HighwayRadar
Blue Ridge Software Development LLC Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
HighwayRadar is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Blue Ridge Software Development LLC. Rated 4.6/5 from 147 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 147 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 160 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 20
- 2026 · v1.5
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About HighwayRadar
Drive with confidence. HighwayRadar gives you a heads-up about speed traps, enforcement, and cameras ahead so you can keep your eyes on the road and avoid surprises. Now with Apple CarPlay. Whether you're commuting, road-tripping, or just running errands, HighwayRadar helps you stay aware of what's coming up on your route with no expertise required. Open the app, start driving, and get clear, timely alerts. Get the peace of mind of knowing what's ahead without taking your attention off the road. WHAT YOU GET • Real-time police alerts shared by a community of drivers, often with the posted speed limit right at the alert location • A worldwide database of speed and red-light cameras, plus a US database of license-plate (ALPR) cameras, updated regularly • Aircraft speed-enforcement alerts that use smart logic to spot patrols trying to stay hidden • Heat maps that reveal where speed traps tend to happen even when no one is reporting right now • A Risk Score tailored to your exact location, time, and day, so you know when to stay extra alert • Local enforcement details where available: radar bands, common tactics, and vehicle descriptions SIMPLE, BUT AS CUSTOMIZABLE AS YOU WANT You don't have to touch a single setting to benefit. But when you're ready to fine-tune, HighwayRadar puts you in control: • Choose how far ahead you want to be warned, or let smart, speed-aware distances handle it for you • Decide which alerts matter: only what's on your street, anything ahead of you, or everything nearby • Turn specific camera types on or off • Filter out older reports and focus on fresh ones • Hear alerts through CarPlay, Bluetooth, or your phone speaker • Flash the screen for a quick visual heads-up when a new alert arrives BUILT FOR CARPLAY AND YOUR CAR • Full CarPlay support with maps, alerts, and easy reporting • A clean speed display showing the current limit alongside your own speed • Automatic zoom as you approach an alert, so you see the detail that matters • Traffic overlay, adjustable map angle and zoom, and a location icon you can personalize • Customizable light and dark themes that can follow your system or the local sunrise and sunset WORKS WITH YOUR RADAR DETECTOR (OPTIONAL) Already own a detector or laser system? HighwayRadar can connect to it and become your all-in-one alert hub, showing radar band, direction, and signal strength, muting weak or unwanted signals automatically, and creating GPS lockouts so the false alarms you pass every day stop bothering you (even if your detector doesn't have this functionality). Supported hardware includes Uniden R8/R4/R9 (and "w" models), Valentine V1 Gen2, Radenso DS1, and AL Priority. You can even hear spoken readouts of the detected band and direction, a favorite of motorcycle riders and anyone who'd rather keep their eyes up. WHY DRIVERS CHOOSE HIGHWAY RADAR • Awareness that goes beyond live reports, thanks to heat maps and Risk Score • Cameras, aircraft, police alerts, and radar, all in one place • Thoughtful controls that stay out of your way until you want them • Battery-friendly Power Save mode that winds the app down when you're parked GREAT FOR EVERY KIND OF DRIVE • Ideal for daily commutes and long road trips alike • Keeps frequent travelers aware of cameras and enforcement in unfamiliar cities • Inspired by and perfect for cross-country driving events where you're on the road all day • Takes the guesswork out of what's around the next bend Head out knowing what's ahead. Try HighwayRadar and see the difference a little awareness makes on every drive. Subscription required. Works in miles or kilometers. Signal-direction recognition is available on Uniden R8/R8w, R9/R9w, and Valentine V1 Gen2. See the EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.6
147 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.5 · Updated October 20, 2026
Brand new UI! New countermeasure features: - TMG laser shifter support - An experimental police scanner with silent keyword monitoring (e.g. alert on "blue honda") - Police report confirmation buttons - Police icons have an age bubble and can fade by age - Option to flash band/direction on radar/laser hit - Lockout Editor lets you add a resizeable lockout box straight from the map - Lockout zones automatically resize (if not manually adjusted) Camera alert updates: - Average speed section camera alerts - Directional ALPR icons show which way the camera is pointing (w/ icon color customization) - Info boxes show more details when tapped - Camera database update - Enable "show on map" and "send alerts" separately for each camera type - Turn camera clustering on/off Motorcycle-focused features: - Detector-like signal strength beeping (faster when closer) - Apple Watch app UI updates - Swipe/pinch on CarPlay (if supported by vehicle) - Selectable app icons w/ new cyan and light versions - New widget for connected device mode/status on CarPlay Other: - North always up map option - Settings backup via your personal iCloud - Expanded info on CarPlay companion view - Drive at a Glance provides an enforcement overview of your area or a proposed nav route (AI summary generated on-device by Apple Intelligence) - Settings Assistant, a chatbot that can help you find, understand, and change app functionality Various fixes related to navigation, connected radar detectors, and CarPlay instrument cluster support
App privacy
The developer, Blue Ridge Software Development LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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