SmartController vs HaulDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartController
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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 – • Display live information including device, storage and network status • Playback footage stored on the MDR • View live images from the MDR • Create exclusive Wi-fi hotspots so that mobile devices can connect to individual MDRs • 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/
HaulDrive
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HaulDrive is an all-in-one driver and fleet operations app designed for haulage and transport businesses. It helps managers run day-to-day operations and helps drivers complete key tasks quickly. KEY FEATURES • Jobs & dispatch: send quick text-based jobs • Walkaround checks: daily vehicle inspections with defect reporting and photo evidence • Defects & maintenance: track reported faults and follow-up actions WHO IT’S FOR HaulDrive is intended for business fleet use. You’ll normally be invited by your company and provided access by your fleet admin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HaulDrive at every 3 days 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 · 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.
SmartController ships an update every 12 months, HaulDrive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartController | HaulDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brigade Electronics Group PLC | HaulDrive |
In-app purchases
SmartController
No in-app purchases
HaulDrive
No in-app purchases
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