Drive Smarter Downloads & RevenueDrive Smarter · App Store & Google Play
Drive Smarter gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Drive Smarter by CEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 28 events
- 📈Drive Smarter entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Navigation · AU
- 📈Drive Smarter charting in a new countryiOSAustralia
- 📦Drive Smarter updated to version 4.13.0.0Android- Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
- Improved in-app information for a clearer and easier start - 📦Drive Smarter updated to version 4.13.1iOSWhat's New:
-Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements - 📈Drive Smarter charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📈Drive Smarter charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📦Drive Smarter updated to version 4.13.0iOSWhat’s New:
-Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
-Improved in-app information for a clearer and easier start - 📈Drive Smarter entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Navigation · GB
- 📈Drive Smarter charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 📈Drive Smarter charting in a new countryAndroidIndonesia
- 📈Drive Smarter entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Navigation · CA
- 📈Drive Smarter entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Navigation · US
- 🆕Drive Smarter first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Drive Smarter first spotted by AppInsideriOS#85 in Top Grossing · Navigation · United States
- 📦Drive Smarter version 4.12.2iOSWhat's New:
-Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements - 📦Drive Smarter version 4.12.0.0Android-Personalized Recommendations: Answer a few quick questions to get driving suggestions tailored to you
-New Dashboard View: Switch between the Map and Dashboard for a simpler driving view
-Picture-in-Picture: Keep real-time driving information visible in a mini window while using other apps
-Device Settings Profiles: Save your preferred device settings as custom profiles and apply them to your device
-Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements… more - 🆕Drive Smarter released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Drive Smarter released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Drive Smarter downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Drive Smarter's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Drive Smarter makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Yearly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #94 | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #64 | 10 of 23 countries | #178 | #64 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
Canada ▲ +67%
New ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 95% | ▲ +22% | |
| 5.5 | 5% | ▲ +67% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 22k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 14k 1.7k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 37k |
What users say about Drive Smarter
From the 103 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (53% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and regular updates. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and recent updates.
What people like
- Useful: “Highly recommend to everyone”
- Updates: “need to update maps and speed limits”
- Connection & sync: “Connected to a Cobra Rad 700i using a Pixel 10 Pro XL”
- Price & subscription: “best money spent this year”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “does not work with Bluetooth”
- Updates: “cannot connect or update firmware”
- Crashes & bugs: “doesn't work won't find my device”
- Login & account: “it will not allow me to reset my password or add a new radar detector”
About Drive Smarter
Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam.
A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle.
Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information.
View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app.
Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing.
Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact.
Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer.
Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. ***
Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen.
currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information.
* should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds
** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud.
Terms of service: https://drivesmarter.com/eula/
Privacy policy: https://drivesmarter.com/privacy-policy/
Drive Smarter App Store
Drive Smarter gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Drive Smarter is #94 in Navigation Grossing in Canada and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Drive Smarter on the App Store
App details
Drive Smarter downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Drive Smarter's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Drive Smarter before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Drive Smarter makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Yearly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NavigationGrossing | #94 |
Apps near Drive Smarter on the chart
Navigation Grossing, around #94.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
Canada ▲ +67%
New ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 95% | ▲ +22% | |
| 5.5 | 5% | ▲ +67% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Drive Smarter
Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam.
A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle.
Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information.
View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app.
Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing.
Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact.
Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer.
Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. ***
Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen.
currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information.
* should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds
** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud.
Terms of service: https://drivesmarter.com/eula/
Privacy policy: https://drivesmarter.com/privacy-policy/
Latest updates
Drive Smarter Android
Drive Smarter gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Drive Smarter is #64 in Maps & Navigation Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Drive Smarter on Google Play
App details
Drive Smarter downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Drive Smarter's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Drive Smarter before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Drive Smarter makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Yearly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #64 | |
| Maps & NavigationFree | #178 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #144 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #150 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #141 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #146 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #147 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #149 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #159 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #144 | |
| Maps & NavigationGrossing | #138 |
Apps near Drive Smarter on the chart
Maps & Navigation Grossing, around #64.
#59
#60
#61
#62
#63
#65
#66
#67
#68
#69
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Drive Smarter
From the 103 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (53% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and regular updates. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and recent updates.
What people like
- Useful: “Highly recommend to everyone”
- Updates: “need to update maps and speed limits”
- Connection & sync: “Connected to a Cobra Rad 700i using a Pixel 10 Pro XL”
- Price & subscription: “best money spent this year”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “does not work with Bluetooth”
- Updates: “cannot connect or update firmware”
- Crashes & bugs: “doesn't work won't find my device”
- Login & account: “it will not allow me to reset my password or add a new radar detector”
About Drive Smarter
Drive Smarter enhances your driving experience when you are using select* connected Cobra and Escort devices.
Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam.
A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle.
Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information.
View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app.
Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing.
Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact.
Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer.
Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. ***
Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen.
currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information.
* should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds
** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud.
What's new in 4.13.0.0
- Improved in-app information for a clearer and easier start
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