Defender HD vs DashSharing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defender HD
Access and manage your security system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive motion detection alerts.
- View multiple DVRs
- Live video feeds
- Motion detection notifications
- Playback recorded footage
- Capture images and video
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Defender HD enables users to view and interact with their security system using a smartphone or tablet device from anywhere. Add your system and view or interact with your footage all from the Defender HD app. The app's features enable the user to: • Add and view multiple DVRs simultaneously • View your live video feeds • Receive push notifications when motion is detected • Playback recorded footage • Capture images to smartphone/tablet • Capture video to smartphone/tablet Requirements: • Latest DVR firmware from www.defender-usa.com/support • Compatible only with Defender HD and Defender HD Wireless DVRs. • A high-speed internet connection and router (not included) • An internet connection providing an upload speed of at least 1Mbps is recommended for the best video performance
DashSharing
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Turn your home charging into earnings. The DashSharing Program pays you for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) delivered to your vehicle from our professional Smart Charger. Members of the DashSharing Program license our high-powered hardware and earn real money by simply plugging in. By leveraging Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations, we turn your charging data into earnings. Track your earnings and control the charger using the DashSharing app and start earning while charging. How it works: Sync: Connect the DashSharing Smart Charger to WiFi via the app. Charge: Power your EV at home as usual. Earn: Track your charging and earnings and hit milestones to increase your earning rate. Withdraw: Cash out directly to your bank account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DashSharing at every 3 weeks against Defender HD's every 3 months. Defender HD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Defender HD ships an update every 3 months, DashSharing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Defender HD | DashSharing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (904 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 904 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empowerment Technologies Inc. | Dashcharger Technologies Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Defender HD
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes or fails to load
- Cameras randomly go offline or disappear from the app
- Notifications and alerts not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved motion detection and customizable alerts
- Remote camera control and adjustment options
- Seamless integration across all devices
- Enhanced video playback and export capabilities
DashSharing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Defender HD
No in-app purchases
DashSharing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Defender HD free?
Is DashSharing free?
Do Defender HD or DashSharing have ads?
Which is updated more often, Defender HD or DashSharing?
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