Comparison

TrafficCamNZ vs TripREC Dash Cam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TrafficCamNZ

View live traffic camera images from around the world. Organize your favorite cameras, swipe through them quickly, and even discover cameras near your current location. Customize your viewing experience with custom lists and XML imports.

Highlights
  • View global traffic camera images
  • Organize and swipe through featured cameras
  • Discover cameras near your GPS location
  • Predictive mode for upcoming cameras
  • Add custom cameras via URL or XML import
  • Automatic camera list updates
Features
Currently charting
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TrafficCamNZ displays internet accessible pictures of Traffic Cameras all over the world. Use it for any image with a fixed URL (web address). Images you choose as "Featured" are downloaded and setup side by side so that you can swipe across the screen to view multiple images quickly. TrafficCamNZ works over the cellular network though it works best with WiFi because, usually, it's faster! TrafficCamNZ can also use the GPS features in your device to show cameras around you. Try the predictive mode that predicts where you are travelling to display the next cameras (with known GPS coordinates) on your journey. TrafficCamNZ now contains details of more than 7000 cameras from around the world. You choose which cameras are the "featured" ones. Featured cameras are easily identified in the Library; they have a Green dot next to them. Managing your own personal list of cameras is easy too. This can be done in two ways: 1. Enter a new camera directly on the iPhone and key in the entire URL (http://mywebsite/image.jpg) or 2. Create your own XML file for importing into the application. Instructions on how to do this are available at the support web site or by contacting the developer. Usage Notes: * Pictures are displayed in the order they are received unless you set the image sequence number, you can then order the images how you want them * Check your network usage when downloading over the cellular network * Images are not cached, if you receive an image that isn't right (i.e. daylight when you know it is night time, that camera may not be functioning) * Sometimes the traffic camera pictures are not up-to-date. You may see night pictures when it is supposed to be daylight or perhaps pictures don't change. TrafficCamNZ has no control over that * You receive updates to the camera list automatically; a check is performed every 7 days when the application starts * Tap the image on the main window to display it full screen Features: * Easily flick through the loaded images with your finger - this was the original idea behind the application * Load your own web images * Free version available, loads up to 3 images * Full version available, loads up to 19 images on iPhone and 32 images on iPad * Allows XML import of camera list * Camera list (XML Import file) can be updated from a web site - doesn't require the release of a new application * No advertising Many great comments from around the world have been made about TrafficCamNZ: * Great little app, what a time saver. I would often leave work to find the traffic all congested, now I can check before I leave and even if it gets busy I can check on the road and take a different route. I have set my own cameras and can quickly check what's what. A real must for driving commuters, couriers or even taxi's. * This app works very well and is awesome if you travel a lot. Going on a road trip for work or vacation? Google the cameras for your cities, insert the URL into the app, and cameras appear * I set it up for all the traffic cameras from Douglas County down through El Paso County (Colorado) and it works great! So well in fact, that I sprung for the paid version * Make sure you enter in the URL's correctly - that's where some people mess up. What you see is basically what the traffic/weather cam sees wherever they are. They have to be viewable on the Internet first. Awesome app! * App is very easy to use and I use it for going to work every day * I put 2 of the most important traffic cams on the way to work and it works perfect

About

TripREC Dash Cam

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive driving recorder. Capture your journeys with real-time route, speed, and mileage data. Offers features like loop recording, automatic saving during calls, and low-light recording.

Highlights
  • Real-time map and data display
  • Multiple video resolutions
  • Loop recording
  • Automatic video saving on calls
  • Abnormal driving detection
  • Screen-off recording
  • Video export options
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, practical dash cam. TripREC is made for daily drives and road trips. Record the road ahead while saving your route, distance and speed, so every journey has a record. Features · Video stabilization: capture steadier footage on the road · Ultra-wide camera: capture more of the scene · Video quality options: 1080p by default, with 720p, 4K and 1080p at 60 fps available · Loop recording: automatically replace older clips after your chosen retention period to manage storage · Impact detection: automatically save the recording when an impact is detected · Custom video stamps: show the time, speed and location as you choose · Overheating alerts: get a prompt when your phone becomes too hot · Automatic recording recovery: the app attempts to continue after an unexpected interruption · Dimmed-screen recording: keep recording status, elapsed time and the clock visible when the screen dims · Focus lock and torch: adjust the camera to suit your needs · Trip history: replay recordings and view routes, distance, duration and average speed · Video export: save to Photos or export to another app · Local storage: recordings, audio and trip data stay on your device · Supports foreground recording alongside CarPlay navigation and music.

Screenshots

TrafficCamNZ4 screens
TripREC Dash Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TripREC Dash Cam at 52% against TrafficCamNZ's 18%. TripREC Dash Cam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). TrafficCamNZ's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

TrafficCamNZ costs $0.99 and TripREC Dash Cam $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrafficCamNZ ships an update every 6 months, TripREC Dash Cam fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TrafficCamNZ versus TripREC Dash Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrafficCamNZTripREC Dash Cam
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating—4.4 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#200#127 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid Wilson正选 董

Customer experience

TrafficCamNZ

Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

TripREC Dash Cam

All ratings53 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral15.7%
Negative32.2%

In-app purchases

None

TrafficCamNZ

No in-app purchases

None

TripREC Dash Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrafficCamNZ free?
TrafficCamNZ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TripREC Dash Cam free?
TripREC Dash Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrafficCamNZ or TripREC Dash Cam have ads?
Neither TrafficCamNZ nor TripREC Dash Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrafficCamNZ or TripREC Dash Cam?
TrafficCamNZ ships an update every 6 months, and TripREC Dash Cam fortnightly. Most recently, TrafficCamNZ was updated on October 29, 2026 and TripREC Dash Cam on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, TrafficCamNZ or TripREC Dash Cam?
TrafficCamNZ currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and TripREC Dash Cam at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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