Comparison

CamerAlert vs Speed Camera (Radar) detector

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 (Radar) detector

Features
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The only app that combines real-time alerts with the best radar detection alert system. With Speed Camera (Radar) Detector, you will have the best radar alerts, for different vehicles (cars, motorbikes, trucks and commercial vehicles) in one powerful app. Drive while focusing on what really matters and enjoy your trip. Key Features: - It is compatible with other apps. You can use Speed Camera (Radar) Detector simultaneously with other GPS navigators or your favourite music app. You will continue to receive alerts in the background or while the screen is turned off - Voice alerts - Sound alerts when approaching a radar or going over the speed limit UPDATED RADARS Speed Camera (Radar) Detector has the most powerful and updated radar database. Our team of experts performs daily updates to ensure that the database is always up-to-date. Not a single radar can escape the prying eyes of Speed Camera (Radar) Detector! Still you get any you can add the same by Add Camera Feature. We will be grateful for your input.

Screenshots

CamerAlert4 screens
Speed Camera (Radar) detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Camera (Radar) detector at none against CamerAlert's 3. CamerAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Speed Camera (Radar) detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamerAlert ships an update every 2 months, Speed Camera (Radar) detector every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CamerAlert versus Speed Camera (Radar) detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamerAlertSpeed Camera (Radar) detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketGPSWorld.com Ltdred Mango Analytics Private Limited

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 (Radar) detector

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
None

Speed Camera (Radar) detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamerAlert free?
CamerAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Camera (Radar) detector free?
Speed Camera (Radar) detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CamerAlert or Speed Camera (Radar) detector have ads?
Neither CamerAlert nor Speed Camera (Radar) detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamerAlert or Speed Camera (Radar) detector?
CamerAlert ships an update every 2 months, and Speed Camera (Radar) detector every 6 weeks. Most recently, CamerAlert was updated on August 28, 2026 and Speed Camera (Radar) detector on September 10, 2026.

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