DashCam Recorder vs RouteKeep Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
RouteKeep Cam
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RouteKeep Cam turns your iPhone into a practical video and GPS route recorder for driving, motorcycle rides, cycling, travel, field work, and route documentation. Record video segments, save GPS track files, and review your trips later with a built-in video player and route map viewer. The app is useful when you want a local record of where you traveled, when you were there, and what happened along the way. Main features: • Video recording in automatic segments • GPS CSV track recording • Video + GPS, Video only, and GPS only modes • Front and back camera selection • Built-in video playback • Built-in GPS route viewer • Route line with recorded track points • Start and finish route markers • Saved recording browser • Export files to the Files app • Share or delete saved recordings • Optional auto-start recording • Optional screen-awake mode while the app is active RouteKeep Cam stores recordings locally on your device. The app does not require an account, login, subscription, or cloud service. Possible uses include: • Car dashcam-style recording • Motorcycle route recording • Bicycle trip tracking • Travel and expedition documentation • Field work route reports • Site access or inspection documentation • Personal route archives with video and coordinates For safe use, mount your iPhone securely before recording and operate the app only when it is safe to do so.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DashCam Recorder at none against RouteKeep Cam's shown. DashCam Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DashCam Recorder | RouteKeep Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (247 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Nutbroek | Yevhenii Kolesnyk |
In-app purchases
DashCam Recorder
No in-app purchases
RouteKeep Cam
No in-app purchases
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