Comparison

TraceDevice vs Dash Camera+

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

Head to head
About

TraceDevice

Features
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A smartphone can have the function of a drive recorder. You can always record with the front or rear camera, which is also effective for tilting. The focus can be kept constant, and the white balance is adjusted when passing through the tunnel. In vibration detection mode, if a gyroscope sensor detects a vibration exceeding an arbitrary threshold, it will notify you by email. A snapshot of the previous and next videos will be attached to the email. The location information notification function sends location information by e-mail when a distance exceeding an arbitrary threshold is moved at regular time intervals. It is a powerful tool for parking monitoring of your car. [Application title] TraceDevice [Preparation for use] (1) Insert a cheap SIM into a used smartphone. If you do not have an old smartphone, please use your smartphone while charging. * 1 (2) Install the app on your smartphone. (3) Place your smartphone in the car. * 2 [How to use the drive recorder] (1) Switch the direction of the camera you want to record back and forth. (2) Start recording with the drive recorder. (3) Since the focus is fixed when you tap the screen, it is ideal for recording from inside the car. (4) Stop recording with the red stop button. (5) Recorded videos are stored in the album app. [How to use the parking monitoring function] (1) Configure email settings. * 3 (2) Adjust the threshold to detect vibration. The threshold value varies depending on the model, so please adjust it on each terminal. (3) Start parking monitoring. (4) When vibration is detected, the previous and next snapshots are attached to a set e-mail address and sent as an e-mail. * 3 (4) End parking monitoring with the end button or red stop button. [How to use the location information notification function] (1) Configure email settings. * 3 (2) When the current position is set, the alert information moved from the fixed position acquired by GPS will be sent by e-mail. (3) You can adjust the threshold (time, distance, etc.) for detecting position information from the setting screen. (4) Set in the car. * 2 (5) When the car is moved, the current location information is sent by e-mail at the specified time interval. [Explanation of precautions] * 1: If you do not have a SIM, you will not be able to send e-mails or use the free version. The paid version can be used without a SIM. * 2: Please refrain from using in a car that is hot. * 3: Basic e-mail settings are required from the side menu. If you use a Gmail account for the email sending account, you can send an email by using the app password for SMTP authentication. Please refer to the following URL for details.    https://itblogdsi.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-470.html   Other cloud services may require two-step verification or OAuth2 verification when sending an email, so please use an email address that allows you to cancel the authentication setting yourself. [Other features] The information that you setted can be backed up by export and restored by import. Smooth transitions can be made when changing smartphone models. It is also possible to erase all settings and initialize. [Precautions] * Advertisement is displayed at the bottom of the free version. * The free version has limited functions. * This app has a function to process data in the background. Notification information may not be sent if blocked by an application such as task kill. * Smartphone operation while driving is against the law. Please operate the app while the car is stopped. [Terms of service] https://itblog.dynaspo.com/blog-entry-162.html [Privacy policy] https://itblog.dynaspo.com/blog-entry-163.html

About

Dash Camera+

Record front and rear cameras simultaneously with customizable recording cycles. Displays speed, acceleration, and GPS coordinates. Includes speed limit alerts and photography features.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera recording
  • Configurable recording cycles
  • Speed and acceleration display
  • Speed limit alerts
  • GPS coordinate and altitude display
  • Photography function
Features
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【Main function】 ・Recording front and rear cameras simultaneously ・Recording cycle (seconds) can be set 【Sub function】 ・Display speed ​​and acceleration ・Speed ​​limit Alert ・Display GPS coordinate, altitude ・Photography 【Note】 ・Operating model: iPhone XS or later ・Operating OS: iOS 13 or above

Screenshots

TraceDevice4 screens
Dash Camera+1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dash Camera+ at none against TraceDevice's 1. Dash Camera+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). TraceDevice's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price 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. TraceDevice sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per year. Dash Camera+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TraceDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, Dash Camera+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TraceDevice versus Dash Camera+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceDeviceDash Camera+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerjun ishikawaHirofumi Cho

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TraceDevice

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Version$4.491 Year
None

Dash Camera+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TraceDevice free?
TraceDevice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash Camera+ free?
Dash Camera+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TraceDevice or Dash Camera+ have ads?
TraceDevice shows ads; Dash Camera+ does not.
Which is updated more often, TraceDevice or Dash Camera+?
TraceDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dash Camera+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, TraceDevice was updated on September 13, 2026 and Dash Camera+ on August 27, 2026.

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