Themis Black Box vs RecCar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Themis Black Box
This app transforms your smartphone into a high-quality dashcam, offering advanced recording features like 4K resolution, HDR, and image stabilization. It includes a built-in speedometer, GPS logging, and watermarking for speed and location data, with easy file management and sharing options.
- 4K, 1080p, 720p recording resolutions
- UltraWide, Wide, Tele camera support
- HDR and OIS recording
- Built-in speedometer and level
- GPS location and speed watermarking
- Easy file management and sharing
- Camera direction switching
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Thank you for visiting Themis Black Box app. * It is *** STRONGLY RECOMMENDED *** to use with a COOLER for smartphones for the following reasons. - Due to the nature of the app that processes the video in real time, the device will overheat quickly. - Smartphones will be installed and used in harsh environments such as car dashboards. In addition, to reduce the effect of car vibration, it is recommended to use a cradle that adsorbs to the windshield. * Features of Themis - Supports 4K, 1080p, 720p recording resolutions and various FPS. - Supports UltraWide, Wide, Tele cameras. - Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) recording. - Supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). - Provides clear recorded video frames even when driving in tunnels or at night. *** However, the smartphone's autofocus feature may malfunction on roads or in locations that are too dark, or if there are foreign substances (e.g., smudges, rainwater, etc.) on the windshield. - Built-in speedometer. - Built-in level to help horizontally align the camera. - Various information such as date, time, speed and address are added as a watermark at the top of the recorded video. - Supports search for location where video recording started by linking with Apple Maps and Google Maps. (However, if the region is set to Korea or the language is set to Korean, KakaoMap and NAVER Map are also supported.) - Easily switch camera direction to inside or outside the car with a long tap on the screen. - Supports starting and stopping recording using volume buttons or Bluetooth shutter. - Supports a red mark on the recorded video and the file in the Recorded File Browser screen by double-tapping the screen during video recording so that users can easily find the event they want to remember. - Supports displaying a yellow mark on the recorded file the user wants on the Recorded File Browser screen. - Supports user-marked recorded files protection function. - Supports various screensaver modes. - Various device protection functions. - Supports AirDrop file transfer. - Supports transferring multiple files using data cable and Finder on Mac or iTunes on PC. - Supports Worldwide address. - Supports easy call function. *** However, calls using speakers are currently not supported, and recording is stopped during calls. For FAQs, please refer to the URL below. https://bit.ly/ThemisFAQen Please drive safely with Themis Black Box. * In the sample images of the recorded video included in the app screenshot, part of the license plate has been blurred to protect privacy.
RecCar
This driving companion acts as a digital guardian, automatically recording your journeys. It features parking mode for detecting motion or impact when your vehicle is stopped, and driving mode to capture crucial evidence during unexpected events. Easily manage and export your recordings for enhanced safety and security on the road.
- Parking Mode with motion/impact detection
- Driving Mode for impact recording
- Emergency recording with double-tap
- Fixed focus and brightness adjustment
- Easy video management (lock, export, delete)
- High-quality video settings (up to 4K, HDR)
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RecCar Dash Cam for Phone β Your Driving Guardian App Description: Stay safe on the road with Reccar Dash Cam, the advanced dash cam app designed for drivers who value safety and security. With a range of intuitive features, this app ensures every journey is protected. Key Features: Parking Mode: Automatically records when motion or impact is detected while your vehicle is parked, protecting against accidents or damage. Driving Mode: Instantly saves video footage during an impact, capturing crucial evidence in unexpected situations. Emergency Recording: Quickly document incidents with a double-tap on the screen, ensuring you have the information you need when it matters most. Fixed Focus: Enjoy stable recording with a fixed focus in the center of the screen, providing clarity day or night. Brightness Adjustment: Adjust video brightness for optimal clarity, whether itβs day or night. Easy Video Management: Swipe right to lock or export videos, swipe left to delete, and easily access cloud-stored videos. Efficient Data Handling: Fetch new data and load more videos effortlessly, ensuring you can always view your important recordings. High-Quality Video Settings: Choose from multiple resolutions (720p, 1080p, or 4K) and use HDR for vibrant, high-contrast footage. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Themis Black Box at Free against RecCar's $12.99. Themis Black Box also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). RecCar's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Themis Black Box is free to download; RecCar costs $12.99 up front. RecCar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Themis Black Box asks for nothing beyond the download.
Themis Black Box ships an update every 5 weeks, RecCar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Themis Black Box | RecCar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $12.99 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeontack Jeong | BO YOUNG PARK |
Customer experience
Themis Black Box
RecCar
In-app purchases
Themis Black Box
No in-app purchases
RecCar
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- All Access (1 Year)$6.991 Year
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