BlackVue vs IGLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackVue
Connect to your dash camera remotely via the cloud to monitor your vehicle's location and surroundings in real-time. Access recorded videos, adjust settings, and perform firmware updates wirelessly. Offers direct Wi-Fi connection for immediate access to stored footage and camera configuration.
- Live View
- Video Playback
- GPS Tracking
- Video Backup
- Firmware Update OTA
- Direct Wi-Fi Connection
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The Official BlackVue Dash Cameras app. Taking advantage of a mobile or car-embedded Internet connection and a BlackVue dashcam, BlackVue Cloud connects you to your car through the Cloud. Using the BlackVue App on your smartphone or tablet, you see in real time where your car is located and what is happening around it. BlackVue APP Features Explore Live View Video Playback GPS Tracking Reports Event Map Voice Call Video Backup / Live Event Upload Firmware update over the air You can access your dashcam through a direct connection via Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can access all the videos stored on the dashcam's microSD card, adjust the camera angle, and modify BlackVue's settings as needed. You can also apply firmware updates wirelessly (FOTA). BlackVue Cloud is a dedicated service for BlackVue users that allows you to access your BlackVue from anywhere at any time. Creating a BlackVue Cloud account is simple and free. After creating an account, you can register your Cloud-compatible BlackVue in the app and configure it to connect to your hotspot. For troubleshooting, visit our Help Center at helpcenter.blackvue.com or email Customer Support at cs@pittasoft.com. For more info and news about BlackVue, visit: Homepage: www.blackvue.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlackVueOfficial Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackvueofficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/BlackVueOfficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/BlackVue Terms of Use: https://blackvuesrc3.blackvuecloud.com/policy/terms_app_eng.htm Privacy Policy: https://blackvuesrc3.blackvuecloud.com/policy/terms_personalinfo1_eng.htm
IGLA
This car alarm system app allows for phone-based authorization, eliminating the need for PIN codes. It enables seamless vehicle access simply by having your iPhone nearby, even when the phone is in sleep mode. The connection between your iPhone and the immobilizer is encrypted for security.
- Phone-based authorization
- No PIN code required
- Background iPhone operation
- Encrypted iPhone-immobilizer connection
- Seamless vehicle access
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Warning: The iOS 10.0.1 update contains a bug prevents usage of the Bluetooth in background mode. For correct operation of phone-tag function upgrade to iOS 10.0.2 or newer. We glad to announce new application for our car alarm system Igla! At now, you can get authorization not only by PIN-code, but by using your iPhone too. No buttons! Just sit and ride, even if your iPhone is in sleep mode in your pocket! Connect between iPhone and immobilizer is encrypted, be sure! Feel free to contact us: info@author.spb.ru.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BlackVue at 3.8 against IGLA's 2.3. BlackVue also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 3) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). IGLA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. BlackVue sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IGLA asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlackVue holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackVue has 2.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of BlackVue's written reviews are positive against 15% of IGLA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BlackVue ships an update every 3 weeks, IGLA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackVue | IGLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (2.9K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 15.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Pittasoft Co., Ltd. | Vitaliy Zubkov |
Customer experience
BlackVue
IGLA
Bugs and requests
BlackVue
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- Unreliable cloud connectivity
Requested features
4 requests- Bulk video download and deletion
- Offline access to recorded videos
- Improved camera settings customization
- Seamless integration with mobile devices
IGLA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlackVue
- Lite Plan 11 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Lite Plan 21 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Smart Plan 11 Month trial$7.991 Month
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- Basic Plan$9.991 Month
- Lite Plan 31 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Plan 21 Month trial$13.991 Month
- Smart Plan$19.991 Month
- Fleet Plan 1$19.991 Month
- Smart Plan 31 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Smart Plan 41 Month trial$25.991 Month
- Fleet Plan 3$39.991 Month
IGLA
No in-app purchases
