Comparison

VB SmartControl vs TruckNG

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

Head to head
About

VB SmartControl

This app connects to Motorola body-worn cameras, allowing users to view live feeds, tag footage, and manage recordings directly from their smartphone. It includes a viewfinder to help with camera placement and requires specific firmware versions for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Connects to VB400 and V500 body cameras
  • View live camera feed (ViewFinder)
  • Tag video footage
  • Manage recordings on mobile device
  • WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
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VB SmartControl is the companion smartphone app for the Motorola Solutions VB400 and V500 body-worn cameras. The app connects to the camera using WiFi and Bluetooth, enabling operators to view and tag video directly on their mobile devices. The ViewFinder feature allows you to see what your camera sees, to assist when mounting your camera. Note: VideoManager (VideoManager EX in North America) and device firmware must be: 16.1.0 or later for VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later); 24.4.1 or later for V500 devices.

About

TruckNG

Features
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Know Your Cost Per Mile — Before You Hit the Road. TruckNG puts professional-grade powertrain simulation in your pocket. Built for owner-operators, carriers, and logistics companies, TruckNG helps you build your truck from the ground up, test it against real route terrain, calculate the cost of every trip, and keep your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) under control — so every mile drives profit. WHY TRUCKNG? • Powertrain simulation on real routes — measure speed, gradeability, startability, and fuel efficiency on actual route profiles with distance and elevation data. • Trip cost calculation — know what each trip really costs before you accept it, now including route toll costs. • TCO analysis — understand the true cost of owning your truck and make profit-driven decisions. • Proprietary algorithms — simulations built on SAE-based technical foundations, refined for real-world conditions. • Share & collaborate — exchange powertrain configurations via URL or QR codes with your team or community. FREE TO START The free version lets you experience the app end to end: • Create one component per category: one vehicle, one engine, one transmission, one axle, one tire, and one maintenance record. • Download up to 3 routes from the map — choose the ones you actually drive and feel the app's power. • Receive shared components via URL or QR code — shared items occupy your free slot in that category. GO PREMIUM Unlock everything with an auto-renewable subscription via the App Store: • Unlimited components in every category. • Unlimited downloadable routes, with toll costs included. • Full trip cost calculation and TCO analysis. • All advanced features: route visualization, route analysis, fuel efficiency evaluation, and more. YOUR OFFICE, YOUR CAB, YOUR COUCH TruckNG goes wherever you do, with seamless performance and an intuitive design on iPhone and iPad — anytime, anywhere. Download TruckNG free today and start turning miles into profit.

Screenshots

VB SmartControl3 screens
TruckNG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VB SmartControl at none against TruckNG's 4. VB SmartControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). TruckNG's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. TruckNG sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. VB SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, TruckNG every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
VB SmartControl versus TruckNG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB SmartControlTruckNG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotorola Solutions, IncInnovatrix Technologies

In-app purchases

None

VB SmartControl

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TruckNG

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Premium$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium$7.991 Month
  • 12 Months Premium$49.991 Year
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  • 6 Months Premium$54.996 Months

Questions

Is VB SmartControl free?
VB SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruckNG free?
TruckNG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VB SmartControl or TruckNG have ads?
TruckNG shows ads; VB SmartControl does not.
Which is updated more often, VB SmartControl or TruckNG?
VB SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, and TruckNG every 10 days. Most recently, VB SmartControl was updated on October 15, 2026 and TruckNG on October 8, 2026.

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