SmartController vs DH Fleet View
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/
DH Fleet View
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DH FleetView is a fleet tracking and telematics platform for businesses. Monitor your vehicles live on the map, review trips and history, check driver and tachograph status, and view on-board camera footage from your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DH Fleet View at every 2 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 · 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, DH Fleet View every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartController | DH Fleet View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brigade Electronics Group PLC | BhavaniSaiVaraPrasad Sukala |
In-app purchases
SmartController
No in-app purchases
DH Fleet View
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do SmartController or DH Fleet View have ads?
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