Comparison

DashMap vs DashCam

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

Transforms your iPhone into a reliable dashcam for everyday driving, road trips, and parking. Record your journeys with speed and map overlays, save important clips, and access a built-in gallery for easy review and sharing. Offers features like loop recording and parked capture mode for enhanced safety and evidence.

Highlights
  • Loop Recording
  • Sentry Capture (Parked Mode)
  • Crash-Lock Protection
  • Speed Overlay
  • Map Picture-in-Picture
  • Time-Lapse Recording
  • Built-In Gallery
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Your iPhone can do more than navigate. It can help protect every drive. DashCam Drive Recorder turns your iPhone into a clean, reliable, and easy-to-use dashcam for everyday driving, road trips, parking situations, and unexpected moments on the road. Record your drive, save important clips, view your trip gallery, and capture helpful driving context with speed, time, and map overlays. Whether you are commuting, driving with family, parking in public, or taking a long road trip, this app helps you keep useful video evidence right on your iPhone. Free Features Loop Recording - Continuously record your drive without worrying about manually managing storage. Older non-protected clips can be replaced as new recordings continue. Crash-Lock Protection - Important moments are locked automatically after an impact, and you can lock a clip yourself, so it is not deleted during loop recording. Sentry Capture - Use parked capture mode to keep an eye on your vehicle when you are away. Speed Overlay and Basic Driving HUD - Show your speed on the recording screen, or switch to a simple, battery-friendly driving HUD. Map Picture-in-Picture - Use a compact map view while recording so your drive includes location context without covering the camera view. Time-Lapse Recording - Capture long drives or parked moments in a compressed, easy-to-review format. Built-In Gallery - Review, save, and share important videos right inside the app. HD and Ultra HD Recording - Choose the recording quality that fits your storage and clarity needs. Auto Start and Stop Recording - Smart start and stop options designed for daily driving. Driving Score (beta) - See how each trip went, including hard braking, rapid acceleration and sharp turns. DashCam Pro Go further with DashCam Pro: Live Location (beta) - Share where you are with family or a driving group using a code, link or QR code. Sharing always ends on a timer you choose, and positions are encrypted so only your group can read them. HUD Studio - Design your own driving HUD, with many dial styles, colors and widgets. iCloud Impact Backup - After an impact, save a record and 20 seconds of video to your private iCloud. Driver Monitoring (beta) - Get an alert if your eyes stay closed at the wheel. Needs good light. Burned-In Exports - Stamp the time and speed onto exported video. Dual Recording - Record the road and the cabin at the same time on supported iPhones. Joining a Live Location group is always free. DashCam Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly. New subscribers get a 3-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app before you subscribe. Early Supporters keep Pro for life. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the free trial. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Perfect For Daily commuters, family drivers, road trips, parking lots, unexpected road incidents, insurance evidence, and travel memories. Battery & GPS Usage DashCam Drive Recorder may use your iPhone camera, GPS, and motion sensors while recording to capture video, speed, location, and driving context. Continuous camera and GPS usage can use more battery than normal apps. For longer drives, keep your iPhone connected to a charger and use a stable windshield or dashboard mount. DashCam does not replace attentive driving. Mount your phone safely, and follow the laws on recording where you drive. Terms of Use: https://ankurvema.github.io/FocusApp/dashcam-terms.html Apple Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ankurvema.github.io/FocusApp/dashcam.html Download DashCam Drive Recorder and turn your iPhone into a smarter driving companion.

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
DashCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DashCam at 100% against DashMap's 25%. DashCam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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 DashCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of DashMap's written reviews are positive against 100% of DashCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, DashCam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DashMap versus DashCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapDashCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungAnkur Chauhan

Customer experience

DashMap

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

DashCam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DashCam

Subscriptions2
  • DashCam Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DashCam Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Early Supporter$49.99

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashCam free?
DashCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DashMap or DashCam?
DashCam is rated higher. DashMap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DashCam averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do DashMap or DashCam have ads?
Neither DashMap nor DashCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or DashCam?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and DashCam every 6 days. Most recently, DashMap was updated on October 30, 2026 and DashCam on October 28, 2026.

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