# Radar Detector vs Speed Camera Detector & Alerts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Camera Detector & Alerts at 100% against Radar Detector's 33%. Speed Camera Detector & Alerts also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Radar Detector's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radar Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Speed Camera Detector & Alerts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Radar Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radar Detector has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Radar Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speed Camera Detector & Alerts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radar Detector | Speed Camera Detector & Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-detector-camera-tracker/id6743084193/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-camera-detector-and-alerts/id6746683602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 28 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iryna Ponurko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807086043) | [Chinwei Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817868026) |

## What reviewers say

### Radar Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-detector-camera-tracker/id6743084193)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Speed Camera Detector & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-camera-detector-and-alerts/id6746683602)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides real-time alerts for speed cameras, red light cameras, and police checkpoints. It's designed to help drivers avoid tickets and stay safe on the road with a simple, distraction-free interface. Optimized for North American roads, it runs efficiently in the background with low battery usage.

**Highlights:** Instant speed camera alerts, Red light camera warnings, Police checkpoint detection, Bus lane camera alerts, Low battery consumption, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TicketGuard Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TicketGuard Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 3-Day Premium Pass | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radar Detector free?

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

### Is Speed Camera Detector & Alerts free?

Speed Camera Detector & Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radar Detector or Speed Camera Detector & Alerts?

Radar Detector is rated higher. Radar Detector averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Speed Camera Detector & Alerts averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Radar Detector or Speed Camera Detector & Alerts have ads?

Speed Camera Detector & Alerts shows ads; Radar Detector does not.

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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.*