Comparison

Drive Smarter vs Sun Azimuths

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

Head to head
About

Drive Smarter

This app acts as a companion to compatible connected dashcams, allowing you to manage recordings, share clips, and access emergency features. It offers streamlined reporting for insurance and firmware updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Manage dashcam recordings
  • Download and trim video clips
  • Share recordings with contacts
  • Insurance claim reporting
  • Mayday emergency services
  • Remote snapshot photos
  • Device firmware updates
Features
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Drive Smarter enhances your driving experience when you are using select* connected Cobra and Escort devices. Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam. A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle. Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information. View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app. Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing. Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact. Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer. Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. *** Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen. currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information. * should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds ** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud. Terms of service: https://drivesmarter.com/eula/ Privacy policy: https://drivesmarter.com/privacy-policy/

About

Sun Azimuths

Features
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Shows the direction of the sun for the hours before and after local noon based on your latitude and date presented as a table of bearings (aka Azimuths). It is completely offline and does not need gps or internet to function. Ideal for those interested in improving their natural navigational techniques and increasing their knowledge of all the clues that time in nature provides. This app is an updated method from the older paper based tables. Nonetheless the user might still prefer to copy the Az values as a backup. Designed for ease of use all values are based on True North. Accuracy is within a few degrees and considered suitable for field purposes.

Screenshots

Drive Smarter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sun Azimuths at none against Drive Smarter's 2. Sun Azimuths also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Drive Smarter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drive Smarter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sun Azimuths asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drive Smarter ships an update every 2 weeks, Sun Azimuths every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Drive Smarter versus Sun Azimuths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrive SmarterSun Azimuths
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size761 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP.Peter Bleakley

Bugs and requests

Drive Smarter

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Spotty WiFi connection
  • Inconsistent speed limit display
  • Inability to connect to detector
  • Frequent disconnects from detector
  • Difficulty configuring WiFi hotspot
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  • Repeated alerts for single detect event
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Map not updating vehicle position
  • Impossible to delete emergency video file
  • Time not displaying correctly
  • Unable to download gallery videos
  • Firmware update not working
  • Camera shutting down unexpectedly
  • Inability to access recorded videos

Requested features

9 requests
  • Improve navigation app
  • Ability to launch app from CarPlay screen
  • Ability to send directions to app from other apps
  • Option to orient map in direction of travel
  • Ability to delete multiple videos at once
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  • Persistent sound settings
  • Longer verify alert toast message
  • Ability to see speed limits in metric units
  • Ability to connect to multiple WiFi hotspots

Sun Azimuths

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drive Smarter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
None

Sun Azimuths

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drive Smarter free?
Drive Smarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun Azimuths free?
Sun Azimuths is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drive Smarter or Sun Azimuths have ads?
Neither Drive Smarter nor Sun Azimuths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drive Smarter or Sun Azimuths?
Drive Smarter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sun Azimuths every 3 months. Most recently, Drive Smarter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sun Azimuths on November 5, 2026.

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