DashCam Recorder

Name: DashCam Recorder
Rating: 4.7 (151 reviews)
Author: Jan Nutbroek

Use your iPhone as a DashCam

Only for iPhone

Free

151 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Navigation
Developer

Jan Nutbroek
Language

EN
English
Size

19.5
MB

iPhone

Free DashCam Recorder App. HD, 4K, GPS, iCloud, HEVC, Watermark & macOS + iOS Video Players. No ads, no signup, totally private. Packed with features, super easy to use. Keep your eyes on the road while DashCam Recorder turns your iPhone into a private, high-quality dashcam. Continuously record video with GPS, speed, altitude, accelerometer and date/time metadata. Replay your drives on a map with the free iOS & macOS DashCam-Player apps. Truly free – no ads, no subscriptions, no signups, no "pro" version. Auto-start, loop recording, crash sensor, video compression, and driver focus mode for safe, reliable operation. Why DashCam is different: • High-quality video – stabilised recording at up to your device’s maximum resolution and frame rate • Complete metadata – GPS location, speed, altitude, date and time, accelerometer. Embed in an invisible track or as a watermark/overlay • Replay and explore – view your drives on a map with the free macOS & iOS DashCam Player app Key Benefits: • Easy and reliable – start recording with one tap, auto-start, loop recording, crash sensor, and Driver Focus mode (screen off) • Seamless integration – sync videos with iCloud and save directly to Photos. Works with Siri, Navigation, and Music in the background • Adjustable recording – set video length (1 to 15 minutes) and choose front or back camera, landscape or portrait Why choose DashCam over a physical DashCam? • High-quality video recording – with advanced stabilisation and ultra-wide camera support • Enhanced privacy and security – recordings are protected with Face ID or Touch ID • Easy access to your videos – via iCloud or AirDrop • Use navigation and music apps in the background while recording • Free to use – perfect for giving older iPhones a second life Technical Highlights: • Automatic and superb video stabilisation • HEVC video compression, same quality but 30% to 50% smaller filesize • Embed GPS, speed, altitude, time + date and accelerometer as metadata • Add an Overlay / Watermark to the video with above data • Save videos to daily trip albums, add daily driving distance to the Overlay / Watermark • Save a video instantaniously to Photos with Siri: "Save Video" • Display a Map with your current position (use a Navigation App in the background for verbal instructions) • Infinite loop with automatic saving of crash events • Parking sensor – pause and resume recording automatically • Thermal and battery monitoring to protect your device • Autostart - Start/Stop recording with car (when plugged in) Tips and Notes: • Use flight mode for uninterrupted recording • Check local DashCam laws before use • DashCam Player for iOS & macOS displays route, speed, and all metadata Website and Support: • https://dashcam.cam – manual, FAQs, and macOS app downloads Do you like this app? Check out our macOS app, ADS-B Radar, for professional-grade flight tracking with your own ADS-B receiver: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1538149835 Disclaimer: This app is provided for personal use only. Always operate your vehicle safely and in compliance with local laws. Do not interact with the app while driving. The developer is not responsible for any accidents, damages, or legal issues arising from use of the app.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

151 Ratings

It’s great looking set up maybe perfect
11/16/2025

Batsksd
Like look of it I tried recording with map on screen I love how it shows map on screen and still records while switching in map mode that’s nice option I love it and to use widescreen to record love that feature not many dash cams I tried have widescreen that option is important to have widescreen., I like to see more on phone dash cams have no use location to use speed limit while driving all dash cams I try out and this one requires you enable location to have speed limit enabled on show how fast your going., But one thing I love about it more it still works on operation system 15.5 I refuse to update my phone last time I update my phone my old phone that update took up all space on my phone I deleted eveything and still no space was open on my phone to use that update took it all up that is reason I refuse to use and do updates on my phone and tablet all times and updates are useless comes with trash I will never use can’t be deleted stuff I will never use.,It uses Apple Maps maybe for update if there is day decide option for update one not important like it how it uses Apple Maps but have option in dash cam go into your Apple Maps favorites in dash cam shows where your going with gps while recording whole time choose what route to take if I’m going to use Apple Maps I use Apple Maps for gps have dash cam use Apple Maps favorites locations while using it if possible make Apple Maps option more useful in dash cam mode

Developer Response
Thanks for the great review! You could even enable Apple Navigation for spoken route directions, and then switch to the DashCam App with its own Map. You record video, while you receive directions and have the map in front of you. If you have an older iPhone which runs iOS 9.0+ look for "Movies and Maps Recorder". Also check out the macOS App "DashCam Player" so you can relate the recorded video to a route and position on the map.
It’s great looking set up maybe perfect
11/16/2025

Batsksd

Like look of it I tried recording with map on screen I love how it shows map on screen and still records while switching in map mode that’s nice option I love it and to use widescreen to record love that feature not many dash cams I tried have widescreen that option is important to have widescreen., I like to see more on phone dash cams have no use location to use speed limit while driving all dash cams I try out and this one requires you enable location to have speed limit enabled on show how fast your going., But one thing I love about it more it still works on operation system 15.5 I refuse to update my phone last time I update my phone my old phone that update took up all space on my phone I deleted eveything and still no space was open on my phone to use that update took it all up that is reason I refuse to use and do updates on my phone and tablet all times and updates are useless comes with trash I will never use can’t be deleted stuff I will never use.,It uses Apple Maps maybe for update if there is day decide option for update one not important like it how it uses Apple Maps but have option in dash cam go into your Apple Maps favorites in dash cam shows where your going with gps while recording whole time choose what route to take if I’m going to use Apple Maps I use Apple Maps for gps have dash cam use Apple Maps favorites locations while using it if possible make Apple Maps option more useful in dash cam mode
Developer Response 11/18/2025
Thanks for the great review! You could even enable Apple Navigation for spoken route directions, and then switch to the DashCam App with its own Map. You record video, while you receive directions and have the map in front of you. If you have an older iPhone which runs iOS 9.0+ look for "Movies and Maps Recorder". Also check out the macOS App "DashCam Player" so you can relate the recorded video to a route and position on the map.
Better than all free apps out there
02/13/2025

Spoons Almighty
I’ve tried my hand at other free apps. Each one had an issue with one thing or another. Either the quality was bad, or it didn’t offer ways to auto-split recordings, or override. This one has it all. Even the night vision is pretty good. It took me a bit to figure it out to get the settings exactly how I liked, but once that was done, I don’t have to worry about it. Just drive.
Better than all free apps out there
02/13/2025

Spoons Almighty

I’ve tried my hand at other free apps. Each one had an issue with one thing or another. Either the quality was bad, or it didn’t offer ways to auto-split recordings, or override. This one has it all. Even the night vision is pretty good. It took me a bit to figure it out to get the settings exactly how I liked, but once that was done, I don’t have to worry about it. Just drive.
Great free DashCam app!
11/12/2025

jyanji
Strong and reliable version of the DashCam. My only issue is Infinite Loop Recording that doesn’t write over older videos in the cache. When I go to manually download the videos, I get all videos since my last download which can total to nearly 5 hours of recording despite setting the Loop Video Buffer size to 60 or 120 minutes (that I’ve tried so far).Aesthetic request: can you please change the recording icon from red/blinky red to grey/red? I don’t want to see whether I’ve remembered to record by waiting to see if the red blinks off. To work around this, I’ve set it to auto record upon launch so I forget to record and not get myself distracted while on the road.Otherwise a 5-star app!

Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback! Let me check what's going on with the infinite loop buffer, perhaps it's a permission thing (remove the App completely and download again). Good point for the recording button, will see how it looks for the next update.
Great free DashCam app!
11/12/2025

jyanji

Strong and reliable version of the DashCam. My only issue is Infinite Loop Recording that doesn’t write over older videos in the cache. When I go to manually download the videos, I get all videos since my last download which can total to nearly 5 hours of recording despite setting the Loop Video Buffer size to 60 or 120 minutes (that I’ve tried so far).Aesthetic request: can you please change the recording icon from red/blinky red to grey/red? I don’t want to see whether I’ve remembered to record by waiting to see if the red blinks off. To work around this, I’ve set it to auto record upon launch so I forget to record and not get myself distracted while on the road.Otherwise a 5-star app!
Developer Response 11/15/2025
Thanks for the feedback! Let me check what's going on with the infinite loop buffer, perhaps it's a permission thing (remove the App completely and download again). Good point for the recording button, will see how it looks for the next update.
An underrated must have
10/09/2024

stupid drinking cat
This app is amazing and accomplishes what a dash cam can do, for completely free! I will say, the user interface could be better and an option to record with the face camera as-well would be great. But for a free app, this is a must have. Especially if you don’t have the money to buy a $200 dash cam

Developer Response
Many thanks for the feedback and happy to report you can now record from the face camera as well (but not simultaneously ... yet). Update 04/01/2025: DashCam Recorder PiP has been released! It records from the back & front camera and merges both videos into one Picture in Picture video for simplified viewing/file management.
An underrated must have
10/09/2024

stupid drinking cat

This app is amazing and accomplishes what a dash cam can do, for completely free! I will say, the user interface could be better and an option to record with the face camera as-well would be great. But for a free app, this is a must have. Especially if you don’t have the money to buy a $200 dash cam
Developer Response 01/04/2025
Many thanks for the feedback and happy to report you can now record from the face camera as well (but not simultaneously ... yet). Update 04/01/2025: DashCam Recorder PiP has been released! It records from the back & front camera and merges both videos into one Picture in Picture video for simplified viewing/file management.