Comparison

aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams vs Camera Detector

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

Head to head
About

aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams

This app transforms your device into an advanced car dashboard, displaying navigation, speed camera alerts, and trip data in a 3D interface. It offers a HUD mode for windshield projection and detailed trip logging with weather forecasts.

Highlights
  • HUD Mode for windshield projection
  • Editable speed and redlight camera database
  • Combined 3D speed, location, and altitude log graph
  • Short-time weather forecast
  • iPod playlist remote control
  • Photo camera with image marking
Features
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Advanced car digital dashboard combining map, routing, tracking, photo and speed cameras functionality wrapped into nicely polished 3D user interface. Key features: - HUD MODE - EDITABLE FIXED AND REDLIGHT SPEED CAMERAS DATABASE - UNIQUE COMBINED SPEED, LOCATION and ALTITUDE 3D LOG GRAPH - SHORT-TIME WEATHER FORECAST - IPOD PLAYLIST REMOTE CONTROL - PHOTO CAMERA WITH IMAGE MARKING aSmartHUD visualizes your - current and average speed - time - elapsed trip time - heading - altitude - distance/time to stored Home location - distance to the trip starting point - maximum reached speed, altitude and distance to starting point for the current trip and all the trips your ever did, - current playing music track - weather forecast for nearest 48 hours the with 3-hour time interval. Also it shows - positions of the nearest known speed cameras - color coded distance to the nearest known speed camera and it's speed limit, if known; The fixed cameras database includes an information about speed cameras in - Europe (whole EU) - USA - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - Brazil - South Africa - Singapore - United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - HongKong - Kuwait - Russia - Thailand You can edit the database by adding or removing the speed cameras and set cameras speed limit. NOTE: It's not guaranteed all speed cameras in your area are included into the database. However, we will release database updates right after the new information will become available. - Tapping the "HUD" icon mirrors all the text, so if you position the iPhone horizontally under your car's windscreen you can see perfectly readable half-transparent reflection of the picture displayed. 
Note: this mode works pretty well at night time and twilight, but on direct sunlight the screen brightness can be insufficient. - aSmartHUD can keep track on 4 speed limits, giving a warning each time you crossing it. Normally, it's legal speed limits within cities, local roads and high-speed motorways. "Never exceed speed" is the speed you should not exceed under any conditions. Like technical limit of your vehicle or the point where government can arrest your driving license. - 3D Trip Log Graph - unique way to represent the speed, location and altitude data in a single 3D graph. Color coded speed and altitude chart is constantly adjusted according to your moving trajectory. In Track Preferences, you can set the transparency of all the components of the chart or switch them off completely. - Apple and OpenStreet maps in several flavors and color modes. - Landscape and portrait screen modes. - "Records" screen, with maximum reached speed, altitude and distance from start. - Different measurement units, display color schemes (6 available), log type, sounds and more. - Select the music iPod Playlist, pause, play, skip or rewind it's items, set the player in Shuffle or Repeat mode. - Advanced location Info (longitude and latitude, GPS measurement precision) and more. - Local weather forecast;

About

Camera Detector

Features
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The speed camera detector alerts you to speed camera, traffic jam, road hazards and accidents on your route. The GPS speedometer ensures a smooth drive with live traffic updates, speed tracking, and instant safety alerts. Whether you're driving in the city or on the highway, this all in one traffic app keeps you informed on the road. Key Features Of Speed Camera Detector: GPS Speedometer & Speed Limit Alerts: With speed limiter & speed tracker track your speed limit in real-time with analogue and digital displays. Get ring or vibration alerts to stay within limits and monitor your average & maximum speed with precise GPS tracking. The GPS speedometer ensures accurate speed tracking for any vehicle and warns you when your speed is getting over. Traffic Updates & Road Alerts: Stay ahead on the road with the speed detector and get real-time traffic alerts and live updates on traffic rush. Whether you are stuck in a traffic jam or driving on busy highway traffic, this traffic app will keep you informed. WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity: Easily find nearby WiFi coverage and connect on the go with this GPS speedo & traffic app. Travel Guide & Location Finder: Quickly find ATMs, banks, parking, bus stops, salons, schools, zoos, mosques, cinemas, colleges, hospitals, gyms, and shops with this GPS locator & traffic app. Stay informed with instant alerts for traffic cameras, speed sign & traffic signs for a smoother drive. Track your current, average, and maximum speed for a safer ride with the GPS speedometer app. Get precise speed tracking for cars, bikes, and more. Whether it's a daily commute or a road trip, the speed finder & location finder keeps you ahead with real-time alerts. Avoid speeding tickets and traffic tickets by staying within the limit. Please check our privacy policy and terms of use: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/speed-camera-privacy-policy/home End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams4 screens
Camera Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Detector at Free against aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams's $0.99. Camera Detector also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Camera Detector is free to download; aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams versus Camera Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCamsCamera Detector
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAtoll OrdenadoresTRUE DIALER - CALLER ID & SPAM PROTECTION

Bugs and requests

aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App crashes when going to full screen map
  • Weather not working
  • Map button crashes app
  • Compass freezes on due north in camera view
  • Compass heading is off by 90 degrees
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  • Compass movement is jerky
  • Map does not work
  • App crashes on launch
  • Map is blank
  • Update broke functionality
  • GPS signal weak
  • Map and speed display unresponsive
  • Speed camera disappears
  • Annoying alarm sound
  • UI not straightforward
  • Compass pointing in the wrong direction
  • Route list shows km instead of miles
  • App won't load with OS4
  • Map lags a lot
  • Text messages pop up sideways in portrait mode
  • 3D map used to work, now doesn't
  • Speed limits reset themselves
  • Menus and settings system need work
  • Compass does not work at all
  • Weather information incorrect

Requested features

23 requests
  • Improve HUD mode brightness
  • Add video recording feature
  • Fix compass getting hung up
  • Improve UI for clarity
  • Add turn-by-turn navigation
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  • Add iPod controls with album covers
  • More graphical options
  • Option to turn off speed cam box
  • More speed camera sound options
  • Individual color controls
  • Speed camera direction adjustment
  • Fix sideways text message display
  • Sync with 3Gs compass
  • Option for simpler display
  • More customization options
  • Fix reverse next/back buttons on iPod controls
  • Add classic retro option
  • Improve map visibility
  • Fix compass issues
  • Improve UI for easier navigation
  • Add route planning functionality
  • Improve weather data accuracy
  • Add black box video feature

Camera Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams

No in-app purchases

None

Camera Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams free?
aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Detector free?
Camera Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams or Camera Detector have ads?
Camera Detector shows ads; aSmart HUD 3D +SpeedCams does not.

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