Comparison

CamerAlert vs Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits

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

Head to head
About

CamerAlert

Receive audible and visual alerts for speed and red light cameras while driving. The app provides directional warnings to minimize false alerts and displays average speed for SPECs cameras. It offers both map and list views of nearby cameras and supports multitasking with navigation apps.

Highlights
  • Audible and visual speed camera warnings
  • Red light camera alerts
  • Directional alerts to reduce false positives
  • Average speed display for SPECs cameras
  • Map and list view of nearby cameras
  • Multitasking support with navigation apps
Features
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CamerAlert is a self-contained Speed and Red Light Camera warning system using data from the renowned PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database. Whilst you drive, it provides audible and visual warnings as you approach speed camera locations as well as giving your average speed during SPECs cameras. CamerAlert uses directional information to reduce false alerts, you are only warned of cameras that are relevant to your direction of travel. Featured in The Sunday Times Top 500 Apps Worldwide SUPPORT: We ALWAYS reply to support requests. If you've logged a support ticket and you have not received a reply within 24hrs MAX then please check your junkmail or spam filters. TIP FOR BETTER NOTIFICATIONS: In the main iPhone settings go to Notifications. From the list select CamerAlert & then choose the 'Alert' notification type. This will keep a blue pop up on screen until you have passed the camera. The default is the 'Banner' type which vanishes after 2 seconds. MIRRORED DISPLAY: If your display is mirrored, then you have the "Mirror Display" option enabled in settings. This is explained in the user-guide - please take a moment to read it before posting a negative review CamerAlert has two distinct modes: Map and List. In Map mode you are shown a map with the cameras located on it. In List mode you are shown a list of all the cameras in your vicinity. You can see the camera type, distance & direction. CamerAlert supports multitasking so you can run it in combination with your preference of Navigation App. COMPATIBILITY: CamerAlert requires iOS 9.0 minimum and supports iPhone 3G, 4 & 4S and all iPad 3G models. It will not function on non-3G iPad or iPod Touch unless you use an Apple approved GPS receiver accessory. Map mode requires a data connection. iPod Touch users or those wishing to avoid mobile internet use (or whilst roaming) can run the app in list mode which uses no data. IMPORTANT: CamerAlert, when first installed, has a demo Speed Camera Database. To ensure you have the latest camera data we include a free trial subscription, after which you will need to subscribe for updates. You do not need to register for the free trial. In-App subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account after you confirm the purchase, they do not auto-renew at the end of the purchased period. In-App subscriptions require registration to allow you to restore and use your subscription on all of your devices. In-App subscriptions are £3.99 for one month, £8.99 for 3 months or £19.99 for 12 months. The database is updated on a weekly basis. If you are not an existing subscriber you can subscribe via Apple's In-App Purchase service to ensure continued access to updates. In-App subscriptions can be only be used on iOS devices linked to the Apple ID used to make the original In-App purchase. PocketGPSWorld.com Ltd subscribers can use their annual membership for camera updates by linking within the app. Another feature, unique to this app, is that the latest data can be downloaded over the air at any time (mobile internet or WiFi required) to ensure you have the most up-to-date speed camera information available at all times. If you see a camera that is not in the database then you can report it using CamerAlert. This feature can also be used to change information about a camera already in the database i.e. changing speed or direction information. Disclaimer: The use of a speed camera warning device may not be legal in all countries and territories. Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. External power is advised. Privacy and Terms For privacy and terms please visit http://www.cameralert.com/privacy-policy/

About

Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits

This app provides real-time speed limit advisories and alerts for over-speeding. It also includes a community-driven database of speed cameras, including mobile and red-light cameras, with user-submitted reports that remain active for a set period.

Highlights
  • Speed limit advisories
  • Over-speed warnings (low & high levels)
  • Persistent over-speed alerts
  • Vibrating alerts on Apple Watch
  • Community speed camera database
  • User-submitted traffic reports
  • Red-light camera alerts
Features
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Free to download and FREE to use. Join the club! SPEED CAMERA CLUB v1.6 (1) Membership to "Speed Camera Club" with our private database:- ~ of unmarked, hidden, Mobile SpdCams, & ~ Red-Light SpdCams. Speed Camera Club + Open Street Maps Speed Limits Advisory ~ Twin Levels - Low & High - Over-Speed Warnings ~ Persistent 'Over-Speed' warning options: . . . Until-You-Slow-Down! ~ Vibrating Alerts on your Apple Watch ~ Visual and Haptic Alert options ~ Audio - Subtle or Prominent options for both Low-Level & High-Level Alerts ~ Mph & Kmh. - NOTE: Open Street Maps is an open-source community-supported 'Speed Limits ADVISORY' API. You can join OSM.org and do your own local speed limit updates. Just go to the link on the Settings page; sign up and start updating. v1.6 (1) Key Features - UI: ~ Designed to keep only important features on the Dashboard. ~ Over-Speed Alert "Low-Level" from +0 to +5 Mph/Kmh. ~ Over-Speed Alert "High-Level" from +6 to +10 Mph/Kmh. ~ Visual and Haptic Alert synchronized with the audio alert. SPEED CAMERA CLUB ~ One quick tap of the 'Traffic Report' button instantly sends the GPS location of the unmarked Speed CamVan - that you've just spotted - to be uploaded to the SCC database. ~ SCC Traffic Reports then stay live for 8 hours in the database, warning all other members - with a 500m warning radius - approaching the proximity. ~ SCC Red-Light Speed Camera Reports stay live on the database for 12 mths. ~ Go through to MapView, tap the 'snapshot' link at the bottom of the page, & instantly upload it to Facebook or Insta. ~ Single Tap the Speed Limit Circle to Mute Audio Alerts for 30 seconds. Tap again to re-enable. ~ Double Tap the Speed Limit Circle for full-time MUTE. Tap again to re-enable. Key Benefits - UX: ~ App opens in Dashboard mode to see your current GPS speed against the current location OSM road speed limit. ~ Mute Audio Alerts - 1 tap on the BOTTOM Circle for 30 secs Mute; 2 taps for Full Mute ~ GPS strength meter - check status plus, ~ Tap the GPS icon to RESET/REFRESH GPS - sometimes the app will pick up a side street - so just tap the GPS icon to reset the app to find the correct speed limit. Tap the SPEED CAMERA CLUB button to start the membership sign-up process so you can add any: ~ Hidden/Unmarked/Covert Speed Cam Vans and ~ Fixed Red-Light Cameras AND ~ Mobile Phone Cam to the database (if it's a movable unit, make the upload a 'Traffic Report' = 8 hrs). Speed Camera Club with OSM is your new Co-Pilot. A complete Speed Management assistant + Speed Camera Reminder solution, for ALL road users who need a little help - to stay under the limit. Save your money! Save your license! Keep your eyes on the road! Beat the Speed Cameras! Speedo Minder Pro, aka Speed Camera Club, is the only dedicated Over-Speed and Speed Camera database app designed and developed in Australia - providing: ~ TWIN Over-Speed warnings, and, ~ Repeat Alert Frequency, and, ~ Audio, Visual, and HAPTIC alerts!! ~ Add Covert/Unmarked Speed Cameras and Fixed Red-Light Cameras to our private database to warn all members of our Speed Camera Club. ~ Upload your 'Traffic Report MapView' to Facebook or Insta with just two buttons. This ''driver's co-pilot" app is customized for commuters who don’t need a map, they just want effective speed alerts - BEFORE - they get to a Speed TRAP! PLUS a database of hidden/covert/unmarked cameras. Tips for City Commuters:- - Set the Low-Level of Over-speed to about +4; - Set the Low-Level AUDIO Toggle to OFF - NOTE: the VISUAL alert will still function - Set the "repeat the warning" to about 5-6 seconds. - Set the High-Level AUDIO to about +7 Tips for Country Commuters: - - Set the Low-Level AUDIO Toggle to OFF; - Set the High-Level to about +6 or +7; - Set repeat warning to about every 5 seconds. Privacy Policy and EULA: http://www.speedcameraclub.com/assets/images/EULA_&_Privacy.pdf

Screenshots

CamerAlert4 screens
Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits at 68% against CamerAlert's 38%. Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). CamerAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CamerAlert sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamerAlert ships an update every 2 months, Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CamerAlert versus Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamerAlertSpeed Camera Club+Speed Limits
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.4% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketGPSWorld.com LtdStephen Grealy

Customer experience

CamerAlert

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive38.4%
Neutral13.7%
Negative47.9%

Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.0%

Bugs and requests

CamerAlert

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App won't open or crashes on startup
  • Bluetooth audio routing issues
  • Inconsistent audio alerts
  • Black screen issues on iPhone X/night mode
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  • Auto-zoom not working
  • GPS issues on newer iOS
  • App goes to sleep when stationary
  • Flickering speed displays
  • Average speed camera alerts sometimes inaccurate/missed
  • Vocal alerts punctuated/incomplete on iOS 15
  • Display issues with iPhone 15's 'floating island'

Requested features

20 requests
  • Update app for 64-bit compatibility
  • Update app for latest iOS versions
  • Improve GUI for modern high-res screens
  • Add voice compatibility for hands-free control
  • Fix auto-zoom issue
Show 15 more
  • Make font size larger for alerts
  • Improve average speed camera detection
  • Add option to disable minor road warnings on motorways
  • Make database updates automatic
  • Improve consistency of voice alerts
  • Fix Bluetooth audio routing
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve UI/UX for newer iPhones
  • Add school zones to database
  • App to start up automatically on trip start
  • Fix flickering speed displays
  • Fix black screens in auto/night mode
  • Fix iPhone X incompatibility
  • Fix display issues with iPhone 15's 'floating island'
  • Fix punctuated vocal alerts on iOS 15

Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CamerAlert

One-time3
  • 1 Month Speed Camera Subscription$3.99
  • 3Mth Speed Camera Subscription$9.99
  • 1 Year Speed Camera Subscription$19.99
4 purchases

Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits

Subscriptions3
  • 12 mths Subscription to SCC$1.991 Year
  • 12 Mth Subscription to SCC3 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • 1 Yr Sub SCC 3 Day Free Trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3 Day Free Trial Full FeatureFree

Questions

Is CamerAlert free?
CamerAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits free?
Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamerAlert or Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits have ads?
Neither CamerAlert nor Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamerAlert or Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits?
CamerAlert ships an update every 2 months, and Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits monthly. Most recently, CamerAlert was updated on August 28, 2026 and Speed Camera Club+Speed Limits on September 23, 2026.

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