Comparison

Rove Dash Cam vs OneControl Auto

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

Head to head
About

Rove Dash Cam

Wirelessly connect your dash cam to your smartphone to view live video, access recordings, and adjust settings. Download and share footage easily, with GPS location and speed displayed on Google Maps.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Access recorded videos and photos
  • Download and share footage
  • Remote dash cam settings configuration
  • Firmware updates
  • View GPS location and speed
Features
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ROVE Dash Cam: the official companion app for ROVE dash cameras Get more out of your ROVE dash cam. Watch every channel in sync, relive your drives on a live map, export GPS data, update firmware, and shop ROVE accessories, all from your iPhone or iPad. Works with: ROVE R2-4K, R2-4K PRO, R2-4K DUAL, R2-4K DUAL PRO, and R3. ROVE Dash Cam connects directly to your dash cam over WiFi. Within about 10 meters of your dash cam, you can view the live feed, browse recordings, adjust settings, and install firmware updates over the air. WHAT YOU CAN DO ALL YOUR CAMERAS, ONE PLAYER Watch front, rear, and cabin channels together, perfectly in sync. Tap any channel to bring it front and center, or switch angles from the car diagram. Every recording appears as a single card with all channels combined. LIVE VIDEO Watch your front, rear, and cabin channels in real time. Pinch to zoom up to 4x, switch channels with a tap, and flip into full-screen landscape for a bigger view. Toggle between Video and Photo modes on supported cameras. RELIVE YOUR DRIVE See your speed, compass heading, and route on a live map, synced to the video. Tap anywhere on the route to jump to that exact moment. A trip summary shows distance, top speed, and drive time at a glance. PRO PLAYBACK TOOLS Loop a section to review an incident again and again. Step through footage frame by frame to catch a license plate. A speed graph highlights sudden impacts, so you can tap straight to the moment that matters. TRIM EVERY ANGLE Trim a moment once and share it from every camera at the same time, all lined up to the same second. DASH CAM VIDEOS Browse recordings straight from the SD card with smart date grouping and all-channel thumbnails. Filter by type, channel, or date. Switch between List and Grid views. Bulk select to download, lock, or delete multiple clips at once. LOCAL ALBUMS Everything you save lives in your Photos library, so it survives iOS cleanups and syncs to iCloud. A storage bar shows exactly how much space each camera is using, broken down into Videos, Events, and Photos. GPS & TRIP DATA Export routes as GPX, KML, or CSV to open in Google Earth, Strava, and other mapping tools. Speed, g-sensor, and bearing data are pulled from your recordings, which helps when you are reviewing a drive or sending footage to your insurer. CAMERA SETTINGS Fine-tune resolution, recording mode, parking mode, and system settings from your phone. Scan your license plate with the camera to fill it in automatically. Firmware updates are delivered over the air with full release notes. ROVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT Chat your way to a fix, even with no internet connection. It checks your setup, firmware, and memory card, and fixes common issues in one tap. SIRI & SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, connect my ROVE dash cam." Build your own shortcuts around the actions you use most. ROVE SHOP Browse and buy accessories, mounts, memory cards, and new ROVE products directly in the app. iPad ready. Live video and the full app scale up cleanly on iPad in both portrait and landscape. GETTING STARTED STEP 1: Turn on the WiFi feature on your ROVE dash cam. STEP 2: Open the ROVE Dash Cam app, tap Add Dash Cam, and select your model. STEP 3: The app detects your camera's WiFi and prompts you to join. Tap Join on the system prompt that appears. (If it doesn't appear, open Settings > WiFi and join your dash cam's network manually. The password is printed on the card included with your camera.) STEP 4: That's it. The app verifies your camera automatically and you're ready to go. Need a hand? Open the Support Assistant in the app anytime, or visit rovedashcam.com/pages/contact-us. Drive safe. The ROVE Team

About

OneControl Auto

Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents

Screenshots

Rove Dash Cam4 screens
OneControl Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rove Dash Cam at 4.4 against OneControl Auto's 2.7. Rove Dash Cam also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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

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

Rove Dash Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rove Dash Cam has 8.1K ratings behind it against 793, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Rove Dash Cam's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rove Dash Cam ships an update every 10 days, OneControl Auto monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rove Dash Cam versus OneControl Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRove Dash CamOneControl Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8.1K ratings) — better2.7 (793 ratings)
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews — better5.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K — better793
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROVE Dash CamLippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

Rove Dash Cam

All ratings8,115 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative63.9%

OneControl Auto

All ratings793 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive5.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative92.2%

User reviews

Rove Dash Cam

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Accurate GPS and speed tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable performance
  • 🚀 Impressive camera features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🐛 Difficulty accessing/downloading videos
  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Slow video playback and downloads
  • 🐛 Unreliable Wi-Fi connection

OneControl Auto

From 793 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 🚀 Brakes work well
  • 🤖 Bluetooth connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnections
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location permissions
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤯 Confusing and buggy app
  • ⚠️ Dangerous braking issues

Bugs and requests

Rove Dash Cam

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to camera
  • Videos not showing up in app
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update firmware through app
  • Inconsistent video recording and storage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to easily delete/manage videos
  • Improved app performance and stability
  • Seamless connectivity between camera and app
  • Easier video access and download functionality
  • Firmware update availability within the app

OneControl Auto

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on location permissions screen
  • Brakes locking up unexpectedly
  • App unable to connect to Bluetooth device

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Bluetooth stability
  • Ability to use old app

In-app purchases

None

Rove Dash Cam

No in-app purchases

None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rove Dash Cam free?
Rove Dash Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rove Dash Cam or OneControl Auto?
Rove Dash Cam is rated higher. Rove Dash Cam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while OneControl Auto averages 2.7 from 793 ratings.
Do Rove Dash Cam or OneControl Auto have ads?
Neither Rove Dash Cam nor OneControl Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rove Dash Cam or OneControl Auto?
Rove Dash Cam ships an update every 10 days, and OneControl Auto monthly. Most recently, Rove Dash Cam was updated on September 24, 2026 and OneControl Auto on September 20, 2026.

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