Comparison

SAM DASHCAM vs CloudiCar

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

Head to head

★ 1.52 ratingsView app →

About

SAM DASHCAM

Features

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'SAM DASHCAM' can play view live video feed and recored files from Wi-Fi enabled Car DVR. RECORD AND PLAY - View live video feed from 'SAM DASHCAM' - Download and play recorded video files from 'SAM DASHCAM' CONFIGURE - Configure Car DVR settings SHARE - Share downloaded video to iTunes on Mac via the Lightning Port TO USE - Install app on your smartphone - Connect to 'SAM DASHCAM' via Wi-Fi - Run app

About

CloudiCar

Access your Cloud Dash Camera remotely via Wi-Fi for live viewing and positioning. Capture pictures and videos, and engage in two-way conversations with your vehicle.

Highlights

Real-time live view
Remote positioning
Wi-Fi connection
Picture and video capture
Two-way talking

Features

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CloudiCar can realize real-time live view and position of Cloud Dash Camera remotely and with Wi-Fi connection, can obtain picture and video, two-way talking and so on.

Screenshots

SAM DASHCAM3 screens

CloudiCar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudiCar at every 3 weeks against SAM DASHCAM's every 3 months. SAM DASHCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

SAM DASHCAM ships an update every 3 months, CloudiCar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

SAM DASHCAM versus CloudiCar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SAM DASHCAM	CloudiCar
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	90 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	CNS Link Co., Ltd.	Shenzhen iStarVideo Technology Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

SAM DASHCAM

No in-app purchases

None

CloudiCar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAM DASHCAM free?

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

Is CloudiCar free?

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

Do SAM DASHCAM or CloudiCar have ads?

Neither SAM DASHCAM nor CloudiCar shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SAM DASHCAM or CloudiCar?

SAM DASHCAM ships an update every 3 months, and CloudiCar every 3 weeks. Most recently, SAM DASHCAM was updated on October 5, 2026 and CloudiCar on October 4, 2026.