Stringr Video vs DriveScape Dashcam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stringr Video
This app allows users to capture and upload video footage directly to a marketplace. Media customers can request and purchase the videos they need, and users can view nearby requests for footage.
- Capture video footage
- Upload videos to marketplace
- View nearby video requests
- Sell footage to media customers
- Receive notifications for requests
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Shoot, upload and sell footage using Stringr Video. With Stringr, you’ll be notified when the media wants video near you. You can also upload footage on your own. Stringr is a video marketplace where media customers come to request, preview and purchase the video they need. * View nearby requests for video footage * Capture video footage * Upload videos to Stringr
DriveScape Dashcam
This dual-camera dashcam solution integrates with Uber to help drivers share their story during unexpected events. It automatically captures video during crashes, aiding in fault determination and facilitating a quick return to service.
- Dual-camera recording
- Uber integration
- Automatic crash capture
- Video and audio recording
- Incident evidence
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With DriveScape, a new dual-camera dashcam solution for people who drive with Uber, you have an ally to help you share your story when the unexpected occurs and to get you back on the road fast. Seamless integration with Uber makes it easy for you to send the relevant video and audio recordings from both outside and inside the vehicle without wasting time scrambling to find the right footage to send. Automatic video capture during a crash can help you prove when you’re not at fault, both when online with Uber and when driving on your own time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DriveScape Dashcam at 4.9 against Stringr Video's 3.6. DriveScape Dashcam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Stringr Video's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DriveScape Dashcam holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 341 and 840 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Stringr Video's written reviews are positive against 40% of DriveScape Dashcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stringr Video ships an update monthly, DriveScape Dashcam every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stringr Video | DriveScape Dashcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (341 ratings) | 4.9 (840 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 | 840 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stringr Inc | Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc. |
Customer experience
Stringr Video
DriveScape Dashcam
User reviews
Stringr Video
From 341 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Opportunity to earn extra money
- 👍 Good customer service
- 🤑 Fast payouts
- 🎥 Allows capturing diverse footage
Room to improve
- 💸 Low pay for the effort
- 🤔 Unclear if videos are sold
- 🤷♀️ Lack of transparency on payments
- 🤕 Potential safety concerns at event locations
- 🐛 Technical issues with the app
DriveScape Dashcam
From 840 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Crystal clear photo and video quality
- 🔒 Provides protection and evidence for incidents
- ⚙️ Easy to install and operate
- 💰 Helps with insurance claims and accident documentation
Room to improve
- 😤 Poor and unresponsive customer support
- 💸 Expensive pricing with no warranty or returns
- 🔐 Privacy concerns with always-on interior camera
- 🎬 Limited video recording and access functionality
- 🔊 Loud cooling noise from camera
Bugs and requests
Stringr Video
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with video uploads and processing
- Unreliable location-based requests
- Problems with login and account management
Requested features
4 requests- Provide more details on video usage and sales
- Increase pay rates for videographers
- Improve communication and support
- Add more advanced features for professional users
DriveScape Dashcam
Reported bugs
7 issues- Camera stops recording randomly during long drives
- App error messages preventing proper functionality
- One-minute video recording limit instead of continuous recording
- Setup processing stuck indefinitely
- Videos not appearing in account until next day
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- Unresponsive LED indicator that cannot be turned off
- Camera hardware malfunction upon delivery
Requested features
4 requests- Option to control when interior camera records (manual activation only)
- Ability to request specific time intervals of video footage
- Continuous recording for full shift duration without random stops
- Improved video availability in app (same-day access instead of next day)
In-app purchases
Stringr Video
No in-app purchases
DriveScape Dashcam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stringr Video free?
Is DriveScape Dashcam free?
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