Comparison

PolyCam vs DashCam Recorder PiP

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

Head to head
About

PolyCam

Transform your phone into a dash cam to record drives and store footage securely in the cloud. Offers HD recording, incident flagging, and auto-deletion of old videos. Provides peace of mind with free cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Record HD video up to 1080p
  • Choice of camera angles
  • 28 days free cloud storage
  • Flag incidents to prevent deletion
  • Auto delete old footage
  • Set phone storage limits
  • Display speed and journey time
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PolyCam turns your phone into a dash cam allowing you to record your driving and keep your footage stored in the cloud for free giving you peace of mind that your video is safe should you need it. Features: • Record HD video in resolutions up to 1080p • Choice of camera to allow zoomed or wide angle • 28 days of free cloud storage for your footage • Flag incidents to ensure videos are not deleted • Auto delete old footage • Set storage limits on your phone • Display speed and journey time while you drive • Share videos stored on the cloud Over the next few months we are also planning to develop more features including: • Navigation • Claim report template • Driving risk score to use for insurance

About

DashCam Recorder PiP

Record video from both your phone's front and back cameras simultaneously, merging them into a single file. This app embeds essential data like date, time, GPS, speed, and accelerometer readings directly into your recordings for later review.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Merged video playback
  • Embedded GPS, speed, and sensor data
  • Free macOS companion app for playback
  • Privacy option with black screen recording
  • Infinite loop recording
  • iCloud sync for videos
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Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder PiP turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam. Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer and date/time metadata. Replay your drives on a map with the free iOS & macOS DashCam-Player apps. Truly free – no ads, no subscriptions, no signups, no "pro" version. What's different to its parent App "DashCam Recorder"? • The PiP version records video from both camera's, front and back, simultaneously • Both videos are merged into one video for easy playback, with optional watermarking • The video quality is automatically selected based on the hardware capabilities of the iPhone Why DashCam PiP is different: • High-quality video – stabilised recording at up to your device’s maximum resolution and frame rate • Complete metadata – GPS location, speed, altitude, date and time and accelerometer. Embed in an invisible track or as a watermark • Replay and explore – view your drives on a map with the free macOS & iOS DashCam Player app Key Benefits: • Easy and reliable – start recording with one tap, auto-start, loop recording, and Driver Focus mode (screen off) • Seamless integration – sync videos with iCloud and save directly to Photos. Works with Siri, Navigation, and Music in the background • Adjustable recording – set video length (1 to 15 minutes) and buffer size (for infinite loop recording) Why choose DashCam PiP over a physical DashCam? • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation • Enhanced privacy and security – recordings are protected with Face ID or Touch ID • Easy access to your videos – via iCloud or AirDrop • Use navigation and music apps in the background while recording • Free to use – perfect for giving older iPhones a second life Technical Highlights: • Automatic and superb video stabilisation • HEVC video compression, same quality but 40% smaller file size • Embed GPS, speed, altitude, time, date and accelerometer as metadata • Add a Watermark to the video (overlay) • Select Front Camera as main camera • Save videos to daily trip albums • Save a video instantaneously to Photos with Siri (iOS16+): "Save Video", start the App with "Start DashCam Recording" • Display a Map with your current position (use a Navigation App in the background for verbal instructions) • Infinite loop recording with automatic saving of crash events • Parking sensor – pause and resume recording automatically • Thermal and battery monitoring to protect your device • Autostart - Start/Stop recording with your car (when plugged in) • Stable App, top rated crash free score Tips and Notes: • Use flight mode for uninterrupted recording • Check local DashCam laws before use • DashCam Player for iOS & macOS displays route, speed, and other metadata If you do not need Picture in Picture, or your iPhone can't record with two camera's simultaneously, please check out "DashCam Recorder" instead. Website and Support: • https://dashcam.cam – manual, FAQs, and macOS app downloads Do you like this app? Please rate it in the App Store ! And please check out our macOS app, ADS-B Radar, for professional-grade flight tracking with your own ADS-B receiver: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1538149835 Disclaimer: This App is provided for personal use only. Always operate your vehicle safely and in compliance with local laws. Do not interact with the App while driving. The developer is not responsible for any accidents, damages, or legal issues arising from use of the App.

Screenshots

PolyCam4 screens
DashCam Recorder PiP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PolyCam at 5.0 against DashCam Recorder PiP's 4.1. PolyCam also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). DashCam Recorder PiP's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCam Recorder PiP has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PolyCam's written reviews are positive against 50% of DashCam Recorder PiP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyCam ships an update every 3 months, DashCam Recorder PiP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PolyCam versus DashCam Recorder PiP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyCamDashCam Recorder PiP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolysurance LimitedJan Nutbroek

Customer experience

PolyCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

DashCam Recorder PiP

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PolyCam

No in-app purchases

None

DashCam Recorder PiP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyCam free?
PolyCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashCam Recorder PiP free?
DashCam Recorder PiP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PolyCam or DashCam Recorder PiP?
PolyCam is rated higher. PolyCam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DashCam Recorder PiP averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do PolyCam or DashCam Recorder PiP have ads?
Neither PolyCam nor DashCam Recorder PiP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyCam or DashCam Recorder PiP?
PolyCam ships an update every 3 months, and DashCam Recorder PiP every 2 months. Most recently, PolyCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and DashCam Recorder PiP on October 24, 2026.

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