# DashCam vs Car Camera DVR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Camera DVR at 62% against DashCam's 0%. Car Camera DVR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (381 vs 7). DashCam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Car Camera DVR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Car Camera DVR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Camera DVR has 381 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DashCam's written reviews are positive against 62% of Car Camera DVR's.

DashCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Car Camera DVR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashCam | Car Camera DVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-pro/id617433852/reviews) | **[4.4 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-camera-dvr-dashcam/id1190102060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **381** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [3B Soft srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/368374927) | [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962656494) |

## What reviewers say

### DashCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-pro/id617433852)

Record your car trips with GPS tracking and video capture, including speedometer and map overlays. Audio is recorded live, and videos can be exported or replayed. The lite version displays banners that can be removed with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking with video capture, Speedometer and map overlay, Live audio recording, Video export and playback, Automatic top speed adaptation, Configurable speed units and parameters, Car detection via OpenCV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Banners And HD Video | $3.99 | one-time |


### Car Camera DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-camera-dvr-dashcam/id1190102060)

Transform your phone into a car DVR with GPS tracking and speed recording. Capture your drives with front and back cameras, customize video settings, and store footage securely in the cloud. Perfect for evidence or documenting journeys.

**Highlights:** Front and back camera recording, Adjustable video resolution and frame rate, GPS speed and coordinate overlay, Cloud video backup, In-app video playback and management, User profile for personalized experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium App Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Excellent application
- 👍 Truly the best auto camera
- 👍 Worry-free driving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔋 Phone gets very hot
- 🐛 Settings don't save
- 🐛 Video quality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recording a black screen
- GPS coordinates and speed not working
- App stops recording when switching apps
- Upside down video display

**Requested features**

- Allow recording in landscape mode
- Ability to record in background
- Add pre-incident video capture
- Implement front-facing camera option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashCam free?

DashCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Camera DVR free?

Car Camera DVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DashCam or Car Camera DVR?

Car Camera DVR is rated higher. DashCam averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Car Camera DVR averages 4.4 from 381 ratings.

### Do DashCam or Car Camera DVR have ads?

Both DashCam and Car Camera DVR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DashCam or Car Camera DVR?

DashCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Car Camera DVR fortnightly. Most recently, DashCam was updated on August 21, 2026 and Car Camera DVR on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*