SANRAL vs Matrix Vehicle Tracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SANRAL
Manage your mobility services, view account balances, and top up your account. Report and track potholes, and access statements and transaction details. Easily contact customer service and manage your vehicles and subscriptions.
- View account balance
- Top up account
- Manage vehicles and tags
- Manage mobility service subscriptions
- Report and view potholes (online/offline)
- View and download statements/invoices
- Manage travel cards
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Use this App to: - View your Account Balance - Top Up your Account - Manage your Vehicles and Tags - Manage subscriptions to Mobility Services (Parking, Speed Alerts, etc.) - Report and View Potholes (online and offline) - View and Download Statements, Invoices and Receipts - View and Download Transaction Details - View your account and profile details - Update Your Contact Details - Reset your Mobility Account password - Log an Enquiry - Easily Contact SANRAL customer services - Login with your ABT Travel card and top up your ABT anonymous account - Register your Travel Card into your Mobility Account - Manage your Travel Cards (after you register a Mobility Account) Please note that if you already have a SANRAL account you don't have to register again to use this App, simply use your existing credentials to log in (the same details you would use for the SANRAL website). Should you not remember your password, you can reset it from the App main screen using the Password Recovery feature. In case you don't remember your ClientId, Username, or registered Email, please contact the Call Centre: 0800 726 725 Before using the new feature to report Potholes offline, make sure you have logged in successfully to the App at least once. This is for the App to remember your details and capture the Potholes locally on your device associated with your profile. Once your device is connected again (to any network, mobile, or Wi-Fi), the App will automatically upload in the background the Potholes that were captured while online. Allow a few minutes for the new Potholes to be displayed on the "My Reports" menu.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking
This app provides 24/7 vehicle monitoring and management, offering advanced security and personal safety features. It allows users to track their vehicle's live position, manage trip histories, and receive alerts for various events like theft or unauthorized movement. It also includes features for roadside assistance and accident alerts.
- GPS Pinpoint Positioning
- Vehicle Status Monitoring
- Trip History Tracking
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery
- Geo-Fencing Alerts
- Roadside & Medical Assist
- Crash Alerts
- Tax Logbook Generation
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Matrix, a leading brand in personal safety, vehicle tracking and recovery, offers advanced security and personal safety features, giving you complete peace of mind on and off the road. The innovative, easy-to-use Matrix App provides 24/7 vehicle monitoring and allows you to manage your vehicle from anywhere at any time. Subscribe to a Matrix solution to get free access to the Matrix App. Find out more on www.matrix.co.za. Key features of the Matrix Vehicle Tracking and Recovery app include: GPS Pinpoint Positioning View your vehicle’s live position on a map with GPS pinpoint locations, either street or satellite view. Vehicle Details Manage vehicle details, view status (parked, driving, etc.) and set alerts. Trips View individual trips on a map, trip histories and customize location names. Car Finder Locate any vehicle on your account from the app and navigate to its location. Stolen Vehicle Recovery Report your vehicle in case of theft or hijacking to initiate a recovery. GeoLoc Advanced Alert You are notified if your vehicle is moved without your consent if the Geoloc Advanced Alert is enabled on the app. It 'locks' the position of the vehicle. Power Down An alert is triggered when the Matrix unit’s main battery power is disconnected. Roadside & Medical Assist Request roadside and medical assistance 24/7 using the app or panic remote. Crash Alert The tracking device will detect impact and send an alert to the 24-hour response center if your vehicle is involved in an accident. Custom Geo-Fencing Create your own safety and danger zones to create a virtual perimeter around any location an the map; receive alerts when your vehicle enters the area. Border Alerts Notifies you when your vehicle gets near a South African border. No-Go Zones Alerts you when your vehicle enters pre-defined high-risk areas. License and Service Reminders Know when to renew your vehicle license and to book your next service. Tax Logbook Log private and business trips, fuel and maintenance costs on the app to generate a SARS compliant Tax Logbook. Mileage Tracking Track your monthly distance travelled for insurance purposes. UBI Data to Insurer Tracks mileage and driver behaviour for insurance purposes. Advanced Crash Data Detailed data of any vehicle accident for insurance purposes. Note: Accessible app features are dependent on subscribed services. Matrix, right by your side when it matters most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SANRAL at 10% against Matrix Vehicle Tracking's 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SANRAL | Matrix Vehicle Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acumen Software | MiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
SANRAL
Matrix Vehicle Tracking
In-app purchases
SANRAL
No in-app purchases
Matrix Vehicle Tracking
No in-app purchases




