Comparison

Speed Camera Radar Detector vs Radar Detector

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

Head to head
About

Speed Camera Radar Detector

This navigation app provides real-time alerts for speed and red light cameras, along with comprehensive GPS navigation. It features a large global camera database, radar mode with directional alerts, and an optional HUD for windshield projection. The app also offers offline functionality and background operation for continuous safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and red light camera alerts
  • Global camera database (100,000+ cameras)
  • Radar mode with directional detection
  • Step-by-step voice navigation
  • Background operation
  • HUD (Head-Up Display) mode
  • Offline mode
Features
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Speed Camera & Radar Detector: get alerts for speed cameras and red light cameras before you reach them, and avoid speeding tickets on every drive. OVER 11,000 CAMERAS IN THE USA The camera database covers more than 150,000 speed cameras, red light cameras and average speed zones worldwide, including over 11,500 in the USA. Speed limits are shown in mph, exactly as on the road sign. CAMERA TYPES • Fixed speed cameras • Red light cameras • Combined red light and speed cameras • Average speed zones RADAR MODE See cameras ahead of you on the radar screen with distance and direction. The app tracks your heading, so you are alerted only about cameras on your way, not on the opposite side of the road. AUDIO ALERTS Hear a warning as you approach a speed camera or red light camera and keep your eyes on the road. SPEED CAMERA MAP Check every camera around you on the map: speed cameras, red light cameras and the speed limit for each one. GPS NAVIGATION WITH CAMERA ALERTS Search an address, pick a route and drive with turn-by-turn voice guidance, distance and arrival time. All cameras on your route are shown in advance, and the route is recalculated automatically if you take a different turn. NEAREST CAMERA Always know the distance to the nearest camera and the speed limit, so you can slow down in time. HUD (HEAD-UP DISPLAY) Place your phone under the windshield and see your speed and distance to the next camera reflected on the glass. Great for night driving. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Keep getting alerts while you use other apps or with the screen locked. WORKS OFFLINE The camera database is stored on your phone, so the speed camera detector works even without mobile data. DATABASE UPDATES Each app update brings fresh camera data for the USA and the rest of the world. FLEXIBLE SETTINGS • Choose the alert distance. • Turn sound alerts on or off. FAQ 1. Why can't I hear alerts? • Make sure your phone's sound is on. • Alerts can be quieter when the phone is connected to the car via Bluetooth. 2. Why is there no nearest camera info? • Make sure Location Services (GPS) are enabled for the app. Download Speed Camera & Radar Detector and drive with confidence: fewer tickets, safer roads.

About

Radar Detector

Receive real-time alerts for speed cameras and other road hazards while driving. This app provides voice notifications and audio warnings, even when running in the background or with the screen off. Contribute to a continuously updated database of camera locations.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar detection alerts
  • Voice and audio notifications
  • Background operation with screen off
  • Up-to-date radar database
  • User contribution to camera database
  • Seamless compatibility with other apps
Features
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The ultimate app that seamlessly integrates real-time notifications with an advanced radar detection alert system. With Speed Camera (Radar) Detector, you will experience top-tier radar alerts for a variety of vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, trucks, and commercial vehicles—all within a single, highly efficient application. Stay focused on the road and enjoy a safer, more relaxed driving experience. Key Features: Seamless Compatibility: Speed Camera (Radar) Detector works effortlessly alongside other applications. Whether you're using a GPS navigator or streaming music, you'll continue receiving alerts in the background—even when your screen is turned off. Voice Notifications: Get clear and concise voice alerts to stay informed without distractions. Audio Warnings: Receive sound notifications when approaching a speed camera or exceeding the speed limit, ensuring you stay compliant with road regulations. UP-TO-DATE RADAR DATABASE Speed Camera (Radar) Detector features one of the most comprehensive and frequently updated radar databases available. Our team of professionals conducts daily updates to keep the database accurate and current. No radar escapes the watchful eye of Speed Camera (Radar) Detector! If you happen to spot one we missed, you can contribute using the 'Add Camera' feature. Your input is highly valued and helps enhance accuracy for all users. We respect your privacy. We limit data sharing with Apple to anonymized app usage, strictly for fraud prevention. For complete information on our refund policy, please consult our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Contact us: sudemeyve@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fe9oliqHt8SHuwF_xCdcReFAJQnhjHqVgcaZEDxJpQU/edit?usp=share_link Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11frWaT-z2TD-sGAur4YLG78kKvBl8VW9xb4e7ifqUDo/edit?usp=share_link

Screenshots

Speed Camera Radar Detector4 screens
Radar Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

Speed Camera Radar Detector and Radar Detector both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Speed Camera Radar Detector's written reviews are positive against 33% of Radar Detector's. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Speed Camera Radar Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Radar Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speed Camera Radar Detector against 4.5 for Radar Detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 157 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Speed Camera Radar Detector's written reviews are positive against 33% of Radar Detector's.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speed Camera Radar Detector versus Radar Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed Camera Radar DetectorRadar Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (65 ratings)4.5 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings65157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav BaidikovIryna Ponurko

Customer experience

Speed Camera Radar Detector

All ratings65 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Radar Detector

All ratings156 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Speed Camera Radar Detector

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Version - 1 month$1.991 Month
  • PRO Version - 6 months$8.996 Months
  • PRO Version - 1 year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Radar – Lifetime Access$14.99
4 purchases

Radar Detector

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Speed Camera Radar Detector free?
Speed Camera Radar Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radar Detector free?
Radar Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speed Camera Radar Detector or Radar Detector?
Radar Detector is rated higher. Speed Camera Radar Detector averages 4.5 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Radar Detector averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.
Do Speed Camera Radar Detector or Radar Detector have ads?
Neither Speed Camera Radar Detector nor Radar Detector shows ads.

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