Comparison

DashCams Protect 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

DashCams Protect

This app connects to compatible dashcams for continuous recording and incident detection. It allows users to easily view, edit, download, and share recorded videos, providing instant evidence for protection on the road and while parked.

Highlights
  • Continuous recording from dashcam
  • Automatic incident detection and clip saving
  • Park mode with timelapse or collision detection
  • View, edit, download, and share videos
  • Privacy-focused, no audio or passenger recording
Features
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DASHCAMS PROTECT®: the ultimate solution for effortless and secure recording on the road. Seamlessly communicating with DASHCAMS PROTECT® brand cameras, our cameras and app ensures that you're always protected, whether you're driving or parked. Continuous Recording: With DASHCAMS PROTECT®, recording is a breeze. Our cameras capture video on a removable microSD card, ensuring that every moment of your journey is documented. And with our intuitive mobile app, you can easily view, edit, download, and share recorded videos right from your phone. Incident Detection: Stay one step ahead with DASHCAMS PROTECT®'s advanced incident detection features. Equipped with an accelerometer, our cameras automatically save video clips of collisions and sudden changes in acceleration. These clips, tagged as Events, are readily accessible through the app, providing you with instant evidence when you need it most. Park Mode: Worried about your vehicle when it's parked? DASHCAMS PROTECT® has you covered. Choose from our Timelapse option for continuous recording or Collision Detection to capture footage only when impact is detected, ensuring that you never miss a moment—even when you're away from your vehicle. Instant Evidence: With the DASHCAMS PROTECT® app, you'll have the evidence you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. From dishonest claims to skyrocketing insurance rates, our cameras & app shields you from unfair blame and costly consequences, safeguarding your driving record and your peace of mind. Privacy Protection: At DASHCAMS PROTECT®, we prioritize your privacy and legal rights. Unlike other dashcams, we never record audio or video of you or your passengers. With DASHCAMS PROTECT®, you can rest easy knowing that we're watching the road, not you™. Experience peace of mind with DASHCAMS PROTECT®. Download the app today and connect it to your DASHCAMS PROTECT® brand camera and drive with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://dashcams.com/privacy-policy-2/ Terms of Service: https://dashcams.com/terms-condition/

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

DashCams Protect4 screens
DashCam Recorder PiP4 screens

Verdict

The call

DashCams Protect and DashCam Recorder PiP both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of DashCams Protect's written reviews are positive against 50% of DashCam Recorder PiP's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for DashCams Protect against 4.1 for DashCam Recorder PiP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of DashCams Protect's written reviews are positive against 50% of DashCam Recorder PiP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DashCams Protect versus DashCam Recorder PiP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashCams ProtectDashCam Recorder PiP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.1 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDASHCAMS PROTECTJan Nutbroek

Customer experience

DashCams Protect

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

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

DashCams Protect

No in-app purchases

None

DashCam Recorder PiP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashCams Protect free?
DashCams Protect 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, DashCams Protect or DashCam Recorder PiP?
DashCam Recorder PiP is rated higher. DashCams Protect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DashCam Recorder PiP averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do DashCams Protect or DashCam Recorder PiP have ads?
Neither DashCams Protect nor DashCam Recorder PiP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashCams Protect or DashCam Recorder PiP?
DashCams Protect ships an update every 2 months, and DashCam Recorder PiP every 2 months. Most recently, DashCams Protect was updated on October 24, 2026 and DashCam Recorder PiP on October 24, 2026.

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