ALPConnect vs Uniden R/TACH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALPConnect
This app displays audio and visual alerts from your laser and radar detection system via a Bluetooth connection. It allows you to control your system, view encounter logs, and receive wireless updates. The smartphone interface offers a discreet way to manage your detector.
- Screen laser and radar alerts
- Front and rear hit differentiation
- Laser source identification
- Smartphone system control
- Encounter history log
- Wireless system updates
- Demonstration mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
ALPConnect® app. is developed to display audio and visual signals of your AL Priority® Multipurpose Laser System over a Bluetooth® v4.0 Low Energy connection on your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. Main features: - screen laser and radar alerts - different alerts for front and rear hits - identification of laser sources encountered - control your AL Priority over a touchscreen of your smartphone - history log of Laser/Radar encounters with date, time, your speed of travel and exact type of Laser/Radar encountered - wireless updates of your ALP system - ALP system info - demonstration mode. With this application, a wired connection to AL Priority is no longer necessary, but the new ALPConnect® Module offers dual control options. Your smartphone becomes the ALP user interface and the only thing visible in the cabin of your car. Remove your smartphone when leaving the car and no-one will be the wiser about your AL Priority installation. The app. connects wirelessly over a Bluetooth® to your ALPConnect® Bluetooth® module equipped AL Priority System, sold separately. The app. is free, download the app. and updates free of charge from iTunes. Learn more about using the app by testing the demo mode and downloading the manual on Help button within the app settings. Please Note: This app is fully functional when connected to AL Priority laser/radar detector system. To purchase or inquire about AL Priority system or an optional ALPConnect BT Module go to www.alpriority.com. This app. can run in the background to extend the life of your battery, enable notifications on your device to receive alerts while the app. is in background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can also decrease your battery life.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.)
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ALPConnect at 3.9 against Uniden R/TACH's 2.9. ALPConnect also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). Uniden R/TACH's advantage is chart position (#209 vs unranked) and ratings volume (63 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ALPConnect holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ALPConnect's written reviews are positive against 21% of Uniden R/TACH's.
ALPConnect ships an update every 4 months, Uniden R/TACH every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALPConnect | Uniden R/TACH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better | 2.9 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #209 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Essedum d.o.o. | Uniden Corporation |
Customer experience
ALPConnect
Uniden R/TACH
Bugs and requests
ALPConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Uniden R/TACH
Reported bugs
18 issues- App has huge problems staying or being able to reconnect
- None of the buttons on the app work
- Pairing does stay static, have to pair for each use
- Struggle to update firmware, then won't pair
- Will not connect to R8 with no success
Show 13 moreShow fewer
- Have to delete and reinstall often to connect
- App image does not rotate
- None of the function buttons work
- Keyboard won't drop down to click connect
- Settings revert to basic
- Cannot make any changes to settings, cannot select advanced
- App will not update over Bluetooth for R8
- GPS Error: 1 and occasionally GPS Error: 2
- Toggle switch in settings menu does not work, defaults back
- Can't connect to R8
- Not connecting to R8
- No updates via BT
- App doesn't make any sounds when changing settings or picking up radar signal
Requested features
8 requests- Single frequency low strength filter for Ka band
- CarPlay functionality
- CarPlay support
- Add more features
- Improve map interface
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Prevent screen lock option
- Waterproof design for motorcyclists
- Sound for alerts in app for motorcyclists
In-app purchases
ALPConnect
No in-app purchases
Uniden R/TACH
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ALPConnect free?
Is Uniden R/TACH free?
Which has better reviews, ALPConnect or Uniden R/TACH?
Do ALPConnect or Uniden R/TACH have ads?
Which is updated more often, ALPConnect or Uniden R/TACH?
Other comparisons















