# Dashguard vs DSLR Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DSLR Camera at 86% against Dashguard's 0%. DSLR Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (655 vs 1). Dashguard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DSLR Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Dashguard asks for nothing beyond the download.

DSLR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLR Camera has 655 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dashguard's written reviews are positive against 86% of DSLR Camera's.

Dashguard ships an update every 3 weeks, DSLR Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashguard | DSLR Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashguard/id1210328054/reviews) | **[4.6 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **655** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [慧博 宫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481427986) | [Xiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670798245) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashguard/id1210328054)

This app connects to a dashcam to provide wireless control, real-time video preview, and video downloading. It supports dual-channel recording, GPS tracking, and parking surveillance for comprehensive vehicle monitoring.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi wireless control, Real-time 720P preview, 1080P recording resolution, Dual-channel recording, GPS driving trajectory recording, Parking guard mode, G-Sensor for video locking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243)

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus control, Advanced image analysis tools, 8K Time-lapse photography, Multi-camera shooting modes, ProRes video recording, RAW photo formats, High frame rate video recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for photography and videography
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides professional-level features
- 👍 Good camera performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location data not accurate
- 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
- 🔋 Resets settings on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical video recording
- Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
- Improve film mode with realistic frames
- Add zoom and burst mode features
- Implement volume button as shutter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashguard free?

Dashguard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DSLR Camera free?

DSLR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dashguard or DSLR Camera?

DSLR Camera is rated higher. Dashguard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 655 ratings.

### Do Dashguard or DSLR Camera have ads?

Neither Dashguard nor DSLR Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dashguard or DSLR Camera?

Dashguard ships an update every 3 weeks, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, Dashguard was updated on June 25, 2026 and DSLR Camera on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*