Comparison

DashMap vs 今駕有影

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

今駕有影

Features
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Transform your old phone into a smart dash cam with JiaCam — everything you need in one place: 1 Local storage only: every video stays on your phone, ensuring privacy and security 2 No memory card, no installation: download and start recording with a single tap 3 Loop recording: automatically overwrites old files so recording never stops 4 Auto-start recording: launch the app and it captures instantly, missing no critical second 5 Custom resolution & file size: adjust quality to match your bandwidth and storage 6 Storage cap: set a maximum space; when full, older clips auto-delete — goodbye storage anxiety 7 Time watermark: precise timestamps for stronger incident reconstruction 8 Bilingual interface (English & Chinese): seamless use at home or abroad Heading abroad, renting a car, or car-sharing? Download JiaCam now and protect every journey with reliable video evidence.

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
今駕有影3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 今駕有影 at none against DashMap's 4. 今駕有影 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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. 今駕有影 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, 今駕有影 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DashMap versus 今駕有影: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMap今駕有影
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungTai Yi Wu

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

今駕有影

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 今駕有影 free?
今駕有影 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DashMap or 今駕有影 have ads?
Neither DashMap nor 今駕有影 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or 今駕有影?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and 今駕有影 every 3 days. Most recently, DashMap was updated on October 27, 2026 and 今駕有影 on October 5, 2026.

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