BlackVue vs Lockdown Logic (New)
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
Lockdown Logic (New)
This application allows for full customization and control of enabled products. Users can set various controls, thresholds, and actions directly from their mobile device.
- Product customization
- Control settings
- Threshold management
- Logic actions
- Remote control
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The Lockdown Logic app pair with Lockdown Logic enabled products for full customization and control all from one FREE app. Set controls, thresholds, Logic Actions and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockdown Logic (New) at none against BlackVue's 12. Lockdown Logic (New) also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). BlackVue's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 405). On price, 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. Lockdown Logic (New) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lockdown Logic (New) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackVue has 2.8K ratings behind it against 405, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of BlackVue's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lockdown Logic (New)'s.
BlackVue ships an update every 3 weeks, Lockdown Logic (New) every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackVue | Lockdown Logic (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (2.8K ratings) | 4.2 (405 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 405 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Pittasoft Co., Ltd. | American Outdoor Brands, Inc. |
Customer experience
BlackVue
Lockdown Logic (New)
User reviews
BlackVue
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great video quality
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🔋 Long battery life in parking mode
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔌 Drains car battery quickly
- 🕰️ Slow video downloads and playback
Lockdown Logic (New)
From 405 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great product functionality
- 🚀 Quick push notifications
- 🌡️ Temperature and humidity monitoring
- 🔄 Responsive and improved app performance
- 💡 Detects earthquakes
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 Batteries last only 3 weeks
- ❌ Does not notify of safe openings
- 🔌 Device disconnects from Wi-Fi
- 🚫 No response from support
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
Lockdown Logic (New)
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes when registering Puck
- App crashes when changing notification settings
- App crashes when adding phone number for text notifications
- Device disconnects from Wi-Fi
- App crashes when trying to add devices
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- False door open notifications
- App doesn't work on iPad
- Software is buggy and crashes regularly
- Cannot get all settings set correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Update the app instead of creating new ones
- Improve app stability
- Fix text notification crashes
- Allow disabling Wi-Fi disconnection notifications
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
Lockdown Logic (New)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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