# BlackVue vs Ultimate9 TC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ultimate9 TC at 76% against BlackVue's 9%. Ultimate9 TC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). BlackVue's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlackVue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ultimate9 TC asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlackVue holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackVue has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of BlackVue's written reviews are positive against 76% of Ultimate9 TC'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, Ultimate9 TC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackVue | Ultimate9 TC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue/id1049209637/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate9-tc/id1550725067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pittasoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582928872) | [Ultimate9](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550725069) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackVue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue/id1049209637)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Live View, Video Playback, GPS Tracking, Video Backup, Firmware Update OTA, Direct Wi-Fi Connection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Plan 1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Lite Plan 2 | $6.99 | per month |
| Smart Plan 1 | $7.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Plan 3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Plan 2 | $13.99 | per month |
| Smart Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Fleet Plan 1 | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Plan 3 | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Plan 4 | $25.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great video quality
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🔋 Long battery life in parking mode
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔌 Drains car battery quickly
- 🕰️ Slow video downloads and playback

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- Unreliable cloud connectivity

**Requested features**

- Bulk video download and deletion
- Offline access to recorded videos
- Improved camera settings customization
- Seamless integration with mobile devices


### Ultimate9 TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate9-tc/id1550725067)

This application connects to intelligent car hardware to enhance the driving experience. It unlocks new levels of driving fun by controlling the accelerator.

**Highlights:** Connects to intelligent car hardware, Controls car accelerator, Enhances driving fun, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackVue free?

BlackVue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate9 TC free?

Ultimate9 TC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlackVue or Ultimate9 TC?

BlackVue is rated higher. BlackVue averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Ultimate9 TC averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlackVue or Ultimate9 TC have ads?

Neither BlackVue nor Ultimate9 TC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackVue or Ultimate9 TC?

BlackVue ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ultimate9 TC every 6 weeks. Most recently, BlackVue was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ultimate9 TC on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*