# DashCam Recorder — Use your iPhone as a DashCam

> iPhone dashcam app recording video with GPS and sensor metadata. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Nutbroek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-recorder/id6497060282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Nutbroek](https://appshunter.io/developer/887410817)
- Category: Navigation, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 232 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-recorder/id6497060282/reviews.md

## What is DashCam Recorder?

Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam.
Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer, pitch & roll and date/time metadata.
Replay your drives on a map with the free iOS & macOS DashCam-Player apps.
Truly free – no ads, no subscriptions, no signups, no "pro" version.
Auto-start, loop recording, crash sensor, video compression, and driver focus mode for safe, reliable operation.

Why DashCam is different:
 • High-quality video – stabilised recording at up to your device’s maximum resolution and frame rate
 • Complete metadata – GPS location, speed, altitude, date and time, pitch & roll, accelerometer. Embed in an invisible track or as a watermark
 • Replay and explore – view your drives on a map with the free macOS & iOS DashCam Player app

Key Benefits:
 • Easy and reliable – start recording with one tap, auto-start, loop recording, and Driver Focus mode (screen off)
 • Seamless integration – sync videos with iCloud and save directly to Photos. Works with Siri, Navigation, and Music in the background
 • Adjustable recording – set video length (1 to 15 minutes) and choose front or back camera, landscape or portrait

Why choose DashCam over a physical DashCam?
 • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation and ultra-wide camera support
 • Enhanced privacy and security – recordings are protected with Face ID or Touch ID
 • Easy access to your videos – via iCloud or AirDrop
 • Use navigation and music apps in the background while recording
 • Free to use – perfect for giving older iPhones a second life

Technical Highlights:
 • Automatic and superb video stabilisation
 • HEVC video compression, same quality but 40% smaller file size
 • Embed GPS, speed, altitude, pitch & roll, time, date and accelerometer as metadata
 • Add a Watermark to the video with all data
 • Save videos to daily trip albums, add daily driving distance to the Watermark 
 • Save a video instantaneously to Photos with Siri (iOS16+): "Save Video", start the App with "Start DashCam Recording"
 • Display a Map with your current position (use a Navigation App in the background for verbal instructions)
 • Infinite loop recording with automatic saving of crash events
 • Parking sensor – pause and resume recording automatically
 • Thermal and battery monitoring to protect your device
 • Autostart - Start/Stop recording with your car (when plugged in)
 • Snap a photo at any time by tapping the screen
 • Pitch & Roll - Record your off-road trips
 • Stable App, top rated crash free score

Tips and Notes:
 • Use flight mode for uninterrupted recording
 • Check local DashCam laws before use
 • DashCam Player for iOS & macOS displays route, speed, and other metadata

Website and Support:
 • https://dashcam.cam – manual, FAQs, and macOS app downloads


Do you like this app? Please rate it in the App Store !

And please check out our macOS app, ADS-B Radar, the most beautiful visualiser for your ADS-B receiver:
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Disclaimer:
This app is provided for personal use only. Always operate your vehicle safely and in compliance with local laws. Do not interact with the app while driving. The developer is not responsible for any accidents, damages, or legal issues arising from use of the app.

## Key features

- High-quality stabilized video recording
- Embed GPS, speed, and sensor metadata
- Replay drives on a map
- Auto-start and loop recording
- Crash sensor and driver focus mode
- HEVC video compression
- Save to Photos and iCloud sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-recorder/id6497060282/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Could have been 5 stars, but there are some glitches

*2026-08-23, version 3.2*

First of all, love this app. It does what it’s supposed to do. Straight to the point, no BS. 

But there are some glitches after the recent updates that have been bugging me. Whenever I switched to another app while using the dash cam, the screen turned black and couldn’t connect back to the camera after that. I could go on without switching apps, but it also happened when I received phone calls, which is unavoidable. There were some instances that I was driving, someone from my family called me, which I had to pick up, and it instantly blacked out the dash cam. Couldn’t reconnect while driving. Which is quite inconvenient.

Could dev team fix this? Please.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-08-07, version 3.2*

Tons of features.  Very intuitive design.  Beautiful.

### 5/5 — just what I’ve been looking for

*2026-08-06, version 3.2*

This app does everything I wanted in a dash cam. I am 100% satisfied. Beyond the features and ability to use an old cell phone, the developer respects my privacy - I appreciate that - a lot! I will recommend this to family and friends. I will also encourage users to buy a good mount; windshield or dash - a cheap mount will produce jittery images, not due to the app but rather the mount.

### 5/5 — Richard

*2026-07-29, version 3.2*

Simple and easy to use and navigate. 
Thank you 🌹

### 5/5 — Does a great job for an app on a phone

*2026-07-29, version 3.2*

So far I am impressed and there is no annoying adds. I like you can control how it is saved, as clips, or a loop that you control the size of. Good job guys!

### 2/5 — Download not working

*2026-07-27, version 3.2*

When I stop recording, click on download, it would not work. And when I open the app again, the screen looks black or blank. Please help!!!

### 1/5 — doesn’t work

*2026-07-26, version 3.2*

this app doesn’t work as described. video recorded by the app failed to incorporate navigational data. Even its companion app, Dashcam Player, indicated the recording had no data on it. I believe, the built in Camera app does a much better job.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-12, version 3.2*

I set this up on an unused iPhone 14+. I activated the voice commands and that works perfectly. The only thing I suggest is to allow the voice command to add either static or custom text to the image or video caption field so that it can be quickly found among all the other videos and images. For example, if I have a close call, I would like to be able to say “save video close call”and have the video tagged with those last two words. Or, just add the word “Saved” to that field. It is an excellent app and a great way to repurpose an old iPhone.

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2026-07-12, version 3.2*

Very easy to use, lots of flexibility in the set up, free, exactly what I needed! Great job!!!

### 5/5 — Works, great, free (actually free)

*2026-07-05, version 3.2*

This works great and it’s free. Nice feature set, simple to use, has the features you’d want in a dash cam app.

## Frequently asked questions about DashCam Recorder

### What does the DashCam Recorder app do?

This app turns your iPhone into a high-quality dashcam. It continuously records video of your drives, embedding important metadata such as GPS location, speed, altitude, accelerometer data, pitch, and roll. You can then replay your drives on a map using the companion DashCam Player apps for iOS and macOS.

### What are the key features of this dashcam app?

Key features include high-quality stabilized video recording, comprehensive metadata embedding (GPS, speed, date/time, accelerometer, pitch/roll), a map replay function via the DashCam Player app, auto-start and loop recording, a crash sensor, and a driver focus mode for safe operation. It also supports HEVC compression for smaller file sizes.

### Is DashCam Recorder free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no ads, no subscriptions, no signups required, and no 'pro' version to purchase. This makes it an excellent option for utilizing older iPhones.

### How can I view my recorded videos?

You can view your recorded videos using the free DashCam Player apps available for both iOS and macOS. These players allow you to see your route on a map along with all the recorded metadata. Videos can also be saved directly to your Photos app and synced via iCloud.

### What are the benefits of using this app over a physical dashcam?

Using your iPhone as a dashcam offers high-quality video with advanced stabilization, enhanced privacy and security with Face ID/Touch ID protection, and easy access to your videos via iCloud or AirDrop. You can also use other apps like navigation or music in the background while recording, and it's free to use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-06-09

- Manual Focus Lock Option
- Audio Recording Improved
- Set Front (Face) Camera as Standard
- Multiple Languages (DE, ES, NL, FR, PT, IT, ZH)

### 3.1 — 2026-04-03

- Bug fixes & stability improvements

### 3.0 — 2026-03-22

- Added Car Pitch & Roll
- Added Siri commands to start and pause recording
- Added option to take a photo (tap screen)
- Finer control over video buffer size (15 min steps)
- Larger font for the watermark
- Improved handling of incoming Facetime/Audio calls
- Bug fixes & Stability improvements

Keep sending your feedback & reviews !

### 2.9 — 2026-01-26

- Bug fix for iPhone 5 & 6 running iOS 12
- Added option to remove speed from overlay
- Video & Overlay for portrait mode now in correct orientation

### 2.8 — 2026-01-16

- Added support for a Siri voice command: "Save Video"
- Added a permission request regarding saving videos in Albums
- Improved Crash & Parking detection
- Improved plug & play behaviour
- Bug & Stability fixes

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