Comparison

Dashcam vs MagStud Pro

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

Head to head
About

Dashcam

Features
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Dashcam: Car Camera DVR turns your phone into a simple, easy-to-use dashcam. Mount your phone, open the app, and tap record to capture the road ahead. Your clips are saved on your device, where you can review, manage, and share them. RECORD YOUR DRIVE Start and stop video recording with a tap. The screen stays awake while recording. REVIEW YOUR CLIPS Browse recordings in your on-device library. Preview a clip, check its date and duration, and share it when needed. SEE WHERE YOU DROVE Save location data with your trip and view recorded routes on a map when GPS access is enabled. MANAGE DEVICE STORAGE See how much space your recordings use and delete clips you no longer need. The app keeps the 20 most recent completed recordings. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Your video clips are stored on your device. There’s no sign-in or cloud video library. For best results, mount your phone securely and keep it connected to a charger. Video recording uses device storage and battery. Recording quality depends on your device and the app’s current camera settings.

About

MagStud Pro

Features
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Wall Survey keeps measured wall observations in a saved notebook and compares two passes from the same reference edge. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Survey and create a wall with a name and measured span. 2. Add observations for pass 1 and pass 2 using distances you measure along the wall. Add a live magnetic reading when supported. 3. Choose a matching tolerance, inspect paired and unmatched marks, then share the survey or reopen it later. Sweep, signal strip, heat maps, sensitivity controls, journal and planning tools remain available. Low readings no longer claim a wall is safe to drill, and unsupported hardware no longer receives synthetic magnetic readings. WHAT TO KNOW Distances are entered measurements, not motion tracking. A repeated signal is not proof of a stud or a safe drilling location. The app cannot rule out hidden electrical, plumbing, gas or other services. Use suitable tools before drilling. Devices without a magnetometer support manual surveys and show an unavailable-sensor message. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Dashcam4 screens
MagStud Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dashcam at every 4 days against MagStud Pro's every 2 weeks. Dashcam also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Dashcam costs $0.99 and MagStud Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dashcam ships an update every 4 days, MagStud Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Dashcam versus MagStud Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashcamMagStud Pro
Price$0.99 β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size97 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMindsgn Studio (PTY) LTDRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

Dashcam

No in-app purchases

None

MagStud Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dashcam free?
Dashcam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagStud Pro free?
MagStud Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dashcam or MagStud Pro have ads?
Neither Dashcam nor MagStud Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dashcam or MagStud Pro?
Dashcam ships an update every 4 days, and MagStud Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dashcam was updated on October 9, 2026 and MagStud Pro on October 16, 2026.

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