Comparison

BlackBox Viewer vs DashCam Recorder

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

Head to head
About

BlackBox Viewer

View real-time video from your black box and manage its settings. Watch and download recorded footage from all channels. Configure recording, ADAS, audio, and Wi-Fi options.

Highlights
  • Real-time live video streaming
  • View and download recorded footage
  • Configure recording settings
  • Manage ADAS settings
  • Adjust audio and Wi-Fi settings
Features
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BlackBox Viewer is an app that allows you to view the recorded video in real time using the black box's Wi-Fi and control the settings of the black box. Live View: You can view the video being recorded in real time on the connected channel. Recorded video: You can watch and download videos of all recorded channels. Environment Settings: You can configure the black box environment settings (recording settings, ADAS settings, audio settings, Wi-Fi settings, etc.). have. Initial passwords are weak in security. Change the password in [Preferences->Hotspot Settings->Password Settings].

About

DashCam Recorder

Transform your iPhone into a high-quality dashcam. Record your drives with detailed metadata like GPS, speed, and accelerometer data. Replay your journeys on a map and benefit from features like auto-start and loop recording.

Highlights
  • High-quality stabilized video recording
  • Embed GPS, speed, and sensor metadata
  • Replay drives on a map
  • Auto-start and loop recording
  • Crash sensor and driver focus mode
  • HEVC video compression
  • Save to Photos and iCloud sync
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Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam. Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer, pitch & roll and date/time metadata. Replay your drives on a map with the free iOS & macOS DashCam-Player apps. Truly free – no ads, no subscriptions, no signups, no "pro" version. Auto-start, loop recording, crash sensor, video compression, and driver focus mode for safe, reliable operation. Why DashCam is different: • High-quality video – stabilised recording at up to your device’s maximum resolution and frame rate • Complete metadata – GPS location, speed, altitude, date and time, pitch & roll, accelerometer. Embed in an invisible track or as a watermark • Replay and explore – view your drives on a map with the free macOS & iOS DashCam Player app Key Benefits: • Easy and reliable – start recording with one tap, auto-start, loop recording, and Driver Focus mode (screen off) • Seamless integration – sync videos with iCloud and save directly to Photos. Works with Siri, Navigation, and Music in the background • Adjustable recording – set video length (1 to 15 minutes) and choose front or back camera, landscape or portrait Why choose DashCam over a physical DashCam? • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation and ultra-wide camera support • Enhanced privacy and security – recordings are protected with Face ID or Touch ID • Easy access to your videos – via iCloud or AirDrop • Use navigation and music apps in the background while recording • Free to use – perfect for giving older iPhones a second life Technical Highlights: • Automatic and superb video stabilisation • HEVC video compression, same quality but 40% smaller file size • Embed GPS, speed, altitude, pitch & roll, time, date and accelerometer as metadata • Add a Watermark to the video with all data • Save videos to daily trip albums, add daily driving distance to the Watermark • Save a video instantaneously to Photos with Siri (iOS16+): "Save Video", start the App with "Start DashCam Recording" • Display a Map with your current position (use a Navigation App in the background for verbal instructions) • Infinite loop recording with automatic saving of crash events • Parking sensor – pause and resume recording automatically • Thermal and battery monitoring to protect your device • Autostart - Start/Stop recording with your car (when plugged in) • Snap a photo at any time by tapping the screen • Pitch & Roll - Record your off-road trips • Stable App, top rated crash free score Tips and Notes: • Use flight mode for uninterrupted recording • Check local DashCam laws before use • DashCam Player for iOS & macOS displays route, speed, and other metadata Website and Support: • https://dashcam.cam – manual, FAQs, and macOS app downloads Do you like this app? Please rate it in the App Store ! And please check out our macOS app, ADS-B Radar, the most beautiful visualiser for your ADS-B receiver: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1538149835 Disclaimer: This app is provided for personal use only. Always operate your vehicle safely and in compliance with local laws. Do not interact with the app while driving. The developer is not responsible for any accidents, damages, or legal issues arising from use of the app.

Screenshots

BlackBox Viewer4 screens
DashCam Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DashCam Recorder at 73% against BlackBox Viewer's 0%. DashCam Recorder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (247 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashCam Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCam Recorder has 247 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BlackBox Viewer's written reviews are positive against 73% of DashCam Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackBox Viewer ships an update every 3 months, DashCam Recorder every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlackBox Viewer versus DashCam Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackBox ViewerDashCam Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer(주)이에스브이Jan Nutbroek

Customer experience

BlackBox Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DashCam Recorder

All ratings234 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

BlackBox Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

DashCam Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackBox Viewer free?
BlackBox Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashCam Recorder free?
DashCam Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlackBox Viewer or DashCam Recorder?
DashCam Recorder is rated higher. BlackBox Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DashCam Recorder averages 4.5 from 247 ratings.
Do BlackBox Viewer or DashCam Recorder have ads?
Neither BlackBox Viewer nor DashCam Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackBox Viewer or DashCam Recorder?
BlackBox Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and DashCam Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, BlackBox Viewer was updated on October 30, 2026 and DashCam Recorder on October 30, 2026.

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