Comparison

SmartController vs CameraMatics ZERO

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

Head to head
About

SmartController

Features
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Brigade’s new SmartController dongle and app allows users to remotely configure a Brigade MDR via the SmartController app. Features include – β€’ Display live information including device, storage and network status β€’ Playback footage stored on the MDR β€’ View live images from the MDR β€’ Create exclusive Wi-fi hotspots so that mobile devices can connect to individual MDRs β€’ Export data, upgrade firmware, load configuration data and much more For more information on SmartController and Mobile Digital Recording, visit - https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-hub/

About

CameraMatics ZERO

Features
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Empowering safer drivers. Supporting safer roads. All from a smartphone. CameraMatics ZERO is our innovative, hardware-free driver safety app. This privacy-first solution helps businesses and their teams contribute to safer roads and a more sustainable future β€” with no data sharing, no installations, and zero hassle. - Improve road safety β€” for everyone ZERO gives employees, their friends, and families the tools to become safer drivers through real-time feedback, personalised tips, and driver scores β€” all based on real driving behaviour. - Champion Vision Zero Your business can take a stand on road safety. By adopting ZERO as an employee benefit, you're not just protecting your people, and their loved ones, β€” you're contributing to safer communities and leading by example. - Zero data sharing ZERO is built with zero data sharing by default, meaning no visibility between employees and employers unless explicitly enabled. That means full privacy, effortless adoption, and no resistance. - No hardware. No installations. Just download the app and start driving. ZERO runs entirely through your smartphone β€” making it fast and cost-effective to roll out across teams, families, and even global offices. - Enable emissions reporting (optional) Need to support Scope 1 and 3 emissions reporting or manage business travel expenses? ZERO can enable optional data sharing to support sustainability goals and streamline travel admin β€” but only when you want it. This application will use location services and may increase battery usage. This application can also use camera and photos for media.

Screenshots

SmartController4 screens
CameraMatics ZERO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CameraMatics ZERO at every 3 weeks against SmartController's every 12 months. SmartController's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartController ships an update every 12 months, CameraMatics ZERO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmartController versus CameraMatics ZERO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartControllerCameraMatics ZERO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB355 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigade Electronics Group PLCProvision Vehicle Cameras Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SmartController

No in-app purchases

None

CameraMatics ZERO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartController free?
SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CameraMatics ZERO free?
CameraMatics ZERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartController or CameraMatics ZERO have ads?
Neither SmartController nor CameraMatics ZERO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartController or CameraMatics ZERO?
SmartController ships an update every 12 months, and CameraMatics ZERO every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartController was updated on October 8, 2026 and CameraMatics ZERO on September 29, 2026.

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