# BlackVue vs Lockdown Logic (New)

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackVue | Lockdown Logic (New) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue/id1049209637/reviews) | **[4.2 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-logic-new/id1577844741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 405 |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pittasoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582928872) | [American Outdoor Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577844743) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackVue

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Fleet Plan 3 | $39.99 | 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


### Lockdown Logic (New)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-logic-new/id1577844741)

This application allows for full customization and control of enabled products. Users can set various controls, thresholds, and actions directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Product customization, Control settings, Threshold management, Logic actions, Remote control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great product functionality
- 🚀 Quick push notifications
- 🌡️ Temperature and humidity monitoring
- 🔄 Responsive and improved app performance
- 💡 Detects earthquakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 Batteries last only 3 weeks
- ❌ Does not notify of safe openings
- 🔌 Device disconnects from Wi-Fi
- 🚫 No response from support

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update the app instead of creating new ones
- Improve app stability
- Fix text notification crashes
- Allow disabling Wi-Fi disconnection notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackVue free?

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

### Is Lockdown Logic (New) free?

Lockdown Logic (New) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlackVue or Lockdown Logic (New)?

Lockdown Logic (New) is rated higher. BlackVue averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Lockdown Logic (New) averages 4.2 from 405 ratings.

### Do BlackVue or Lockdown Logic (New) have ads?

Neither BlackVue nor Lockdown Logic (New) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackVue or Lockdown Logic (New)?

BlackVue ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockdown Logic (New) every 3 days. Most recently, BlackVue was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lockdown Logic (New) on October 18, 2026.

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