Comparison

MultiEventRecorder2 vs DashCam HUD

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

Head to head
About

MultiEventRecorder2

This app functions as a vehicle event data recorder, capturing driving information like speed, location, and acceleration. It offers automatic recording before and after shocks and includes a HUD mode for displaying driving data fullscreen.

Highlights
  • Automatic shock recording
  • HUD mode with driving data
  • Speed meter and map display
  • G-acceleration sensor
  • Export video and data
  • Adjustable video quality
Features
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【 New HUD mode!】 Add the HUD mode(Like a Head-up display) which shows driving information on fullscreen. There is big speed meter on Center, date/time ,Battery Information , Driving Distance, Driving Time and Temprature. You can use like HUD by keeping visible position of your device. (This function supports iPhone5 or later) (You cannot use reflection to your vehicle front glass for this function.This is not real HUD. It is overlay driving information screen on Recording Screen.) (Recording function is enable during using HUD mode) (Temprature information from "OpenWeatherMap".Temprature information will be subject to change without notice) +++++ MultiDriveRecorder2 is an Event Data Recorder that show various informations such as the speed meter, map, acceleration sensor, and twitter timeline. + 4th-ranked in Navi category in Appstore. MultiDriveRecorder, that is old version of MultiDriveRecorder2, ranked 4th in Navi category. MultiDriveRecorder2 has been re-designed in consideration of the ease of use. + Automatic Records before and after the Shock. This App can sense the shock during the drive by using the acceleration sensor of iPhone. And that record one minute before and after the shock. + Get Clearness Playbacks. This App use the high-performance camera of iPhone. So you can get the clearness playback. + Shows Various informations. Map, Speed Meter, Acceleration Sensor, and TwitterTimeline are shown on the recording screen. They will support your drive. + Rotate the screen Portrait and Landscape. This App can rotates screen portrait and landscape. So you will change the position of the dock connector, and easier to use iPhone in the car. + Optimal size for each devices. This App optimizes each of the screen sizes that iPhone4s,5,5s,6,6+. [ Function List ] +++ Basic Function - Manual Recording - Automatic Recording by sensing the shock - Can select Video Quality and Orientation Portrait :480x640,720x1280,1080x1920 Landscape:640x280,1280x720,1920x1080 - Frame rate:30fps - Manual Focus - Recording audio - Take pictures - Play video - Export video to PC,Cameraroll,Dropbox +++ Drive Support Information - Map - SpeedMeter - Music Player - Twitter Timeline - G-Acceleration Sensor - My Data - Export Record Information in CSV [ Video Size ] Video Quality : Video Size that recording by the hour. 640x480 : About 1.5GB 1280x720 : About 4.5GB 1920x1080 : About 7.5GB [ Compatible models ] iPhone4S / iPhone5,5S / iPhone6,6+ iOS7.1 later [ Notes on use ] - The device becomes hot because this is exposed to direct sunlight. Please be careful to temperature of the device. - This app consumes considerable power, particularly for obtaining location information, so connection with a charge cable is recommended during use. - When a call or mail received, recording is stopped and saved automatically. - The display of the map requires a connection to the network. - For devices not equipped with GPS, there is a possibility that tracking coordinate and speed meter does not work. - This app stops recording automatically when free space of Disk is 1GB and less. - Recording performance may be impaired in some environments or conditions. - You are responsible for your own road safety when using this device while driving. Our company does not assume responsibility for accidents caused by its operation while driving. [ Support Site ] http://mdr2.kyowa-group.org:8088/english/

About

DashCam HUD

This app combines a drive recorder, speed meter, navigation, browser, and music player for a comprehensive in-car experience. Control displays with external switches and utilize head-up display functionality for enhanced travel comfort on various vehicles.

Highlights
  • Automatic drive recording with shock detection
  • Speedometer with customizable scales and traction circle
  • Voice-guided navigation with route guidance options
  • Integrated browser and memo pad
  • Speed-interlocking music player volume
  • Head-up display compatibility
Features
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Drive recorder, speed meter, navigation, browser, music player all wanted while driving. You can switch these displays with the steering switch or the earphone switch. Also, corresponds Head up display. Comforts traveling by car, bike, road bike. · Recording function Drive record mode for automatically saving recorded data from 15 to 45 seconds before shock detection, and meter recording mode for recording meters and routes overlapping with images. · Meter support km/h and mile/h. The indication of speed meter can be selected from 80, 180, 320 km/h scale. Traction circle display by accelerometer. Display angle of car body (pitch, bank angle, direction). In addition to the current height, the altimeter also displays the amount of change from the reference. During route guidance, instructions of the whole route and navigation are also displayed. ·navigation Route guide by voice guidance. You can register your favorite locations. During the route guidance, the scale is automatically adjusted so that the turning point is easy to understand. With the following option function depending on setting item > Speed-linked zoom that the scale automatically changes in conjunction with the speed. > Switch to map display automatically when approaching the turning point. > An offset that shifts the center and displays the traveling direction large. · Browser With standard browser and memo pad. Can be able to leave notes when searching little things. · Music player With speed interlocking volume function to adjust the volume in conjunction with the speed. The shuffle function is easy to know the next song.

Screenshots

MultiEventRecorder24 screens
DashCam HUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DashCam HUD at Free against MultiEventRecorder2's $5.99. DashCam HUD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (65% vs 41%). MultiEventRecorder2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DashCam HUD is free to download; MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99 up front. MultiEventRecorder2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DashCam HUD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashCam HUD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCam HUD has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of MultiEventRecorder2's written reviews are positive against 65% of DashCam HUD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, DashCam HUD every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MultiEventRecorder2 versus DashCam HUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiEventRecorder2DashCam HUD
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews64.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncAyumu Kinoshita

Customer experience

MultiEventRecorder2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

DashCam HUD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral20.4%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MultiEventRecorder2

One-time3
  • G Senser Unit$1.99
  • Speed Meter$1.99
  • HUD Mode$4.99
1 purchases

DashCam HUD

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MultiEventRecorder2 free?
MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DashCam HUD free?
DashCam HUD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiEventRecorder2 or DashCam HUD?
DashCam HUD is rated higher. MultiEventRecorder2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DashCam HUD averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do MultiEventRecorder2 or DashCam HUD have ads?
DashCam HUD shows ads; MultiEventRecorder2 does not.
Which is updated more often, MultiEventRecorder2 or DashCam HUD?
MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and DashCam HUD every 3 months. Most recently, MultiEventRecorder2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and DashCam HUD on October 29, 2026.

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