Comparison

MT5000 vs RideView Companion

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

Head to head
About

MT5000

Features
Read full description

With this app you are able to manage your Orbcomm MT5000 transponder. You can enter static data like ship's name and dimension or check the battery status. Orbcomm MT5000 is an AIS transmitter used for small vessel tracking (e.g. fishing vessels). Data stored in MT5000 can be read-out with this app via Bluetooth and are shown in the map view of your iPhone or iPad.

About

RideView Companion

This app connects to dash cams to assist with installation, incident review, and performance analytics. It enables drivers to dispute incidents, access device diagnostics, and manage driver identification for enhanced safety and accountability.

Highlights
  • Dash cam installation preview
  • Incident and scorecard viewing
  • Driver performance analytics
  • Coaching session completion
  • Incident dispute functionality
  • Device diagnostics access
  • Face recognition for driver ID
Features
Read full description

RideView Companion is a versatile and powerful tool for a driver or installer to interact with dash cams powered by the RideView video telematics platform. It automatically senses and connects to dash cams in its vicinity to help with: - Installing dash cams by observing the preview from road and driver-facing cameras - Viewing incidents and scorecards, improvement in their performance over time, and other analytics - Completing coaching sessions by reviewing videos shortlisted by fleet managers for review - Disputing incidents where you were not at fault - Accessing critical device diagnostics when troubleshooting dash cam issues in the field - Set the APN for the SIM - Obtain driver consent to record audio in the dash cam - Enrol images for face recognition. The face crop images submitted are for associating the driver’s face to his/her login/driverId. The driver is expected to let the dash cam know as to who will be driving the vehicle before the start of the trip. RideView platform compares the enrolled images (collected through the app) and the images obtained from the dash cam during the actual drive/trip. The objective is to be able to recognize and verify that the person driving the vehicle is indeed the person corresponding to the driverId. Everything is in a clean and fluid user interface that helps you get the job done quickly and effectively. Drive safely, and always with a RideView Companion at hand! CREDITS: Illustrations by Storyset(www.storyset.com).

Screenshots

MT50003 screens
RideView Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RideView Companion at every 2 months against MT5000's every 13 months. MT5000's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MT5000 ships an update every 13 months, RideView Companion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MT5000 versus RideView Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMT5000RideView Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherdock AGLightmetrics Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

MT5000

No in-app purchases

None

RideView Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MT5000 free?
MT5000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideView Companion free?
RideView Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MT5000 or RideView Companion have ads?
Neither MT5000 nor RideView Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MT5000 or RideView Companion?
MT5000 ships an update every 13 months, and RideView Companion every 2 months. Most recently, MT5000 was updated on September 9, 2026 and RideView Companion on September 16, 2026.

Other comparisons