Comparison

iVe vs SD

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

Head to head
About

iVe

This app helps investigators identify vehicle systems and acquire data for forensic analysis. It provides step-by-step guides and allows secure data sharing for collaboration.

Highlights
  • Identify vehicle systems
  • Acquire data forensically
  • View system identification guides
  • Step-by-step removal walkthroughs
  • Securely share acquired data
  • Conduct analysis on the go
Features
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Vehicles hold a vast amount of data that can be used to uncover critical information during an investigation and help determine what happened, where it occurred, and who was involved. iVe Mobile is a resource for investigators to identify vehicle systems, determine what information is obtainable, view system identification guides, access step-by-step walkthroughs for removing systems and instructions for acquiring data in a forensically sound manner. The mobile app also gives users the ability to view the contents of their collections and conduct analysis whenever and wherever they need to. Users can securely share data acquired with other investigators, prosecutors and clients so that they can quickly and easily collaborate through the identification, acquisition and analysis of vehicle data.

About

SD

Features
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The all-in-one companion for Street Dynamics traffic devices. Connect. Configure. Collect - and get back on the road. One App - Zero Hassle • SAM family / MC360 / EZ Speed Trailers - Retrieve survey files and adjust clock settings. • Traffic Data Collector 2 (TDC 2) – Retrieve survey files, view live traffic collection, and configure recording schedules. • Pole Mounted Graphic Display (PMG) - Configuration tabs for rapid on-site setup and exports. ■ HOW IT WORKS ■ Discover & Connect - Nearby Street Dynamics products appear instantly. Pick one to view vitals like battery level, firmware version, and time settings. Troubleshoot & Setup - View device location reporting, battery status/health, and live traffic collection from the palm of your hand. Schedule & Collect - Adjust collection intervals on the fly. When ready, transfer surveys wirelessly to your mobile device. Analyze & Share - Export data files straight to email or cloud storage. No SD cards, no ladders, no wasted trips. Key Features • Real-time device dashboard (battery, memory, survey recording). • Fast wireless survey download faster and more convenient than traditional in-person data offloading. • Streamlined PMG setup and management for quick provisioning, radar tuning, and data workflows. Permissions Required • Bluetooth - Discover and communicate with SAM 3 / TDC 2 / PMG devices. • Location (When Using) - Confirm location reporting without leaving the app. • Files & Media - Save and share exported traffic surveys. Device Requirements • iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 14 or later. • A Street Dynamics SAM family / MC360 / EZ Speed / TDC 2 / PMG with current hardware.

Screenshots

iVe4 screens
SD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SD at 13.0 against iVe's 16.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVe ships an update every 6 weeks, SD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iVe versus SD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVeSD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerla Inc.Applied Concepts Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

iVe

No in-app purchases

None

SD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVe free?
iVe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SD free?
SD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iVe or SD have ads?
Neither iVe nor SD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVe or SD?
iVe ships an update every 6 weeks, and SD every 2 months. Most recently, iVe was updated on October 24, 2026 and SD on October 25, 2026.

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