Cloud Driving vs DriveGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud Driving
Transform your iPhone into an automatic dashcam. It records critical moments before and after sudden impacts, saving footage without manual intervention. All recordings are securely backed up to iCloud Drive.
- Impact-triggered recording
- Automatic iCloud Drive backup
- Hands-free Siri control
- Metric and imperial units
- Continuous recording
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Turn your iPhone into a dashcam that never misses a moment. Automatic impact detection captures the 20 seconds before and after any sudden event — 40 seconds of critical footage, saved without a tap. Key Features - Impact-triggered recording — Detects sudden shocks and saves a 40-second clip around the event. - Automatic iCloud Drive backup — Your footage is safe even if your iPhone is lost or damaged. - Hands-free with Siri — Start recording by voice using Siri Shortcuts. - Supports both metric (km/h) and imperial (mph) units. Setup - Mount your iPhone securely with the rear camera facing forward, in a position that does not obstruct driving. - Keep your iPhone connected to power — continuous recording uses significant battery. Important - Never operate your iPhone while driving. - The developer assumes no liability for accidents or damages arising from use of this app.
DriveGuard
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Introducing the Dual-Camera Dashcam App! Ideal for preventing hit-and-runs while parked and combating aggressive driving. Ensure safety in parking lots and on the road with dual cameras. Automatically record and save footage 10 seconds before and after an impact, documenting traffic accidents and mishaps. Customize impact sensitivity settings for both parking and driving modes. A reliable dashcam that helps prevent traffic accidents. ※※※※※ For supported devices, the rear camera records in ultra-wide mode. For devices not supporting dual cameras, only the rear camera will be used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cloud Driving at Free against DriveGuard's $2.99. DriveGuard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads and device support 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
Cloud Driving is free to download; DriveGuard costs $2.99 up front. Cloud Driving sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DriveGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Driving ships an update every 7 months, DriveGuard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Driving | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TETSUHIKO TAMAI | Kosei Suzuki |
In-app purchases
Cloud Driving
- High Quality Video OptionFree
DriveGuard
No in-app purchases
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