DVRunning vs WayCam DVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DVRunning
This app connects to a dashcam to remotely control and manage recording. It allows for live streaming, playback, and downloading of video and audio footage, providing valuable evidence for traffic accidents and insurance claims.
- Remote dashcam control
- Live video and audio streaming
- Playback recorded footage
- Download video and audio
- Traffic accident evidence
- Insurance claim support
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【产品简介】 DVRunning 是车辆在行驶途中摄录影像画面以及声音的电子设备，它能够在发生交通意外事故以及保险理赔等方面提供宝贵的证据。有效为车主减少理赔烦恼。 手机APP通过连接DVRunning行车记录仪自建的Wi-Fi热点，实现对记录仪的远程控制管理，对实时的图像声音直播、回放、下载等。 --联系我们-- 微信公众号：zhuhaijl
WayCam DVR
This app allows you to control your HD dashcam via a Wi-Fi connection. You can preview live video, take photos, and download recordings directly from your dashcam. It also supports parking monitoring and firmware updates.
- WIFI wireless connection to dashcam
- Playback and download of videos/pictures
- Real-time preview and photo taking
- Parking monitoring function
- Firmware online upgrade
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Waycam DVR APP is a control software of hd dashcam, which supports the operation of preview, playback and download of pictures and videos in the dashcam through WIFI direct connection. Main functions: 1. Support WIFI wireless connection to dashcam 2. Support WIFI direct connection for playback and download of videos or pictures in the dashcam 3. Support real-time preview and photo taking of dashcam video 4. Support parking monitoring function 5. Support firmware online upgrade
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WayCam DVR at 1.8 against DVRunning's 1.5. WayCam DVR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 10%). DVRunning's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WayCam DVR holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of DVRunning's written reviews are positive against 21% of WayCam DVR's.
DVRunning ships an update every 3 months, WayCam DVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DVRunning | WayCam DVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (29 ratings) | 1.8 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 21.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhuhai Jieli Technology Co.,Ltd | Shenzhen huiying technology co.LTD |
Customer experience
DVRunning
WayCam DVR
Bugs and requests
DVRunning
Reported bugs
27 issues- App is broken
- Camera broken, not connected to Wi-Fi
- Cannot get past broken screen
- Wi-Fi asks for password
- Wi-Fi disconnected many times
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- App needs to be updated to English
- App not working properly
- First screen with GO does not work
- Error messages in the app
- Wi-Fi broken message
- Video broken
- No longer connects to device
- App does not work
- Does not work day time
- App didn't work
- Doesn't save files
- Unstable connection
- Wi-Fi disconnects repeatedly
- Camera only works if directly connected to power source
- App does not connect to the device
- Web developer site not in English
- App won't work on iOS phone
- Poorly designed app
- Cannot see videos after downloading
- Videos deleted off camera
- App is broken, keeps saying broken
- Cannot export videos and pics
Requested features
5 requests- Update app to English
- Improve app stability
- Add cloud streaming
- Allow video/picture export to iPhone camera roll
- Upgrade app for 4K/1080p camera features
WayCam DVR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DVRunning
No in-app purchases
WayCam DVR
No in-app purchases
