Comparison

Signalyst vs Cruise

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

Head to head
About

Signalyst

Features
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Signalyst connects drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to transportation infrastructure. It improves travel efficiency by providing traffic light and crosswalk information, including time-to-green countdowns and advisory speeds. It improves travel safety by notifying users of potential vehicle and pedestrian conflicts. It runs in the background and uses Live Activities to provide real-time updates based on location. Signalyst only supports specific regions in North America.

About

Cruise

Enhance your drives with advanced navigation, live social features, and detailed vehicle insights. Track friends in real-time, get turn-by-turn directions with traffic updates, and monitor your car's performance. Connect with other drivers and stay informed about road hazards.

Highlights
  • Live Convoys for group tracking
  • Advanced turn-by-turn navigation
  • Dynamic speedometers with alerts
  • Nearby driver discovery and Ghost Mode
  • Real-time hazard reporting
  • OBD2 diagnostics and telemetry
  • Driving streaks and trip summaries
Features
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Transform every drive into an interactive, connected, and smarter journey with Cruise. Whether you're heading out on a weekend road trip, cruising with a car club, or just doing your daily commute, Cruise brings advanced navigation, live social driving, and deep vehicle insights right to your dashboard. Join the ultimate network for drivers and experience the road like never before. LIVE CONVOYS Never lose the pack again. Create or join live Convoys with your friends to track everyone’s real-time location on the map. Perfect for road trips, car meets, and group drives. See who is falling behind and keep the whole crew together seamlessly. ADVANCED NAVIGATION Experience highly accurate, turn-by-turn directions powered by Mapbox. Get real-time traffic updates, smart route previews, and a beautifully designed map tailored for drivers. DYNAMIC SPEEDOMETERS Keep your eyes on your speed with multiple stunning gauge options. Choose between a sleek map overlay, a distraction-free Full-Screen Speedometer, or the advanced Auto-Drive gauge. Monitor local speed limits and get instant alerts for upcoming speed cameras. SEE NEARBY DRIVERS Connect with the community on the road. Spot nearby Cruise users, view their avatars and profiles, and tap into a live network of automotive enthusiasts. Want some privacy? Just toggle on Ghost Mode to instantly drop off the radar. REAL-TIME HAZARD REPORTING Drive safer with crowdsourced alerts. Easily report and view real-time road hazards, accidents, and speed traps shared by other drivers ahead of you. OBD2 DIAGNOSTICS Unlock your car’s hidden data. Connect your Bluetooth OBD2 scanner to pull live vehicle telemetry, read engine diagnostics, and monitor real-time performance data straight from your car’s computer. STREAKS & TRIP SUMMARIES Make every mile count. Track your driving streaks, earn your rank, and view detailed trip summaries at the end of every ride to see exactly where you went and how you drove. Upgrade your daily commute with predictive insights. Cruise analyzes your travel patterns and route conditions to keep you one step ahead of the road. Privacy Policy: https://trycruise.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://trycruise.app/terms

Screenshots

Signalyst4 screens
Cruise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signalyst at none against Cruise's 4. Cruise's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cruise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Signalyst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Signalyst ships an update every 3 weeks, Cruise every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Signalyst versus Cruise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignalystCruise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB222 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCevePocket Labs LLC (CO)

In-app purchases

None

Signalyst

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cruise

Subscriptions4
  • Cruise Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Cruise Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Cruise Yearly Discount$24.991 Year
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  • Cruise Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Signalyst free?
Signalyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cruise free?
Cruise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Signalyst or Cruise have ads?
Neither Signalyst nor Cruise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signalyst or Cruise?
Signalyst ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cruise every 10 days. Most recently, Signalyst was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cruise on October 24, 2026.

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