Uniden R/TACH vs Exit51
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uniden R/TACH
Enhance your driving experience by connecting to compatible Uniden radar and laser detectors. Receive real-time alerts, customize settings, and access a map with camera locations. Keep your device updated wirelessly for optimal performance.
- Real-time alerts on device screen
- Customize detector settings
- Map screen with camera locations
- Mark user-defined locations
- Wireless firmware and database updates
- Mute and Mute Memory control
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Take your driving to the next level with the R/TACH™ app! Seamlessly connect to your Uniden R/TACH radar/laser detectors, including models R4/R4w, R8/R8w, and R9/R9w, and effortlessly customize and fine-tune your detector settings. When you pair your Uniden R/TACH detector with the R/TACH app, you'll receive real-time alerts directly on your Device Screen. Stay ahead of potential threats with instant notifications and easily control alert events like Mute and Mute Memory from your screen. Drive with confidence using the Map Screen Mode, which provides location awareness for known red-light and speed camera spots. Mark User Locations on the map to get notified as you approach points of interest. Plus, enjoy Lifetime Free Updates to the red-light/speed camera location database with your Uniden detector. Connect your R4w, R8w, R9w detector to your home Wi-Fi network (e.g., in your garage) to conveniently update your detector’s firmware and red-light/speed camera database. Simply set up your home Wi-Fi SSID and Password in the app's Wi-Fi Settings to stay current with the latest updates. (Note: R4/R8 users will need to download the R/TACH Tool from Uniden.com for free firmware and database updates.)
Exit51
Connect with fellow car enthusiasts, share your vehicle builds, and plan group drives. Explore new routes and keep your location private with customizable controls.
- Live map with crew tracking
- Ghost Mode privacy controls
- Start convoys and set destinations
- Digital garage with vehicle mods
- Explore and unlock new roads
- Customizable profile and location privacy
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Exit51 is the social app built for car enthusiasts. Connect with your crew, show off your builds, and explore the road together. Exit51 requires a paid Exit51 Pro subscription to use. Every feature listed below is part of Exit51 Pro. It's auto-renewing. Cancel anytime. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EXIT51 PRO • See your crew live on the map with Ghost Mode privacy controls • Start convoys and set shared destinations for group drives • Build your digital garage with multiple vehicles and detailed mods • Explore new roads to unlock your personal fog-of-war map • Track your distance explored, trips, and personal stats • Compete on leaderboards with your crew and the wider community • Customize privacy controls for your profile and location Whether you're into classics, sports cars, or tuned builds, Exit51 is where car culture lives. Terms of Use: https://exit51.vexia.digital/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://exit51.vexia.digital/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Exit51 at 4.6 against Uniden R/TACH's 2.9. Exit51 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 21%). Uniden R/TACH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, chart position 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
Both are free to download. Exit51 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Uniden R/TACH asks for nothing beyond the download.
Exit51 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 283 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Uniden R/TACH's written reviews are positive against 46% of Exit51's.
Uniden R/TACH ships an update every 2 months, Exit51 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uniden R/TACH | Exit51 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (63 ratings) | 4.6 (283 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 45.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 | 283 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #193 | #127 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Uniden Corporation | EZ RECURRING LLC |
Customer experience
Uniden R/TACH
Exit51
In-app purchases
Uniden R/TACH
No in-app purchases
Exit51
- Exit51 Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Exit51 Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Exit51 Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Exit51 Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Exit51 Pro$69.991 Year
- Exit51 Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Exit51 Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$129.991 Year
- Exit51 Pro (Annual)$129.991 Year
