TYPE S Drive vs Walabot DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TYPE S Drive
Enhance your driving with WiFi-enabled backup cameras, dash cams, and parking sensors. These easy-to-install devices offer features like 360° recording, live streaming, and automatic accident detection, providing greater confidence on the road for daily commuters and road-trippers.
- 360° HD Recording
- Live Streaming
- VR Mode Viewing
- Park & Record Surveillance
- G-Sensor Accident Detection
- Solar Powered Options
- App Controlled Sharing
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Drive with confidence. TYPE S backup cameras, dash cams, and parking sensors will enhance your driving experience. These do-it-yourself-installation WiFi products give daily commuters, rideshare operators, and road-trippers the confidence they need to enjoy the road ahead of them. Drive safer today with TYPE S. Products powered by TYPE S Drive: • Drive 360 Dash Cam (BT57143) • Drive 360 Dash Cam with Live Streaming (BT530211) • 4K Dash Cam (BT530024) • Wireless Backup Camera (BT57799) • App View Backup Camera (BT56484) • App View and Solar Powered Parking Sensor (BT56485) Drive 360 Dash Cam (BT57143) • 360° HD Recording - Record the road and vehicle cabin simultaneously • VR Mode - Control the viewing experience and zoom for close-up looks with your phone • Share Your Ride – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media through the DRIVE 360 App • Park & Record - 24-Hr vehicle surveillance for peace of mind • G-Sensor Technology - Automatically locks video during an accident or break-in event. Drive 360 Dash Cam with Live Streaming (BT530211) • 360° HD Recording - Record the road and vehicle cabin simultaneously • Live stream to Facebook and YouTube • VR Mode - Control the viewing experience and zoom for close-up looks with your phone • Share Your Ride – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media through the DRIVE 360 App • Park & Record - 24-Hr vehicle surveillance for peace of mind • G-Sensor Technology - Automatically locks video during an accident or break-in event. 4K Dash Cam (BT530024) • App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app • 139° Wide Angle View - Expansive coverage to record enter road • Wide Dynamic Range – Clear recordings day or night • G-Sensor Technology – Auto saves video during an impact incident • GPS – Speed recording & map integration • Loop Recording – Continuous recording if SD card is full Wireless Backup Camera (BT57799) • Digital Signal – Ensure a secure link with no interference • Solar Rechargeable – Integrated solar panels recharge the camera battery • 120° Wide Angle Camera – Drive safer with an expansive rear view • Weatherproof IP67 Rated – All season weatherproof design • Wire-free Installation - Charge, pair, install & drive. App View Backup Camera (BT56484) • 110° wide angle camera with night vision • Easy Installation • Parking assistant lines App View and Solar Powered Parking Sensor (BT56485) • App view backup sensor with audio alert • Solar powered • Easy Installation
Walabot DIY
Visualize the inside of your walls with this device and app combination. It acts like an X-ray, locating studs, pipes, and wires up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for confident drilling and renovation projects.
- See through walls
- Locate studs
- Detect pipes
- Find wires
- Works on drywall
- Detects up to 4 inches deep
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Walabot DIY lets you see through your walls! Connect your Walabot DIY device (available at www.walabot.com/diy) to your phone for instant “X-Ray” vision. • Locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement • Works on drywall • Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep Want to hang a TV? See where the studs, the wires, and the pipes are and drill with confidence! Perfect for DIY-ers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by: ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications! Million walls scanned with the Walabot DIY! Learn more/order now at walabot.com ** Compatible from iPhone7 and above **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walabot DIY at 78% against TYPE S Drive's 13%. Walabot DIY also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.7) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Walabot DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 321 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TYPE S Drive's written reviews are positive against 78% of Walabot DIY's.
TYPE S Drive ships an update monthly, Walabot DIY every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | TYPE S Drive | Walabot DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (363 ratings) | 4.2 (321 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | 78.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 363 — better | 321 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Winplus North America Inc. | Vayyar Imaging LTD |
Customer experience
TYPE S Drive
Walabot DIY
Bugs and requests
TYPE S Drive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Walabot DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Inaccurate readings or missed objects
- Compatibility issues with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Integrated display instead of phone app
- Improved calibration process
- Compatibility with more wall types
- Automatic stud detection
In-app purchases
TYPE S Drive
No in-app purchases
Walabot DIY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TYPE S Drive free?
Is Walabot DIY free?
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Do TYPE S Drive or Walabot DIY have ads?
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