DASH CAM APPS

Which phone software best keeps watch on the road?

MUCH like standalone sat-navs, dash cams face competition from smartphones. As phone cameras improve with every new model that is launched, a dash cam app makes increasing sense due to its highdefinition recording capabilities.

The software also holds a crucial advantage over conventional cams in that it’s often free to download and use, bringing significant cost savings for those on a budget.

The downside is that not all insurers who give discounts to drivers with dash cams fitted to their cars will do so for apps that do the same job. Check with your provider if a discount is one of the motives to install one.

So which is the best app to keep your car covered? We downloaded eight and hit the road to find out.