Spotlight by Verizon Connect vs Powerfleet Unity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spotlight by Verizon Connect
Access near real-time fleet and driver information from anywhere. Improve safety and efficiency with quick access to vehicle locations, driver details, and alerts. Streamline communication with drivers through in-app calling and messaging.
- Real-time vehicle and asset tracking
- Driver information and contact
- Near real-time alerts for driver behavior
- In-app driver messaging and calling
- Search for vehicles, drivers, and locations
- Map and list views of fleet status
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Verizon Connect’s Spotlight App puts the power of the Fleet & Reveal platform in the palm of your hand, helping to improve both the safety and efficiency of daily business operations. The mobile app lets you quickly identify crucial information about your vehicles, drivers, or assets, and take decisive action at any time from nearly anywhere. Why use it: Better visibility Whether you are in the office, on the road, or at home, Spotlight lets you quickly access near real-time information about your vehicles, assets, and drivers. Improved communication Streamline your communication with your drivers with the ability to call or send messages directly from the Spotlight app with a single click. Easy Onboarding Easily get up and running with Spotlight -- designed based on customer feedback. No experience or training required. What’s included: Map Quickly identify the location and status of all vehicles, assets, and places in near-real-time or review vehicle history via a single map, list, or detailed view with no limit on the number of vehicles/assets you can view at once. Drivers tab Easily find a specific driver and get detailed information (i.e. name, vehicle, current location, contact information, and recent alerts). Alerts tab Manage your driver’s behavior with near real-time alerts (i.e. harsh driving, idling, and speeding) that are color-coded based on assigned priority and provide key details to give more context on the event. Search Easily find your vehicles, drivers, and places in the system by searching for a name (or even partial name). Feedback Want to tell us how you feel about Spotlight? Leave comments and feedback directly on the app to influence future enhancements. Not a Verizon Connect customer? Contact the Verizon Connect team at 1 (866) 844 2235 to get started.
Powerfleet Unity
Manage your fleet and assets remotely with real-time monitoring, location tracking, and team communication features. Gain insights into asset history and diagnostics while on the go. This app is exclusively for existing Powerfleet customers.
- Real-time fleet monitoring
- Asset location and diagnostics
- Geofence tracking
- Assign drivers and find assets
- Team communication
- Historical asset insights
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Fleet manager is always busy. That’s why we’ve built a new Unity app, designed to support you while you are on-the-go. Download now and stay connected with your fleet: • Monitor fleet in real-time: View your vehicles, assets, and geofences all in one place and get the latest updates on an asset’s location, diagnostics, and sensor data. • Have fleet and asset management at your fingertips: Assign a driver or find nearby assets with the tap of a button. • Get in touch with your team: Gain quick access to call or text (coming soon) your staff assigned to an asset. • Gain insights and visibility on the go: Know where your assets have been and what events have taken place to help answer your questions even while you’re on the move. Stay tuned as we constantly add new features and improve existing ones. This app is only available for Powerfleet customers; please only download and install this app if you have a valid Powerfleet account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spotlight by Verizon Connect at 4.7 against Powerfleet Unity's 2.4. Spotlight by Verizon Connect also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 14) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spotlight by Verizon Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spotlight by Verizon Connect has 6.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Spotlight by Verizon Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Powerfleet Unity's.
Spotlight by Verizon Connect ships an update fortnightly, Powerfleet Unity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spotlight by Verizon Connect | Powerfleet Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better | 2.4 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verizon Connect Inc. | Complete Innovations Inc |
Customer experience
Spotlight by Verizon Connect
Powerfleet Unity
In-app purchases
Spotlight by Verizon Connect
No in-app purchases
Powerfleet Unity
No in-app purchases
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