Comparison

SmartController vs FleetFusion Driver

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

FleetFusion Driver

Features
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FleetFusion Driver is the daily-driver app for fleets that want vehicle checks done properly, every time β€” without the paperwork. Run a complete walk-around inspection in minutes. The app guides you through every angle of the vehicle with on-screen overlays, sends each photo to our AI for instant damage detection, and asks you to retake only the angles that need it. Add notes at the end and the report is filed automatically. VEHICLE INSPECTIONS β€’ AI-assisted walk-around with 11-angle photo capture β€’ Damage detection as you shoot β€” retake rejected angles only β€’ Custom checklists with photo, signature, damage-map and free-text items β€’ Notes and supporting photos for any item that fails β€’ Resume mid-flow if you're interrupted NUMBER PLATE SCANNING β€’ Point the camera at a registration plate and the AI reads it β€” your vehicle is loaded automatically β€’ Manual entry whenever scanning isn't practical COMPLIANCE AT A GLANCE β€’ Live status of every certificate, licence and document β€” colour-coded by what's due β€’ Tap any item to preview, update an expiry, or upload a renewal β€’ Warnings before things expire DRIVER COACHING β€’ Watch assigned coaching videos at your own pace β€’ Progress is tracked automatically β€” pick up where you left off β€’ Mandatory videos must be watched in full to be marked complete INCIDENTS AND NEAR-MISSES β€’ Report on the spot with photos, sketches and witness details β€’ Locations pinned on the map, powered by Trimble Maps FUEL AND EXPENSES β€’ Log refuels with mileage, cost and receipt photo β€’ Submissions retry automatically when you're back in coverage BUILT FOR THE ROAD β€’ Works offline β€” submissions queue until you reconnect β€’ Step counting and GPS distance captured during walk-around for compliance evidence β€’ Light and dark mode β€’ Native iPhone build β€” fast, responsive, battery-friendly FleetFusion Driver is the mobile companion to the FleetFusion fleet-management platform. A FleetFusion account is required β€” speak to your fleet administrator if you need access.

Screenshots

SmartController4 screens
FleetFusion Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FleetFusion Driver at every 9 days against SmartController's every 12 months. SmartController's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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, FleetFusion Driver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmartController versus FleetFusion Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartControllerFleetFusion Driver
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigade Electronics Group PLCFleetFusion.AI

In-app purchases

None

SmartController

No in-app purchases

None

FleetFusion Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartController free?
SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FleetFusion Driver free?
FleetFusion Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartController or FleetFusion Driver have ads?
Neither SmartController nor FleetFusion Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartController or FleetFusion Driver?
SmartController ships an update every 12 months, and FleetFusion Driver every 9 days. Most recently, SmartController was updated on September 28, 2026 and FleetFusion Driver on September 29, 2026.

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