Report updated Apr 17, 2026
R8 Companion
For owners of Uniden R8 or R8w radar detectors seeking to enhance alert accuracy and device customization.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
R8 Companion is an established utilities app that is a paid app. With a 4.8/5 rating from 1.3K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
A filtering engine that leverages historical data to minimize false alerts from non-threat signals.
Provides customizable alert settings to help users prioritize specific frequency bands.
Offers granular control over audio notifications to improve the overall driving experience.
Requires specific US firmware versions (141 for R8, 137 for R8w) to ensure full compatibility and functionality.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Angela Mcarthur
Providing advanced signal filtering and customization tools for radar detector owners to reduce false alerts and improve situational awareness.
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What do users think recently?
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What is the competitive landscape for R8 Companion?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The Utilities Market?
How does it evolve in the Utilities market?
Rank progression
7 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
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SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for R8 Companion
Key Takeaways
This app is a specialized tool for Uniden R8 users that significantly reduces false alerts through data-driven filtering, provided the detector is running the required firmware.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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