Comparison

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam vs LINGDU

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. HD dash cam

Transform your iPhone into a high-definition car dash cam. Record driving videos with embedded time, location, and speed data. Offers continuous loop recording and in-app playback.

Highlights
  • HD video recording (up to 4K, 60 FPS)
  • Embeds time, speed, and location data
  • Records audio
  • Continuous loop recording
  • In-app video playback
  • Metric and English units
Features
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Turn you iPhone or iPod touch into a full featured Car DVR recorder at a fraction of the cost of the standalone device. Whenever you commute to work, go on a road trip or race on a race track, car camera is your ideal companion. Record HD definition videos while driving with embedded data about time, location** and speed**. Car camera is the only app in App Store that is capable of recording high quality HD driving videos with data overlay. Features: Record videos with resolutions 640х480, 1280х720, 1920х1080, 4K* and up to 60 FPSl Embed data overlay into videos: current time, speed, coordinates, heading Record audio Metric and English units Continuous loop recording. Older videos are overridden by newer ones to preserve space on the device Store recorded videos within the application Video Playback within the application or with AirPlay enabled devices Car Camera DVR is a freemium Ad Supported app. With a freemium version only 2 video segments can be recorded in a loop and recorded videos can only be played back within the app. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Car Camera DVR offers a subscription plan that lets you record unlimited number video segments, turn off in-app advertisements and export and share recorded videos outside the app. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: http://appannex.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *4K video is available for iPhone 7 and later models **GPS capability required to record Speed, Heading and Location data

About

LINGDU

This dash camera application allows you to control your car's camera directly from your smartphone. Record live video, download footage, adjust settings, zoom, edit, and share videos. You can also view the GPS track of your recordings on a map.

Highlights
  • Live video recording control
  • Download videos and photos
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Video zoom functionality
  • Video editing and sharing
  • GPS track viewing on map
Features
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LINGDU is a dash camera application. This product provides functions such as video playback and convenient settings. With this App, you can, 1. Start or stop live video recording. 2. Download videos and photos on your smartphone. 3. You can even access or change camera settings directly from your fingertips. 4. You can zoom the video. 5. You can edit or share your video. 6. GPS track of video can be viewed on map. The supported device models are: LD01;

Screenshots

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam4 screens
LINGDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam at 4.2 against LINGDU's 2.4. LINGDU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LINGDU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam's written reviews are positive against 21% of LINGDU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam ships an update every 4 months, LINGDU every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam versus LINGDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Camera DVR. HD dash camLINGDU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (107 ratings) — better2.4 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews21.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB348 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOxagile LLC东莞卡卡电子科技有限公司

Customer experience

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam

All ratings107 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.1%

LINGDU

All ratings52 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative71.1%

Bugs and requests

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LINGDU

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Stuck in create account interface
  • Cannot see dash cam videos
  • App not showing anything despite connection
  • Does not connect dashcam to iPhone
  • Laggy and slow performance
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  • Cannot access videos and photos after update
  • App shows connected but says disconnected when accessing camera/videos
  • Cannot connect after update
  • App does not go further than the front page
  • GPS not working
  • App not showing video or image
  • Barcode does not work
  • Confusing setup through touchscreen
  • Cannot access videos when away from car
  • Hassle uploading footage to laptop
  • App is slow to load
  • App randomly closes
  • App is filled with bugs
  • Does not allow speed on videos
  • Constant requests to turn on location services
  • App leaves gigabytes of system data behind
  • Cannot show live video for iPhone 14 Pro
  • App crashes
  • App disconnects from mobile and camera
  • Cannot stop recording
  • Cannot access recorded video without WiFi
  • Cannot connect to dash cam without WiFi
  • Telling to stop recording but fails

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add CarPlay App
  • Allow use of app with camera on record mode
  • Simplify settings with grid layout
  • Add rewind functionality for video recordings
  • Ability to completely erase certain recordings/clips
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  • Allow deletion of all recordings/clips
  • Improve understanding of camera voice prompts
  • Display mileage per hour on videos
  • Add dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam

Subscriptions2
  • Dashcam PRO3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Dashcam PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Export and Share Videos$2.99
  • Unlimited loop recording$2.99
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  • NoAds + UnlimitedLoop + Export$12.99
None

LINGDU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam free?
Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LINGDU free?
LINGDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam or LINGDU?
Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam is rated higher. Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while LINGDU averages 2.4 from 54 ratings.
Do Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam or LINGDU have ads?
Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam shows ads; LINGDU does not.
Which is updated more often, Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam or LINGDU?
Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam ships an update every 4 months, and LINGDU every 2 months. Most recently, Car Camera DVR. HD dash cam was updated on November 11, 2026 and LINGDU on November 3, 2026.

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