Comparison

DashMap vs Speed/Limit

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

Speed/Limit

Features
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Know your speed limit. Stay safe on every road. Speed/Limit is a smart speed monitoring app that alerts you when you're exceeding the speed limit. Using crowdsourced data from OpenStreetMap, it detects speed limits for roads worldwide and warns you with visual and audio alerts. KEY FEATURES • Real-time speed monitoring - See your current speed displayed clearly • Automatic speed limit detection - Looks up limits from OpenStreetMap • Smart alerts - Flashing red/white display + audio when you're over the limit • Voice announcements - Hear road names and speed limits (premium) • Works worldwide - Automatic mph/km/h based on your country • Minimalist design - Clean, distraction-free interface • Background monitoring - Continues alerting even when screen is off INTERNATIONAL • Automatically detects your country and shows speeds in local units • Legal disclaimer available in 85+ languages • Works in any country with OpenStreetMap coverage SMART & EFFICIENT • Intelligent caching reduces data usage by up to 80% • Runs efficiently in the background • Low battery impact PRIVACY-FOCUSED • No account required • GPS speed is processed on your device; road lookups send your current area to map providers • The app is not designed to build or store a route history • Open source speed limit data from OpenStreetMap PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to Premium for advanced features: • Voice announcements (road names, speed limits) • Custom alert thresholds (0-15% tolerance) • TTS voice selection • Ad-free experience IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Speed/Limit uses crowdsourced data from OpenStreetMap. Speed limits may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. Always refer to official road signs as the authoritative source. The developers accept no liability for any consequences arising from use of this app. HELP IMPROVE THE DATA Sign in to an optional Speed/Limit account to contribute speed limits you know. Contributions are stored by Speed/Limit and are not written directly to your OpenStreetMap account. Download Speed/Limit today and drive with confidence. Terms of Use: https://speed-limit-812a2.web.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://speed-limit-812a2.web.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
Speed/Limit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speed/Limit at every 2 days against DashMap's every 2 weeks. Speed/Limit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Speed/Limit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Speed/Limit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DashMap versus Speed/Limit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapSpeed/Limit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungItomic Digital Pty Ltd

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
1 purchases

Speed/Limit

Subscriptions1
  • Speed/Limit Premium$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed/Limit free?
Speed/Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DashMap or Speed/Limit have ads?
Neither DashMap nor Speed/Limit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or Speed/Limit?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speed/Limit every 2 days. Most recently, DashMap was updated on October 11, 2026 and Speed/Limit on October 8, 2026.

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