Comparison

DashMap vs Dash Cam Phone

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

Dash Cam Phone

Features
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Turn this iPhone into a dash cam. No extra hardware. Roadlock records a rolling loop while you drive and keeps every clip on this phone. When the loop is full, the oldest unlocked clips are overwritten. A hard stop or bump can lock the current clip so it is not deleted. Roadlock can show speed and location on screen while recording. Location stays on this phone. WHAT YOU GET • Live preview and one-tap record • One-minute clips in a local loop • Date and time on screen • Clip list, lock, delete and share • Optional cabin audio HONEST LIMITS Roadlock is a phone dashcam. Heat, battery and a windshield mount affect quality. It does not replace a purpose-built dashcam for all-day parking mode. Motion lock is an estimate. It can miss an event or lock a clip that was not a crash. Insurers and courts decide what they accept. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics SDK. Video is not uploaded by Roadlock. Free: record, 1 GB loop, time overlay, export. Roadlock Pro Motion lock, speed and GPS overlay, and an 8 GB loop. Choose monthly, yearly (starts with 3 days free) or Lifetime, paid once. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel them in your Apple ID settings. The App Store shows the exact local price before you confirm. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DashMap4 screens
Dash Cam Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dash Cam Phone at every 5 days against DashMap's every 2 weeks. 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 Dash Cam Phone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Dash Cam Phone every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DashMap versus Dash Cam Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashMapDash Cam Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf CheungTim Grootes

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
4 purchases

Dash Cam Phone

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is DashMap free?
DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash Cam Phone free?
Dash Cam Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DashMap or Dash Cam Phone have ads?
Neither DashMap nor Dash Cam Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashMap or Dash Cam Phone?
DashMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dash Cam Phone every 5 days. Most recently, DashMap was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dash Cam Phone on October 31, 2026.

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