BRASS MONKEY vs Uniden Dash View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BRASS MONKEY
Monitor and control your smart car refrigerator remotely. Check temperature, voltage, and adjust settings like temperature and power status directly from your smartphone.
- Remote temperature monitoring
- Voltage display
- Temperature setting
- Fridge on/off control
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By connecting the smart car refrigerator through the APP, you can check the temperature of the refrigerator, voltage and other information, as well as temperature setting and turning the fridge off/on.
Uniden Dash View
Connect to your dash cam via WiFi to view live recordings, save and playback videos, take snapshots, and edit/share footage. Zoom in on videos for a closer look.
- Live Viewfinder
- Video Save
- Video Playback
- Snapshot
- Share Video
- Zoom Video
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"Uniden Dash View" is the companion app for the driving recorder dash cam, While your smart device is connected to the driving recorder’s WiFi connection, this app will allow you enjoy the following features: • Live Viewfinder – See what your device is recording in real time. • Video Save – Save the recorded video to your phone or watch it in the app. • Video Playback – Playback your recorded videos on your smart device. • Snapshot – Capture a saved snapshot at the push of a button. • Share Video – You can edit and share videos to social platforms. • Zoom Video – You can zoom the video to see more clearly. Supported device models: DASHVIEW30.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Uniden Dash View at every 3 months against BRASS MONKEY's every 40 months. Uniden Dash View also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). BRASS MONKEY's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 11%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BRASS MONKEY ships an update every 40 months, Uniden Dash View every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BRASS MONKEY | Uniden Dash View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better | 11.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electus Distribution Pty Ltd | UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED |
Customer experience
BRASS MONKEY
Uniden Dash View
Bugs and requests
BRASS MONKEY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Uniden Dash View
Reported bugs
18 issues- App freezes when opening settings menu
- WiFi connection drops during configuration
- App crashes on iOS when accessing settings
- Buttons become unresponsive after connection
- Black screen appears instead of live view
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- Loading spinner continues indefinitely
- App crashes during video download
- Connection fails on iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad devices
- App freezes when pressing settings button
- Video files fail to load or display
- Recording timer shows but screen is blacked out
- App becomes unresponsive after recent updates
- WiFi hotspot signal too weak for reliable connection
- App interferes with phone Bluetooth connectivity
- Memory card access issues
- App fails to stop recording when commanded
- Camera switches don't work in app
- Settings changes don't persist
Requested features
13 requests- Improved iOS app compatibility and stability
- Ability to use app with mobile data enabled
- Better WiFi connection reliability
- Auto-rotation for full screen instead of button click
- Persistent connection without requiring reconnection per vehicle start
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- Seamless video download functionality
- Live view display that actually works
- Settings menu that doesn't crash
- Improved UI/UX design and user-friendliness
- Faster app performance and responsiveness
- Better integration with phone Bluetooth systems
- Firmware updates to resolve bugs
- Accessible customer support
In-app purchases
BRASS MONKEY
No in-app purchases
Uniden Dash View
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BRASS MONKEY free?
Is Uniden Dash View free?
Do BRASS MONKEY or Uniden Dash View have ads?
Which is updated more often, BRASS MONKEY or Uniden Dash View?
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