DashTag Maps vs Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DashTag Maps
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DashTag Maps is the companion navigation app for DashTag, built specifically for vehicle enthusiasts who attend car meets, rallies, group drives, and automotive events. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION Get reliable turn-by-turn directions powered by Mapbox. DashTag Maps provides clear voice guidance and visual cues to get you to your destination safely, whether it's a local Cars & Coffee or a cross-country rally. MULTI-STOP WAYPOINT ROUTING Plan routes with multiple stops. Add waypoints for fuel stations, scenic overlooks, or meetup points along the way. Reorder stops on the fly and share routes with your group. DEEP LINK INTEGRATION WITH DASHTAG Open routes directly from the DashTag mobile app. When an event organizer shares a route, tap to open it instantly in DashTag Maps with all waypoints pre-loaded. SIGN IN WITH YOUR DASHTAG ACCOUNT Use your existing DashTag account to sync saved routes and preferences. Or use the app as a guest for quick navigation without signing in. CARPLAY SUPPORT Keep your eyes on the road with full CarPlay integration. View your route, upcoming turns, and navigation instructions on your car's built-in display. BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY DashTag Maps is designed for the way enthusiasts actually drive. Whether you're leading a convoy to a car show, following a rally route, or navigating to an unfamiliar event venue, this app has you covered. PRIVACY FIRST Your location data stays on your device. DashTag Maps only shares your position when you explicitly choose to during events. No background tracking, no data selling. WORKS OFFLINE Downloaded routes continue to work even without cell service. Navigate confidently through rural areas and mountain passes where signal is spotty. GET STARTED Download DashTag Maps and connect it to your DashTag account. Browse upcoming events in the DashTag app, and when you find one with a route, tap to open it directly in DashTag Maps. DashTag Maps is free to download and use. Some features require a DashTag account.
Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam
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Sidekick is a driving companion with turn-by-turn navigation, multi-provider route comparison, dashcam recording, toll-road prompts, weather, and optional gas price info for your route.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam at every 3 days against DashTag Maps's every 2 months. Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DashTag Maps ships an update every 2 months, Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DashTag Maps | Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DashTag Platforms | Evergreen Labs |
In-app purchases
DashTag Maps
No in-app purchases
Sidekick Navigation + Dashcam
No in-app purchases





