ActiveAlert vs YADA Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActiveAlert
This app provides essential call details directly on your smartphone, eliminating the need to manually record information or enter addresses while driving. It automatically maps alarm locations, facilitates real-time response coordination, and organizes past and current calls.
- Real-time call details on smartphone
- Automatic alarm location mapping
- Real-time response coordination map
- Access photos and documents
- Converts dispatch data
- Manage past and current calls
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ActiveAlert helps you respond to calls faster by getting the essential details right in your smartphone. No more copying down dispatch information or trying to enter an address while driving. - Uses Apple Push instead of SMS - Automatically maps alarm location - Coordinate response with others using real-time map - Access relevant photos and documents from your phone - Converts hard-to-read dispatch data into legible sections - Manage past and current calls
YADA Drive
Enhance your driving experience with WiFi dash cams that offer easy DIY installation. Record your journeys with high-quality video, GPS tracking, and impact detection for added safety and peace of mind on the road.
- App Controlled Recording
- Wide Angle View
- Wide Dynamic Range (Day/Night)
- G-Sensor Impact Detection
- GPS Speed & Map Integration
- Loop Recording
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* Drive with confidence. * YADA dash cams will enhance your driving experience. These do-it-yourself-installation WiFi products give daily commuters, rideshare operators, and road-trippers the confidence they need to enjoy the road ahead of them. Drive safer today with YADA Products powered by YADA Drive: ● 4K RoadCam Pro (BT58189) ● 1080P RoadCam (BT58187) 4K RoadCam Pro (BT58189) ● App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app ● 150° Wide Angle View - Expansive coverage to record enter road ● Wide Dynamic Range – Clear recordings day or night ● G-Sensor Technology – Auto saves video during an impact incident ● GPS – Speed recording & map integration ● Loop Recording – Continuous recording if SD card is full 1080P RoadCam (BT58187) ● App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app ● 140° Wide Angle View - Expansive coverage to record enter road ● Wide Dynamic Range – Clear recordings day or night ● G-Sensor Technology – Auto saves video during an impact incident ● GPS – Speed recording & map integration ● Loop Recording – Continuous recording if SD card is full
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActiveAlert at 55% against YADA Drive's 5%. ActiveAlert also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ActiveAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 235 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ActiveAlert's written reviews are positive against 5% of YADA Drive's.
ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, YADA Drive every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | ActiveAlert | YADA Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (738 ratings) — better | 1.5 (235 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews — better | 5.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 738 — better | 235 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Active911 | ADC Solutions USA, LLC |
Customer experience
ActiveAlert
YADA Drive
User reviews
ActiveAlert
From 738 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Constant map updates
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Useful features like map markers and personnel details
- 👍 Customizable alert tones
Room to improve
- 🐛 Repetitive notifications that don't provide new information
- 🐛 Inability to delete multiple alerts at once
- 🐛 Inconsistent theme colors
- 🐛 Slow loading times and lags
- 🐛 Apple Watch compatibility issues
YADA Drive
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Decent camera quality
- 🚗 Works in work semi
- 📽️ Able to view footage on phone
Room to improve
- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🔌 Unable to connect to camera
- 🔍 Difficult to access/download videos
- 🤖 AI features don't work properly
- 🕰️ Time/date not updating automatically
Bugs and requests
ActiveAlert
Reported bugs
5 issues- Continuous paging/re-alerting issues
- Inability to disable repeat paging
- Alerts not working when phone is on silent
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
Requested features
8 requests- Favorites or saved calls list
- Ability to adjust alert volume
- More alert tone options
- Improved map routing and integration
- Customizable themes and color schemes
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- Ability to mark on-duty/off-duty status with one button
- Improved call details formatting and organization
- Widgets and CarPlay integration
YADA Drive
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent disconnections from camera
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Unable to delete or format SD card
- Slow video download speeds
Requested features
4 requests- Bluetooth connectivity instead of WiFi
- Support for CarPlay integration
- Improved app UI and user experience
- Ability to view all 3 cameras at once
In-app purchases
ActiveAlert
No in-app purchases
YADA Drive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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