages 4.5 from 156 ratings.

### Do Speed Cameras Radar or Radar Detector have ads?

Speed Cameras Radar shows ads; Radar Detector does not.

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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.*