Comparison

MultiEventRecorder2 vs DriveGuard

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

DriveGuard

Features
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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.

Screenshots

MultiEventRecorder24 screens
DriveGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DriveGuard at none against MultiEventRecorder2's 3. DriveGuard also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99). MultiEventRecorder2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99 and DriveGuard $2.99 up front. MultiEventRecorder2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DriveGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, DriveGuard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MultiEventRecorder2 versus DriveGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiEventRecorder2DriveGuard
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncKosei Suzuki

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MultiEventRecorder2

One-time3
  • G Senser Unit$1.99
  • Speed Meter$1.99
  • HUD Mode$4.99
None

DriveGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiEventRecorder2 free?
MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DriveGuard free?
DriveGuard costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MultiEventRecorder2 or DriveGuard have ads?
Neither MultiEventRecorder2 nor DriveGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiEventRecorder2 or DriveGuard?
MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and DriveGuard every 3 months. Most recently, MultiEventRecorder2 was updated on October 3, 2026 and DriveGuard on September 26, 2026.

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