# Car Camera Recorder vs DashMap

The clearest difference is rating: DashMap at 4.6 against Car Camera Recorder's 3.0. DashMap also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Car Camera Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Camera Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DashMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DashMap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Car Camera Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of DashMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Car Camera Recorder ships an update every 4 months, DashMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Camera Recorder | DashMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-camera-recorder/id687765985/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beling.pl](https://appshunter.io/developer/409891095) | [Ralf Cheung](https://appshunter.io/developer/957882938) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Camera Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-camera-recorder/id687765985)

Record videos with your device, adding speed and location data. Customize recording quality and export footage to your camera roll or documents. Share ideas for new features directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Record video with speed and location data, Live preview of recording, Export videos to camera roll or documents, Supports resolutions up to Full HD, In-app feature suggestion system

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly supporter | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly supporter | $9.99 | per year |


### DashMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259)

This app transforms your iPhone into a dual-screen safety system, offering simultaneous 4K dash cam recording and GPS navigation. It provides seamless integration with CarPlay, allowing you to control recording and navigation from your car's display while keeping your phone focused on the road.

**Highlights:** Dual-screen CarPlay integration, Simultaneous 4K recording and navigation, GPX/TCX route import, On-device video storage, Professional telemetry overlays, Automatic footage management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Camera Recorder free?

Car Camera Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DashMap free?

DashMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Car Camera Recorder or DashMap?

DashMap is rated higher. Car Camera Recorder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DashMap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Car Camera Recorder or DashMap have ads?

Neither Car Camera Recorder nor DashMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Camera Recorder or DashMap?

Car Camera Recorder ships an update every 4 months, and DashMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Car Camera Recorder was updated on September 26, 2026 and DashMap on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*