# Drive Smarter vs Sun Azimuths

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 (#86 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drive Smarter | Sun Azimuths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 761 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565592379) | [Peter Bleakley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808301359) |

## What reviewers say

### Drive Smarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Navigation, #108 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Loyal customer
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Straight forward
- 👍 Works well when it works
- 👍 Consistent updates have really made the experience so much smoother

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection troubles while using CarPlay
- 🐛 Has bugs and flaws to fix immediately
- 🐛 Useless map in apple CarPlay
- 🐛 FAILS CONSTANTLY
- 🐛 Very slow ands buggish

**Reported bugs**

- Spotty WiFi connection
- Inconsistent speed limit display
- Inability to connect to detector
- Frequent disconnects from detector
- Difficulty configuring WiFi hotspot

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sun Azimuths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-azimuths/id6753765101)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*