Comparison

DashMap vs DashCam Recorder

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

Head to head
About

DashMap

This app transforms your iPhone into a dual-screen safety system, offering simultaneous 4K dash cam recording and GPS navigation. It provides seamless integration with CarPlay, allowing you to control recording and navigation from your car's display while keeping your phone focused on the road.

Highlights
  • Dual-screen CarPlay integration
  • Simultaneous 4K recording and navigation
  • GPX/TCX route import
  • On-device video storage
  • Professional telemetry overlays
  • Automatic footage management
Features
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DashMap is the iPhone dash cam built for Apple CarPlay. Navigate on your car display while your mounted iPhone records in up to 4K—and keeps every drive video on-device. One App. Zero Clutter. The CarPlay Advantage Experience the Dual-Screen Setup: Mount your iPhone high for a clear 4K view of the road while your car’s built-in display handles the navigation. Seamless Sync: Search destinations and start recording directly from your dashboard. Eyes on the Road: Get turn-by-turn directions on CarPlay while your phone acts as your dedicated safety lens. Built for Explorers & Bikers Don't just follow the highway—follow your path. Route Import: Seamlessly import GPX and TCX files from your favorite planning tools. Custom Navigation: Follow specific backroads or trails while recording every mile of the journey. Pro Telemetry: High-speed GPS, heading, and live speed data are overlaid directly on your video. Privacy & Performance First We believe your data belongs to you. On-Device Storage: Every drive video stays on your iPhone. No cloud video storage or Wi-Fi transfer is required. Instant Access: No fishing for Wi-Fi or clunky companion apps. Tap, watch, and share instantly. Configurable Storage: Choose a 5, 10, 20, 40, or 60 GB video limit. When the limit is reached, DashMap removes the oldest footage first while leaving the active recording untouched. Key Features: Simultaneous 4K Recording & Navigation: Record while you drive without losing your way. CarPlay Support: Access essential navigation and recording actions from CarPlay while your mounted iPhone records the road. Advanced Route Preview: Check for toll roads and traffic before you shift into gear. Professional Overlays: Live GPS, speed, and time data embedded in your footage for insurance or sharing. Dual Camera Support: Switch to the front-facing camera for cabin security. Adaptive Thermal Protection: If your iPhone gets warm, DashMap automatically lowers the recording frame rate and restores your selected rate after the device cools down. Pro Tips for Drivers: Mount it High: Use a magsafe windshield mount behind your rearview mirror for the best 4K perspective. Stay Powered: Keep your phone plugged in for long-distance trips or touring. Magnetic Mounts: Use a MagSafe-compatible mount for the fastest "mount and go" experience. Privacy Policy: https://dashmap.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://dashmap.co/tos

About

DashCam Recorder

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality dashcam. Record your drives with detailed metadata like GPS, speed, and accelerometer data. Replay your journeys on a map and benefit from features like auto-start and loop recording.

Highlights
  • High-quality stabilized video recording
  • Embed GPS, speed, and sensor metadata
  • Replay drives on a map
  • Auto-start and loop recording
  • Crash sensor and driver focus mode
  • HEVC video compression
  • Save to Photos and iCloud sync
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Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam. Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer, pitch & roll 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. Auto-start, loop recording, crash sensor, video compression, and driver focus mode for safe, reliable operation. Why DashCam 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, pitch & roll, 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 choose front or back camera, landscape or portrait Why choose DashCam over a physical DashCam? • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation and ultra-wide camera support • 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, pitch & roll, time, date and accelerometer as metadata • Add a Watermark to the video with all data • Save videos to daily trip albums, add daily driving distance to the Watermark • 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) • Snap a photo at any time by tapping the screen • Pitch & Roll - Record your off-road trips • 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 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, the most beautiful visualiser for your 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

DashMap4 screens
DashCam Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

DashMap and DashCam Recorder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of DashCam Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of DashMap's. DashCam Recorder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (234 vs 5). DashMap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads 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. DashMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DashCam Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DashMap against 4.6 for DashCam Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCam Recorder has 234 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of DashMap's written reviews are positive against 73% of DashCam Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, DashCam Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DashMap versus DashCam Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapDashCam Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (234 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungJan Nutbroek

Customer experience

DashMap

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

DashCam Recorder

All ratings234 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DashMap

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium7 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

DashCam Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashCam Recorder free?
DashCam Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DashMap or DashCam Recorder?
DashMap and DashCam Recorder are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 234 ratings respectively.
Do DashMap or DashCam Recorder have ads?
Neither DashMap nor DashCam Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or DashCam Recorder?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and DashCam Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, DashMap was updated on October 11, 2026 and DashCam Recorder on October 16, 2026.

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