Comparison

CarCam vs TrenKo

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

Head to head
About

CarCam

Transform your iPhone into a dash cam to capture high-quality videos of your drives. It records crucial data like speed, distance, and location, allowing you to customize the display and share your journeys.

Highlights
  • High-quality video recording
  • Speed tracking (mph, km/h, knots)
  • Distance and location recording
  • Acceleration and braking forces
  • Customizable display options
  • Video export and social sharing
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a dash cam to record your beautiful drives, trips to the race track or just our everyday commute. CarCam records high quality video with additional information like * Speed in mph, km/h or knots * Maximum Speed * Distance * Acceleration, Braking and steering forces * Maximum Forces * Time * Current location Store your videos in the app or export to the iPhone's library or directly post to your Facebook page for your friends to see! Customize the appearance by enabling the display of your current location or disabling the recording of your current and maximum speed.

About

TrenKo

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Stuck in a crowded Metro Manila train and not sure which station you’re at? TrenKo is a smart train companion built for the Metro Manila rail system. It automatically detects the station you’re near, tracks your journey in real time, and tells you how many stops are left—so you always know when to get ready or get off. Using Live Activities, notifications, and lock screen updates, TrenKo keeps you informed even when your phone is locked or tucked away. • How TrenKo Works • TrenKo is designed to be effortless: 1. Open the app and let TrenKo detect the stations nearest to your location, 2. Choose your destination and start your trip That’s it. TrenKo automatically tracks your progress, shows upcoming stops, transfer points, and estimated fares as you move along the line. • Key Features • Automatic Station Detection TrenKo detects nearby stations using your location and shows your current or next station, nearby stops, and transfer information. When the train is moving, it switches to between-station updates, showing when you’re approaching the next station and how long it will take to get there. Live Activities, Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Updates Get station alerts, arrival reminders, and trip progress through Live Activities even with your phone locked. Notifications TrenKo notifies you when you’re one stop away from your destination or transfer, and alerts you when you’ve arrived at the station where you need to get off. Customizability is important, so you can turn specific notifications on or off in the settings. Real-Time Trip Guidance See how many stations are left and receive alerts for upcoming stops and transfers, helping you avoid missed exits. Favorites & Quick Destinations Save frequently used stations and start a trip instantly with one tap. Line Explorer Browse Metro Manila train lines and stations, preview routes, and check station details before or during your ride. Fare Awareness View estimated fares for stored-value and single-journey tickets, including transfer breakdowns. • Smart Alerts (Implemented but still in BETA) • These features are available and continue to be refined for better accuracy: Wrong Direction Detection – Get alerted if you’re riding the train in the opposite direction Missed Stop Detection – Be notified if you pass your intended station Don’t worry! There are instructions on how to go the right way! • Privacy First • TrenKo processes trip and station data on your device. Your location is used only to detect nearby stations and track your journey, and is never stored or shared. When you end your trip, location usage and Live Activities stop immediately. • No Ads. Free to Use. • TrenKo is completely free to use, with no ads, paywalls, or feature limits. If you’d like to support the development of the app, you can optionally leave a tip through In-App Purchases. • Made by an Independent Developer • TrenKo is built entirely by a single developer. My name is Enrico, and this app is a passion project I’ve wanted to make for a long time, inspired by my own daily commute. As I started commuting more often, I realized how helpful it would be to always know where I was on the line, how many stops were left, and when to prepare to get off especially during crowded rides. TrenKo was created to solve that exact problem. The app continues to improve through real-world use and user feedback, with the goal of making train commuting in Metro Manila simpler and less stressful.

Screenshots

CarCam4 screens
TrenKo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CarCam at 6.0 against TrenKo's 17.6. 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. CarCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TrenKo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CarCam versus TrenKo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarCamTrenKo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchneiderEnrico Miguel Velasquez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CarCam

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$2.99
3 purchases

TrenKo

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$5.99

Questions

Is CarCam free?
CarCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrenKo free?
TrenKo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarCam or TrenKo have ads?
Neither CarCam nor TrenKo shows ads.

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