Dashcam vs MagStud Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dashcam
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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. Thereβs 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 appβs current camera settings.
MagStud Pro
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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.
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Verdict
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
Dashcam costs $0.99 and MagStud Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Dashcam | MagStud Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 β better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindsgn Studio (PTY) LTD | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
Dashcam
No in-app purchases
MagStud Pro
No in-app purchases








