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Android Apps > Maps & Navigation > Drive Smarter
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Drive Smarter

by Cedar Electronics · Maps & Navigation · Free
On Google Play since August 2020 · Data updated 2026-11-07

Drive Smarter is made and published by Cedar Electronics. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Cedar Electronics. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Cedar Electronics and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.67
13,841 ratings
Installs
270 thousand
Last updated
October 19, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
164.4 MB

Drive Smarter has 270 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 13,841 ratings. Its best ranking is #74 in Top Grossing, Maps & Navigation in United States.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Drive Smarter for Android

★★★★★ Joey Adams · Aug 1, 2026
This is honestly one of the best apps I've ever had its so dope I freaking love it. Comes in handy, the only thing that I don't like I wish you can live view from the inside of your home and not in your car because the app has to be connected to the Wi-Fi or something like that, and you have to be like close to your car in order to watch a live view from your phone, say for instance my dash cam has the g sensors n if something caused it to come on can't view inside home. Have to go to the car
★★★★★ john yarbrough · Sep 24, 2026
Updated: The app is working great as a GPS now. Measures speed correctly and has most posted speed limits right. Connected to a Cobra Rad 700i using a Pixel 10 Pro XL. Connected to my radar detector every time the app is opened as I would expect.
★☆☆☆☆ Andrew Van Vlymen · Oct 4, 2026
Don't work. It will not allow me to reset my password or add a new radar detector.
★★☆☆☆ Jason Mehlhoff · Aug 21, 2026
I would like this app to work with Android Auto and my radar without having to physically open it on my phone. I created a routine for it to start when Bluetooth connects to my head unit and the app starts, but it technically doesn't work until I at least open it on the phone screen once. The routine does it's job, but the app doesn't completely come alive. It would be nice to use my Escort and Android Auto without having to open the phone once to activate. Maybe something you can add? Thanks!!!
★☆☆☆☆ cody beckman · Sep 17, 2026
Download it to get the stuff off my cobra dash cam. Can get the video. Im sittin next to my camera and says It's out of range. Get the app for one thing, and it can't even connect to my dash cam outside the half second ping and drop. Trys to make you have it send notifications. I don't want them. I get enough thanks for trying to force that on me too.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Cedar Electronics, from Google Play

“The essential in-car companion for select Cobra and Escort Dash Cams”

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Description by Cedar Electronics Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
NOW AVAILABLE ON ANDROID AUTO!

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.

Recent changes:
- Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
- Improved in-app information for a clearer and easier start
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
79
App size
164.4 MB
Needs Android
9.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Drive Smarter

33 permissions · 79 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
4.13.0.0
Launched
August 2020
  • Oct 19, 2026UpdateVersion 4.13.0.0
  • Aug 27, 2026UpdateVersion 4.12.0.0
  • May 18, 2026UpdateVersion 4.9.1.0
  • May 6, 2026UpdateVersion 4.9.0.0
  • Mar 20, 2026UpdateVersion 4.8.0.0
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
4.8 thousand
Per day
160
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
August 2020

Installs over time

Drive Smarter has been installed 270 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 160 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#74
Chart
Top Grossing
Maps & Navigation
Country
United States

Google Play Rankings for Drive Smarter

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
177 United States Maps & Navigation Top Free
74 United States Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
118 Iran Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
152 Indonesia Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
155 India Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
155 Saudi Arabia Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
159 Turkey Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
162 Slovakia Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
163 Mexico Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
165 Czech Republic Maps & Navigation Top Grossing
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Ranking history in United States

About the app and developer

About Drive Smarter

Drive Smarter is a maps & navigation app developed by Cedar Electronics.

How many times has Drive Smarter been installed?

Drive Smarter has been installed 270 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 4.8 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 maps & navigation apps.

What is the rating of Drive Smarter?

Drive Smarter is rated 4.67 out of 5 stars, based on 14 thousand ratings.

Is Drive Smarter free?

Drive Smarter is free. The app size is 164.40 MB. The latest version available is 4.13.0.0. The last update was on October 19, 2026.

What are the requirements for Drive Smarter?

Drive Smarter requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2020.

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