SANRAL vs Beame Mobile
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.
Beame Mobile
This app provides a stolen vehicle recovery service with a high success rate. It allows users to check their device status, report theft, and request insurance certificates. The service utilizes a wireless device installed in vehicles, offering national coverage and jamming detection.
- Stolen vehicle recovery service
- Device status checks
- Report stolen vehicle
- Request insurance certificate
- Wireless device installation
- National network coverage
- Jamming detection
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Beame, a brand by Powerfleet, ensures your stolen vehicle recovery is ‘Simply Sorted’, in the unfortunate event of a car theft or a hijacking, Beame offers a recovery service with one of the highest recovery rates on the market. The Beame Smartphone App makes it easy to check on your unit’s status, check your battery health, report a stolen vehicle, request your insurance certificate, sign up for the Beame Protect service or register a claim if you already subscribe to the Beame Protect Service. The app is free to download and can be used by all Beame customers. If you have an active Beame account, please access WhatsApp, or email customercare@beame.co.za or call 0860 BEAME1 (0860 232 631) for your app login credentials. The status on the app indicates whether your Beame unit is working and if the battery needs replacement – if you see a thumbs down then there may be a problem with the unit and you should contact us to resolve this via Whatsapp. Please note: Beame is for stolen vehicle RECOVERY ONLY. It's not a tracking service which enables you to view the live movement of your car on a map, however it is meant to display area based locations for when your vehicle is seen on the network. Our sophisticated technology enables us to find your vehicle once you report it as stolen. How does the Beame service work? The small, wireless device is installed into vehicles, trailers, caravans, motorcycles and quad bikes by one of our approved fitment centres. The installation is quick and easy as it is not connected to the car’s battery or wiring. The Beame device has a Lifetime Warranty and is powered by a battery that lasts for at least 3 years, after which it will be replaced at no charge (T&C’s apply). National Network coverage ensures your vehicle is covered anywhere in South Africa. Jamming Detect technology can detect vehicle jamming to alert the Control Centre, helping to combat vehicle theft. Beame is approved by all major insurance companies, and with VESA approval and ABS certification, you can rest assured that Beame offers the best stolen vehicle recovery service. Find out more here. Key Features: Wireless and non-intrusive installation Quick installation National network coverage Approved by major insurers Dedicated recovery teams Free recovery* Confidence checks Jamming detection for automated recovery Low battery alert Lifetime warranty* Smartphone App available *T&Cs apply
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SANRAL at every 3 months against Beame Mobile's every 10 months. SANRAL also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%). Beame Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SANRAL ships an update every 3 months, Beame Mobile every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SANRAL | Beame Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acumen Software | MiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
SANRAL
Beame Mobile
In-app purchases
SANRAL
No in-app purchases
Beame Mobile
No in-app purchases






