Comparison

DashCam Recorder vs Catalis GIS

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

Head to head
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.

About

Catalis GIS

Features
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Access your Catalis WebMap information on the move using Catalis GIS. View and collect data in real-time using your device’s GPS location, increasing efficiency of field data collection. Features: View your integrated Catalis Webmap information Collection point, line and polygon features using the map or GPS Form driven data collection Attach photos to features from your device

Screenshots

DashCam Recorder4 screens
Catalis GIS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catalis GIS at weekly against DashCam Recorder's every 2 months. DashCam Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashCam Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Catalis GIS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DashCam Recorder versus Catalis GIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashCam RecorderCatalis GIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (248 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings248 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan NutbroekCatalis, LLC

In-app purchases

None

DashCam Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

Catalis GIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashCam Recorder free?
DashCam Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catalis GIS free?
Catalis GIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DashCam Recorder or Catalis GIS have ads?
Neither DashCam Recorder nor Catalis GIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashCam Recorder or Catalis GIS?
DashCam Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Catalis GIS weekly. Most recently, DashCam Recorder was updated on November 4, 2026 and Catalis GIS on October 30, 2026.

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