Comparison

DashMap vs Australia Navigator

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

Australia Navigator

Features
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Australia Maps turns your iPhone into a smart co-driver. Search any place in Australia, get turn-by-turn voice navigation with an Aussie accent, and stay ahead of what's on the road — police, crashes, hazards, roadworks, and speed cameras reported live by other drivers. A glowing speedometer watches your speed against the real limit of the road you're on and warns you out loud if you're over. Features Turn-by-turn navigation — route options with ETA/distance, large turn banners, live-updating arrival bar Voice guidance — Australian English voice announces every turn twice (heads-up + at the turn), arrival, and hazards ahead Community reports — report police, crashes, hazards, roadworks, and speed cameras in two taps; shared live between all users, with "still there" confirmations and automatic expiry On-route alerts — banner, haptic buzz, and spoken warning as you approach a reported hazard or camera Live speed limits — the real limit of the road you're on, updated automatically as you drive between zones, with spoken "speed limit is now 80" callouts Over-limit warnings — speedometer turns red and the voice tells you to slow down Traffic lights on route — signal locations shown along your route in preview and driving mode Saved places — Home and Work shortcuts, favourites, and recent searches Screen stays awake — the display never sleeps mid-drive Premium dark design — near-black map, electric-blue route line, floating glass panels, haptics everywhere.

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
Australia Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Australia Navigator at none against DashMap's 4. DashMap's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Australia Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DashMap versus Australia Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapAustralia Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungVALERY PITON

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

Australia Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Australia Navigator free?
Australia Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DashMap or Australia Navigator have ads?
Australia Navigator shows ads; DashMap does not.

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