Comparison

Quin Ride vs SWTracker

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

Head to head
About

Quin Ride

This app enhances motorcycle safety by syncing with a smart helmet. It offers automatic emergency alerts upon detecting a crash, professional event monitoring, and detailed ride analytics. It provides peace of mind for riders and their loved ones.

Highlights
  • Automatic crash detection and alerts
  • Emergency event monitoring (US only)
  • 911 integration for responders (US only)
  • Post-ride analytics (basic and pro)
  • Ride recording and mapping
  • Helmet and vehicle usage insights
Features
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The specialized smart safety system delivering peace-of-mind to riders and their loved ones since 2017, now with a suite of NEW features! The Quin app is the essential companion to your Quin Helmet. An all-new look and feel, designed to be the most advanced companion for your smart helmet! NEW Safety features offering protection, even when riding alone Q-Protect professional emergency event monitoring (only available in the United States) Q-Protect 911 Integration sending missing critical data to emergency responders if an emergency event is triggered. (only available in the United States) Mark Safe for rider and responder Event Log (crashes & SOS) My alerts manager Archive Alerts (Helmet Drop, SOS, Crash) Accepting/Rejecting Buddy Requests in App Help Now (Shows Live Alerts) - NEW Responder account features Call routing to local 911 closest to the safety event (only available in the United States) Mark Safe View other Responders during a live event Live Alerts Screens Home Analytics Post Ride analytics (Basic and Pro mode) NEW Personalized insights designed to give you more information about your ride. - Ride Recording - Post Ride Analytics (Basic and Pro mode) - Home Analytics - Emergency info - Event Information - Helmet Overview - Add Vehicle Manufacturer, Type and Registration Number - Percentages of Helmet and Vehicle used - NEW APEX Features for the athlete in you -Crash Pro analytics on impacts to the helmet -Unlimited SOS Alerts -QScore Analytics -Speed analytics -Distance analytics -Time analytics -Advanced Post Ride Analytics in Pro mode -Advanced Crash Analytics in Pro Mode -Polyline Data Mapping -Saving Routes -Weather Details The smart safety system that Discovery Channel, CNN, the biking world and more are talking about! The Quin Ride app is the only app that syncs with your helmet to bring your safety up-to-speed with the 21st century. The Quin Ride App is the essential companion for your Quin Design Helmet, providing you the ability to automatically trigger emergency alerts when your helmet detects a crash and so much more. Never be without a "Good Samaritan" and always ride protected. The features listed below are, and will always be, FREE FOREVER! Why? Because safety essentials should always be accessible. HELMET SYNCH - Let the Quin Ride App guide your Quin Design Helmet set up - Synch the Quin Ride App with your Quin Design Helmet - Get notifications alerting you when driving without pairing your helmet CRASH DETECTION - Crash Detection more accurate than app-based options - Crash Detection based on smart algorithm and uses specially designed, dedicated sensors in the helmet - Phone sensors are only used to triple-authenticate the crash - Automatically send alerts to 3 emergency contacts - Alerts send via notification, SMS, and email - Static Crash Location shared from the rider's helmet for up to 24 hours to help ensure accurate locating of injured rider - Cancel crash alert within 10 seconds to prevent notifications to emergency contacts - Never be without a "Good Samaritan" if unconscious or incapacitated by an accident EMERGENCY CONTACTS - Choose 3 reliable emergency contacts Terms of Service - https://quin-design-manuals.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Quin+Terms+of+Service.pdf Privacy Policy - https://quin-design-manuals.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Quin+Privacy+Policy.pdf

About

SWTracker

This app connects to Spotwalla.com to track your travels in real-time. It's designed for background operation, allowing you to record location points for custom trips. Ideal for long-distance travelers.

Highlights
  • Connects to Spotwalla.com
  • Tracks travel in real-time
  • Records location points
  • Supports custom trip creation
  • Runs in the background
  • Uses Swift and new networking frameworks
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NOTE: Before using SWTracker, please read the support FAQ questions: https://rvtechtools.com/support.html#swtrackerfaq. If you have any issues, please contact me at support@rvtechtools.com. Check out usage videos on my YouTube SWTracker playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI-_B2o7AiPoCGkzte6dfeUqrgkpV3b_4 SWTracker is the 2nd generation of SWConnect, the IOS tracking option for interfacing to the personal tracking manager, Spotwalla.com.   Spotwalla has transitioned to a new website, and with that a new JSON based API. This change necessitated a rewrite of SWconnect, and gave me the chance to update to newer approved networking frameworks, using the newer Apple supported language, Swift. SWTracker allows user to connect and track their travels on the new SpotWalla website: https://new.spotwalla.com. Spotwalla is a secure location manager, which supports several different devices (both physical and app based) for keeping track of location during travels. It is routinely used by long distance motorcycle riders, cyclists, boaters and even RV owners. SWTracker allow you to connect with your account on Spotwalla, and tracks your progress on a timed basis. IOS users previously were able to use the Google Latitude app to share their location with SpotWalla, however, Latitude was discontinued in August, 2013. SWTracker is intended to run in the background. General use once logged in, is to simply enable tracking, put the app in the background, put your phone in your pocket or phone stand and ride. Your location points will be stored with the device information on SpotWalla, and you can create custom trips which show your location over a specified time period. BATTERY USAGE INFO: SWTracker uses GPS information, and as such battery use will be similar to most navigation type of applications. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SWTracker now uses a new lower GPS accuracy strategy when the application is running on battery alone in the background, however it is always suggested to use external power when possible, and to turn off tracking in the app controls during periods when you are not moving.

Screenshots

Quin Ride4 screens
SWTracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SWTracker at 5.0 against Quin Ride's 3.3. SWTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Quin Ride's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quin Ride sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SWTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SWTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quin Ride has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Quin Ride's written reviews are positive against 100% of SWTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quin Ride ships an update every 3 weeks, SWTracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Quin Ride versus SWTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuin RideSWTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (32 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperQuintessential Design Inc.Raymond Davis

Customer experience

Quin Ride

All ratings32 ratings
Positive59.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.1%

SWTracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quin Ride

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$76.901 Year
None

SWTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quin Ride free?
Quin Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SWTracker free?
SWTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quin Ride or SWTracker?
SWTracker is rated higher. Quin Ride averages 3.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while SWTracker averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Quin Ride or SWTracker have ads?
Neither Quin Ride nor SWTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quin Ride or SWTracker?
Quin Ride ships an update every 3 weeks, and SWTracker every 8 months. Most recently, Quin Ride was updated on September 17, 2026 and SWTracker on September 10, 2026.

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