Comparison

DashMap vs Drivercam+

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

Drivercam+

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Your iPhone is already the best camera in your car. Drivercam+: Dash & PiP turns it into a full dual-camera drive recorder — road and cabin captured together, with your speed, route and GPS burned into the story of every drive. Mount it, tap record, and drive. Everything else is automatic. RECORD BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY • The rear camera captures the road ahead while the front camera records the cabin as a picture-in-picture window • Live Apple Maps overlay shows exactly where you are as you drive • Big, glanceable speed readout with live GPS coordinates • One tap hides the PiP and map for a completely clean view — telemetry keeps logging in the background A REAL DASH CAM, NOT A CAMERA APP • Continuous loop recording in 1–30 minute segments — storage manages itself, so you never fill your phone • Impact auto-lock: a g-force spike locks the clip so critical moments survive the loop • Record up to 4K at 30 or 60 fps, with stabilisation and exposure lock • Audio Priority: record silently while Spotify, Apple Music, podcasts and CarPlay keep playing — or flip to mic mode and capture cabin sound EVERY DRIVE, FULLY LOGGED • Speed range, average speed, top speed, heading and distance saved with every clip • Full GPS trail recorded point-by-point and mapped on Apple Maps • Journeys tab plots every recorded route on one map with aggregate stats — total distance, drive time, top speed and your longest run EXPORT FOOTAGE WITH THE PROOF BURNED IN • Stamp speed data, GPS location, date/time and the Auto Culture Society watermark straight onto exported clips • Add your own custom logo watermark • Generate a GPS Journey Report PDF — route map, speed range and the complete coordinate log, ready for insurers or the group chat • Share Cards turn any clip into a branded social image with route stats • Export in High, Medium or Low quality, or Quick Share the raw clip instantly YOUR FOOTAGE STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device, in the Files app — no account, no sign-up, no cloud upload • Lock the clips that matter; browse, export and share the rest • Delete everything with one tap whenever you choose FREE TO BROWSE, FAIR TO OWN Your library, exports and journeys are always free. Recording needs a plan after the free trial — every option unlocks every feature, with no tiers and nothing held back: • Monthly with a 3-day free trial • Annual — best value • Lifetime — pay once, keep it forever Built by Auto Culture Society, for people who love the drive. Questions or ideas? autoculturesociety.com Permission Reasons • Camera: used to record front and rear drive footage • Microphone: optional, used only if you choose recorded audio • Location: used for speed, route, GPS coordinates, and journey history • Motion: used for impact detection and automatic clip locking • Photo Library: used when you save exports to Photos • Purchases: used to manage subscription access through Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
Drivercam+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DashMap at 18.5 against Drivercam+'s 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Drivercam+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Drivercam+ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DashMap versus Drivercam+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapDrivercam+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungASHLEY DRURY

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
3 purchases

Drivercam+

Subscriptions2
  • DriveCam Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • DriveCam Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drivercam+ free?
Drivercam+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DashMap or Drivercam+ have ads?
Neither DashMap nor Drivercam+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or Drivercam+?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drivercam+ every 11 days. Most recently, DashMap was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drivercam+ on November 9, 2026.

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