Comparison

CAM Smart vs Beame Mobile

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

Head to head
About

CAM Smart

Features
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The "Cam Smart" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application is free to download and connects you directly to your security provider and allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises.

About

Beame Mobile

This app provides a stolen vehicle recovery service with a high success rate. It allows users to check their device status, report theft, and request insurance certificates. The service utilizes a wireless device installed in vehicles, offering national coverage and jamming detection.

Highlights
  • Stolen vehicle recovery service
  • Device status checks
  • Report stolen vehicle
  • Request insurance certificate
  • Wireless device installation
  • National network coverage
  • Jamming detection
Features
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Beame, a brand by Powerfleet, ensures your stolen vehicle recovery is ‘Simply Sorted’, in the unfortunate event of a car theft or a hijacking, Beame offers a recovery service with one of the highest recovery rates on the market. The Beame Smartphone App makes it easy to check on your unit’s status, check your battery health, report a stolen vehicle, request your insurance certificate, sign up for the Beame Protect service or register a claim if you already subscribe to the Beame Protect Service. The app is free to download and can be used by all Beame customers. If you have an active Beame account, please access WhatsApp, or email customercare@beame.co.za or call 0860 BEAME1 (0860 232 631) for your app login credentials. The status on the app indicates whether your Beame unit is working and if the battery needs replacement – if you see a thumbs down then there may be a problem with the unit and you should contact us to resolve this via Whatsapp. Please note: Beame is for stolen vehicle RECOVERY ONLY. It's not a tracking service which enables you to view the live movement of your car on a map, however it is meant to display area based locations for when your vehicle is seen on the network. Our sophisticated technology enables us to find your vehicle once you report it as stolen. How does the Beame service work? The small, wireless device is installed into vehicles, trailers, caravans, motorcycles and quad bikes by one of our approved fitment centres. The installation is quick and easy as it is not connected to the car’s battery or wiring. The Beame device has a Lifetime Warranty and is powered by a battery that lasts for at least 3 years, after which it will be replaced at no charge (T&C’s apply). National Network coverage ensures your vehicle is covered anywhere in South Africa. Jamming Detect technology can detect vehicle jamming to alert the Control Centre, helping to combat vehicle theft. Beame is approved by all major insurance companies, and with VESA approval and ABS certification, you can rest assured that Beame offers the best stolen vehicle recovery service. Find out more here. Key Features: Wireless and non-intrusive installation Quick installation National network coverage Approved by major insurers Dedicated recovery teams Free recovery* Confidence checks Jamming detection for automated recovery Low battery alert Lifetime warranty* Smartphone App available *T&Cs apply

Screenshots

CAM Smart4 screens
Beame Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAM Smart at every 5 months against Beame Mobile's every 10 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAM Smart ships an update every 5 months, Beame Mobile every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CAM Smart versus Beame Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAM SmartBeame Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOryx Systems CCMiX Telematics Africa (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CAM Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Beame Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAM Smart free?
CAM Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beame Mobile free?
Beame Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAM Smart or Beame Mobile have ads?
Neither CAM Smart nor Beame Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAM Smart or Beame Mobile?
CAM Smart ships an update every 5 months, and Beame Mobile every 10 months. Most recently, CAM Smart was updated on September 26, 2026 and Beame Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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