Comparison

hiDashCam vs VDR Dash Cam

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

Head to head

About

hiDashCam

Control your dashcam remotely via your mobile device. Preview live footage, play back recorded videos, and adjust dashcam settings. More features are planned for future updates.

Highlights

Live dashcam preview
Video playback
Video download
Dashcam parameter settings
Remote operation

Features

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The hiDashcam mobile app enables you to operate dashcam in a better way. On hiDashcam, you can preview dashcam live image, play videos, download videos, set dashcam parameters, etc. More features are coming soon.

About

VDR Dash Cam

Features

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Ventra VDR app enables user to conveniently connect to the VDR vehicle recorder (Dash cam) to view live video, playback, download and setup. Note: This app works with the Ventra VDR-130 series Vehicle Recorder The Ventra VDR app enables user to conveniently connect to the VDR vehicle recorder (Dash cam) to view live video, playback, download and setup. Features: -Real time streaming of both VDR cameras to app -Toggle front and rear view -Take snapshot of desired scene -Conveniently playback recorded videos and photos -Download important video / photo to smartphone -Configure VDR camera setting WiFi Connection Connect iOS device (within 15ft) to VDR via WiFi to view live video, recorded video and configure settings

Screenshots

hiDashCam4 screens

VDR Dash Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VDR Dash Cam at 8.0 against hiDashCam's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level

hiDashCam versus VDR Dash Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	hiDashCam	VDR Dash Cam
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	8.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	150 MB	38 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	WHST HEBEI Co., Ltd.	VENTRA TECHNOLOGY INC.

In-app purchases

None

hiDashCam

No in-app purchases

None

VDR Dash Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hiDashCam free?

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

Is VDR Dash Cam free?

VDR Dash Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do hiDashCam or VDR Dash Cam have ads?

Neither hiDashCam nor VDR Dash Cam shows ads.

Which is updated more often, hiDashCam or VDR Dash Cam?

hiDashCam ships an update every 3 months, and VDR Dash Cam every 3 months. Most recently, hiDashCam was updated on September 19, 2026 and VDR Dash Cam on September 23, 2026.