Altec Smart Security System vs YADA Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altec Smart Security System
Monitor your home remotely with live video IP cameras and receive instant alerts for motion or sound detection. Control smart home devices using voice commands through integrated speakers.
- Remote camera monitoring
- Motion and sound alerts
- Voice-controlled smart home
- Live video streaming
- 24/7 home surveillance
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The Altec Smart Security System app allows you to easily connect and control your Live Video IP Cameras via any mobile device from anywhere and to setup your Live Voice Speakers to control your smart home with your voice. With the Altec Smart Security System app, you can see what is going on in your home 27/7. Get automatic alerts from your Live Video IP Cameras on motion and sound detection events. The Speakers section is the entry point for the quick start guide and user manual for your Live Voice Speakers.
YADA Drive
Enhance your driving experience with WiFi dash cams that offer easy DIY installation. Record your journeys with high-quality video, GPS tracking, and impact detection for added safety and peace of mind on the road.
- App Controlled Recording
- Wide Angle View
- Wide Dynamic Range (Day/Night)
- G-Sensor Impact Detection
- GPS Speed & Map Integration
- Loop Recording
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* Drive with confidence. * YADA dash cams 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 YADA Products powered by YADA Drive: ● 4K RoadCam Pro (BT58189) ● 1080P RoadCam (BT58187) 4K RoadCam Pro (BT58189) ● App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app ● 150° 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 1080P RoadCam (BT58187) ● App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app ● 140° 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YADA Drive at every 3 weeks against Altec Smart Security System's every 2 months. YADA Drive also leads on ratings volume (235 vs 59). Altec Smart Security System's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.
Altec Smart Security System holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 235 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Altec Smart Security System's written reviews are positive against 5% of YADA Drive's.
Altec Smart Security System ships an update every 2 months, YADA Drive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altec Smart Security System | YADA Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (59 ratings) — better | 1.5 (235 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews — better | 5.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 235 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sakar international inc., | ADC Solutions USA, LLC |
Customer experience
Altec Smart Security System
YADA Drive
Bugs and requests
Altec Smart Security System
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
YADA Drive
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent disconnections from camera
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Unable to delete or format SD card
- Slow video download speeds
Requested features
4 requests- Bluetooth connectivity instead of WiFi
- Support for CarPlay integration
- Improved app UI and user experience
- Ability to view all 3 cameras at once
In-app purchases
Altec Smart Security System
No in-app purchases
YADA Drive
No in-app purchases
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