# Uniden R/TACH vs FlockHopper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlockHopper at 81% against Uniden R/TACH's 21%. FlockHopper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (302 vs 63). Uniden R/TACH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlockHopper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Uniden R/TACH asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlockHopper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 302 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Uniden R/TACH's written reviews are positive against 81% of FlockHopper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uniden R/TACH | FlockHopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uniden-rtach/id6702027198/reviews) | **[4.7 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockhopper/id6762170253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#46** |
| Size | 39 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Uniden Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/514321728) | [OpenRoad Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893221737) |

## What reviewers say

### Uniden R/TACH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uniden-rtach/id6702027198)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlockHopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockhopper/id6762170253)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Navigation, #110 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app provides two route options: the fastest and an alternative that avoids known automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera locations. It displays camera locations on the map and offers turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints. The app prioritizes user privacy with no account, sign-up, ads, or data sales.

**Highlights:** Dual route options (fastest vs. ALPR avoidance), ALPR camera locations displayed on map, Turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints, Background navigation, No account or sign-up required, No ads or third-party trackers, Self-hosted map tiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil' Hopper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Certified FlockHopper | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mother Flocker | $24.99 | one-time |
| Un-Flock-Able | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uniden R/TACH free?

Uniden R/TACH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlockHopper free?

FlockHopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Uniden R/TACH or FlockHopper?

FlockHopper is rated higher. Uniden R/TACH averages 2.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while FlockHopper averages 4.7 from 302 ratings.

### Do Uniden R/TACH or FlockHopper have ads?

Neither Uniden R/TACH nor FlockHopper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Uniden R/TACH or FlockHopper?

Uniden R/TACH ships an update every 2 months, and FlockHopper every 2 months. Most recently, Uniden R/TACH was updated on October 27, 2026 and FlockHopper on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Uniden R/TACH or FlockHopper?

Uniden R/TACH currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and FlockHopper at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*