Comparison

Car Camera DVR vs DashMap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Car Camera DVR

Transform your phone into a car DVR with GPS tracking and speed recording. Capture your drives with front and back cameras, customize video settings, and store footage securely in the cloud. Perfect for evidence or documenting journeys.

Highlights
  • Front and back camera recording
  • Adjustable video resolution and frame rate
  • GPS speed and coordinate overlay
  • Cloud video backup
  • In-app video playback and management
  • User profile for personalized experience
Features
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Car Camera DVR: Personal Dash Cam Without Extra Hardware Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a smart Car DVR recorder and GPS blackbox—no additional hardware required. Car Camera DVR helps you capture every drive, from everyday commutes to long road trips, with useful overlays and recording controls for safety, evidence, and memories. KEY FEATURES FRONT & BACK CAMERA RECORDING - Record with rear camera and optional front camera together. - Enable or disable front camera anytime from Settings. VIDEO SETTINGS - Audio recording on/off. - Multiple resolution options: Low, Medium, High, 640x480, 1280x720, and 1920x1080. - Auto-save video segments by selected duration. - Adjustable frame rate: 15, 20, 25, or 30 FPS. DISPLAY SETTINGS - Show/hide timestamp on videos. - Show/hide speed overlay while driving. - Display GPS coordinates on recordings. - Choose speed unit: KM/H or MPH. STORAGE & STATS - Check app and device memory usage. - View available storage in real time. - Instantly clear all recordings when needed. VIDEO HISTORY - Browse recorded videos with duration and timestamp details. - In-app playback with one tap. - Quickly delete old or unnecessary files. TRIP HISTORY - Review past driving sessions in one place. - Track your route-based driving records for better journey insights. AI DRIVING SCORE & TRIP SCORE - Get an AI-powered Driving Score based on driving behavior and consistency. - View Trip Score for each journey to understand trip quality at a glance. - Use smart score insights to improve driving habits over time. CLOUD VIDEO BACKUP - Securely back up videos to the cloud. - Access recordings anytime, anywhere. - Keep your data safe even after device reset or replacement. USER PROFILE - Create and manage your personal profile. - Sync preferences and cloud content for a personalized experience. PREMIUM ACCESS Car Camera DVR is free to use, with optional premium subscriptions: - Lifetime - Monthly (auto-renewable) - Yearly (auto-renewable) Subscriptions are available on iOS and can be managed or canceled anytime from your Apple ID account settings. Use Cases - HD Car Camera for daily driving footage - GPS Blackbox with real-time driving data - Evidence recorder for incidents and insurance/legal support - Smarter driving improvement with AI score-based trip insights Terms of Use: https://www.guruinfomedia.com/apps/apple/carcamera/terms.html

About

DashMap

This app transforms your iPhone into a dual-screen safety system, offering simultaneous 4K dash cam recording and GPS navigation. It provides seamless integration with CarPlay, allowing you to control recording and navigation from your car's display while keeping your phone focused on the road.

Highlights
  • Dual-screen CarPlay integration
  • Simultaneous 4K recording and navigation
  • GPX/TCX route import
  • On-device video storage
  • Professional telemetry overlays
  • Automatic footage management
Features
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DashMap is the iPhone dash cam built for Apple CarPlay. Navigate on your car display while your mounted iPhone records in up to 4K—and keeps every drive video on-device. One App. Zero Clutter. The CarPlay Advantage Experience the Dual-Screen Setup: Mount your iPhone high for a clear 4K view of the road while your car’s built-in display handles the navigation. Seamless Sync: Search destinations and start recording directly from your dashboard. Eyes on the Road: Get turn-by-turn directions on CarPlay while your phone acts as your dedicated safety lens. Built for Explorers & Bikers Don't just follow the highway—follow your path. Route Import: Seamlessly import GPX and TCX files from your favorite planning tools. Custom Navigation: Follow specific backroads or trails while recording every mile of the journey. Pro Telemetry: High-speed GPS, heading, and live speed data are overlaid directly on your video. Privacy & Performance First We believe your data belongs to you. On-Device Storage: Every drive video stays on your iPhone. No cloud video storage or Wi-Fi transfer is required. Instant Access: No fishing for Wi-Fi or clunky companion apps. Tap, watch, and share instantly. Configurable Storage: Choose a 5, 10, 20, 40, or 60 GB video limit. When the limit is reached, DashMap removes the oldest footage first while leaving the active recording untouched. Key Features: Simultaneous 4K Recording & Navigation: Record while you drive without losing your way. CarPlay Support: Access essential navigation and recording actions from CarPlay while your mounted iPhone records the road. Advanced Route Preview: Check for toll roads and traffic before you shift into gear. Professional Overlays: Live GPS, speed, and time data embedded in your footage for insurance or sharing. Dual Camera Support: Switch to the front-facing camera for cabin security. Adaptive Thermal Protection: If your iPhone gets warm, DashMap automatically lowers the recording frame rate and restores your selected rate after the device cools down. Pro Tips for Drivers: Mount it High: Use a magsafe windshield mount behind your rearview mirror for the best 4K perspective. Stay Powered: Keep your phone plugged in for long-distance trips or touring. Magnetic Mounts: Use a MagSafe-compatible mount for the fastest "mount and go" experience. Privacy Policy: https://dashmap.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://dashmap.co/tos

Screenshots

Car Camera DVR4 screens
DashMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

Car Camera DVR and DashMap both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Car Camera DVR's written reviews are positive against 25% of DashMap's. Car Camera DVR also leads on ratings volume (379 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). DashMap's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Car Camera DVR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and DashMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashMap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Camera DVR has 379 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Car Camera DVR's written reviews are positive against 25% of DashMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car Camera DVR ships an update fortnightly, DashMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Car Camera DVR versus DashMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Camera DVRDashMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (379 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings379 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Ralf Cheung

Customer experience

Car Camera DVR

All ratings379 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.3%

DashMap

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Car Camera DVR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recording a black screen
  • GPS coordinates and speed not working
  • App stops recording when switching apps
  • Upside down video display

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow recording in landscape mode
  • Ability to record in background
  • Add pre-incident video capture
  • Implement front-facing camera option

DashMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Car Camera DVR

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium App Version$39.99
4 purchases

DashMap

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium7 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Car Camera DVR free?
Car Camera DVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Car Camera DVR or DashMap?
DashMap is rated higher. Car Camera DVR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while DashMap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Car Camera DVR or DashMap have ads?
Car Camera DVR shows ads; DashMap does not.
Which is updated more often, Car Camera DVR or DashMap?
Car Camera DVR ships an update fortnightly, and DashMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Car Camera DVR was updated on October 19, 2026 and DashMap on October 11, 2026.

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