BlackVue vs Rockledge VR
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
Rockledge VR
Control your vehicle's security system remotely with this virtual remote. Manage your Rockledge vehicle's security features directly from your iPhone or iPod.
- Virtual remote control
- Vehicle security system management
- iPhone and iPod compatibility
- Remote access to security features
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Add This Virtual Remote To Control Your Rockledge Vehicle Security System.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rockledge VR at 5.0 against BlackVue's 3.8. Rockledge VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). BlackVue's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BlackVue sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rockledge VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rockledge VR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackVue has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BlackVue ships an update every 3 weeks, Rockledge VR every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackVue | Rockledge VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (2.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #181 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Pittasoft Co., Ltd. | Lightwavetechnology |
Customer experience
BlackVue
Rockledge VR
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
Rockledge VR
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
Rockledge VR
No in-app purchases
