Comparison

Renault Dashcam vs Phone Connect

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

Head to head
About

Renault Dashcam

This utility app connects to a Renault-approved DVR unit in select vehicle models. It allows users to control recording, adjust camera settings, and manage video files via a WiFi connection. Video recordings include date, time, GPS coordinates, and speed.

Highlights
  • WiFi connection to DVR unit
  • Control recording features
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Manage files from SD card
  • Overlay video with data (date, time, GPS, speed)
Features
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Renault DashCam App is dedicated to Renault approved DVR unit installed on Sandero, Logan, MCV and Duster vehicles (Renault part number 8201 679 620). Using WiFi connection, the app can control recording features, camera settings and manage files from device SD card. Date, time, GPS coordinates and speed are overlaid into video file.

About

Phone Connect

Features
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Car Connect (Phone Connect) is the smart companion app to monitor and control your Geely EX2 directly from your phone. Key Features: • Real-Time Status: Monitor battery (SoC), range, speed, gear, and door locks. • Smart Climate: Remote AC control, temperature, fan speed, and defrosters. • Body Controls: Open/close windows and unlock the trunk remotely. • Vehicle Settings: Switch drive modes (Comfort/Eco/Sport), adjust regen braking, toggle AVAS, and set ambient lights. • Fast & Secure: Instant response via local Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without cloud delay. Note: Requires the Car Connect app installed on your Geely EX2 infotainment screen.

Screenshots

Renault Dashcam4 screens
Phone Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phone Connect at every 3 days against Renault Dashcam's every 6 months. Renault Dashcam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Renault Dashcam ships an update every 6 months, Phone Connect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Renault Dashcam versus Phone Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRenault DashcamPhone Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFalcon Electronics ProdThao Thu

In-app purchases

None

Renault Dashcam

No in-app purchases

None

Phone Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Renault Dashcam free?
Renault Dashcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phone Connect free?
Phone Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Renault Dashcam or Phone Connect have ads?
Neither Renault Dashcam nor Phone Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Renault Dashcam or Phone Connect?
Renault Dashcam ships an update every 6 months, and Phone Connect every 3 days. Most recently, Renault Dashcam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Phone Connect on October 31, 2026.

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