DashCam Recorder PiP vs Dashward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DashCam Recorder PiP
Record video from both your phone's front and back cameras simultaneously, merging them into a single file. This app embeds essential data like date, time, GPS, speed, and accelerometer readings directly into your recordings for later review.
- Simultaneous front and back camera recording
- Merged video playback
- Embedded GPS, speed, and sensor data
- Free macOS companion app for playback
- Privacy option with black screen recording
- Infinite loop recording
- iCloud sync for videos
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Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder PiP turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam. Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer 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. What's different to its parent App "DashCam Recorder"? • The PiP version records video from both camera's, front and back, simultaneously • Both videos are merged into one video for easy playback, with optional watermarking • The video quality is automatically selected based on the hardware capabilities of the iPhone Why DashCam PiP 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 and 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 buffer size (for infinite loop recording) Why choose DashCam PiP over a physical DashCam? • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation • 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, time, date and accelerometer as metadata • Add a Watermark to the video (overlay) • Select Front Camera as main camera • Save videos to daily trip albums • 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) • 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 If you do not need Picture in Picture, or your iPhone can't record with two camera's simultaneously, please check out "DashCam Recorder" instead. 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, for professional-grade flight tracking with your own 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.
Dashward
Record your drives with dual cameras, capturing road and cabin views. Monitor your vehicle remotely and review recorded clips with location and speed data. Offers advanced features like loop recording and parking sentry.
- Dual-camera recording (road & cabin)
- Remote monitoring from other devices
- Clip replay with location, speed, G-force
- Loop recording and clip locking
- Parking Sentry with motion/sound detection
- Driver-controlled sharing and privacy
- Subscription plans for personal and business use
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Record Road and Cabin with a mounted iPhone or iPad. Watch shared cameras and clips from another device. The driver controls sharing. RECORD YOUR DRIVE Basic dual-camera recording and saving to Photos are free on supported devices. Pro supports up to 4K/60fps on one camera; dual recording supports up to 1080p per camera. Device and heat limits apply. Replay clips with location, speed and G-force when available. Loop recording removes the oldest unlocked clips. Locked clips can fill storage and stop recording; back up important footage. Pro can back up locked clips to your private iCloud vault, subject to storage and connectivity. MONITOR FROM ANOTHER DEVICE Watch Road and Cabin together with both complete images visible. Monitor cameras stay off except for setup scanning. Connect using a code, the owner's approval and acceptance on the new monitor. Dashcam connection and driver sharing review are separate steps. Choose a five-minute view or continuous viewing, then stop when finished. Open shared event recordings and jump to the event when available; transfers need the source online. Explore maps with Recenter and Follow. Video, pictures and vehicle data update separately, with freshness labels. SHARING AND PARKING The driver chooses which cameras, location, driving data and clips to share, reviews the audience and can stop sharing. Business teammates use their own Apple Accounts. Live approval and iCloud access have separate removal controls. Pro Parking Sentry has separate motion and sound sensitivity; sound detection requires recorded audio. Optional dimming wakes on touch or a detected incident. Detection and alerts depend on device conditions and connectivity and do not replace emergency services. Heat protection may reduce quality or pause live video. Recording and Sentry require Dashward open in the foreground. Set up before driving. MONTHLY PLANS Personal Pro: one vehicle and one person, with 60 live-viewing hours per subscription month. Personal Live: one vehicle and one person, with no fixed hour allowance. Spending limits still apply. Business Pro: up to 5 vehicles for 2 people, including the owner. Each person can use two approved monitors. Business members can each watch four vehicle tiles total across devices and windows. Road and Cabin together use one tile; watching the same vehicle on another device uses another tile. Estimated service costs trigger Low Data at 55% and pause live viewing at 70% of conservative estimated net revenue from the plan. No automatic extra charges. This is not guaranteed uninterrupted or 24/7 monitoring. Basic local recording remains available. Business coverage can unlock local Pro recording and Sentry on an approved dashcam after online verification at least every five minutes. If coverage cannot be verified, basic recording remains. Private vault, SOS and other account services require the user's own eligible plan. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Prices and eligibility appear before purchase. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/dashward/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dashward at 5.0 against DashCam Recorder PiP's 4.2. Dashward also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). DashCam Recorder PiP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Dashward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. DashCam Recorder PiP asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dashward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCam Recorder PiP has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DashCam Recorder PiP ships an update every 2 months, Dashward every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DashCam Recorder PiP | Dashward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Jan Nutbroek | Matthew Wong |
Customer experience
DashCam Recorder PiP
Dashward
In-app purchases
DashCam Recorder PiP
No in-app purchases
Dashward
- Personal Pro$24.991 Month
- Personal Live$109.991 Month
- Business Pro · 5 Vehicles$299.991 Month
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