# DashCam vs DashMap

The clearest difference is rating: DashMap at 4.6 against DashCam's 2.6. DashMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). DashCam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, 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 DashMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DashMap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DashCam's written reviews are positive against 25% of DashMap's.

DashCam ships an update every 5 weeks, DashMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashCam | DashMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcam-pro/id617433852/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3B Soft srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/368374927) | [Ralf Cheung](https://appshunter.io/developer/957882938) |

## 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 |


### DashMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashCam free?

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

### Is DashMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DashCam or DashMap?

DashMap is rated higher. DashCam averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while DashMap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do DashCam or DashMap have ads?

DashCam shows ads; DashMap does not.

### Which is updated more often, DashCam or DashMap?

DashCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and DashMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, DashCam was updated on August 21, 2026 and DashMap on September 17, 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.*