Comparison

BlueParrott vs YADA Drive

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

Head to head
About

BlueParrott

Enhance your BlueParrott headset experience with this app. Customize buttons, integrate with push-to-talk apps, manage settings, and locate your device if lost. Ideal for professional drivers and frontline workers in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Find My BlueParrott location tracking
  • Customizable BlueParrott Button™
  • Third-party push-to-talk app integration
  • Headset status monitoring
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • In-app support and guides
Features
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The perfect companion for professional drivers and frontline workers who rely on their BlueParrott headset in loud, demanding environments. Customize your headset, stay up to date, connect to third‑party apps and quickly find your headset again if it goes missing. Key features - Find My BlueParrott – See the headset’s last known location on a map, open it in Maps and play a loud sound to help you find it. - Custom controls – Assign the BlueParrott Button™ to actions like mute, answer/end call, battery status and more (on compatible headsets). - Third‑party integrations – Connect your headset to leading push‑to‑talk and dispatch apps such as AT&T Enhanced PTT, Cobra Radio PTT, ESChat, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Motorola Wave, T‑Mobile and Zello. - Easy control & updates – Check battery, volume and connection status at a glance and update headset firmware wirelessly. - Help when you need it – Follow pairing guides, access user manuals and reach BlueParrott support from within the app. Compatible BlueParrott headsets * BlueParrott B250‑XTS SE * BlueParrott B650‑XT * BlueParrott S650‑XT * BlueParrott M300‑XT SE * BlueParrott M300‑XT * BlueParrott B550‑XT * BlueParrott B450‑XT (BPB‑45020) * BlueParrott B450‑XT Classic * BlueParrott B350‑XT (BPB‑35020) * BlueParrott B350‑XT SE * BlueParrott S450‑XT * BlueParrott C400‑XT * BlueParrott C300‑XT * BlueParrott M500‑XT * BlueParrott Pro B350 * BlueParrott Pro B450 Note: Feature availability depends on your specific BlueParrott headset model and firmware. Not all headsets support a customizable BlueParrott Button™ or third‑party app integrations. Third‑party apps and services may require separate licenses, subscriptions and/or compatible devices.

About

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.

Highlights
  • App Controlled Recording
  • Wide Angle View
  • Wide Dynamic Range (Day/Night)
  • G-Sensor Impact Detection
  • GPS Speed & Map Integration
  • Loop Recording
Features
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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

Screenshots

BlueParrott4 screens
YADA Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BlueParrott at 4.5 against YADA Drive's 1.5. BlueParrott also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 238) and review sentiment (18% vs 5%). YADA Drive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlueParrott holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueParrott has 8.2K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of BlueParrott's written reviews are positive against 5% of YADA Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueParrott ships an update every 6 weeks, YADA Drive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlueParrott versus YADA Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueParrottYADA Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.2K ratings) — better1.5 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews — better5.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8.2K — better238
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGN Audio ASADC Solutions USA, LLC

Customer experience

BlueParrott

All ratings7,578 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.5%

YADA Drive

All ratings235 ratings
Positive9.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative83.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive5.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative87.0%

User reviews

BlueParrott

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great noise cancellation
  • 👍 Excellent sound quality
  • 💡 Useful walkie-talkie feature
  • 🚀 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Microphone issues
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 🐛 Pairing and connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable app functionality

YADA Drive

From 238 App Store ratings

What 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

BlueParrott

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during firmware updates
  • App unable to detect paired headsets
  • Headset randomly turning off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize button functions
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Improved app 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

None

BlueParrott

No in-app purchases

None

YADA Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueParrott free?
BlueParrott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YADA Drive free?
YADA Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueParrott or YADA Drive?
BlueParrott is rated higher. BlueParrott averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while YADA Drive averages 1.5 from 238 ratings.
Do BlueParrott or YADA Drive have ads?
Neither BlueParrott nor YADA Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueParrott or YADA Drive?
BlueParrott ships an update every 6 weeks, and YADA Drive every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlueParrott was updated on October 30, 2026 and YADA Drive on October 24, 2026.

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