W vs connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W
Access live video streams and recorded files from your Wi-Fi enabled car DVR. This application allows you to view footage, download recordings, and adjust your DVR's settings directly from your smartphone or tablet.
- View live video feed
- Download recorded video files
- Play recorded videos
- Configure DVR settings
- Connect via Wi-Fi
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This app can play live video feed and recored files from Wi-Fi enabled Car DVR. The main functions of the app are as follows: - View live video feed from W-DVR - Download and play recorded video files from W-DVR - Configure W-DVR settings To use: - Install app on your smartphone. - Connect to W-DVR via Wi-Fi - Run app * This software uses code of FFmpeg licensed under the LGPLv2.1
connect
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1. Hd real-time screen preview 2. Read video and photo data 3. Take pictures with one click 4. You can download recorded videos 5. Can automatically synchronize recorder time 6. Adjustable DVR function Settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: connect at every 3 weeks against W's every 3 months. W's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). 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.
W ships an update every 3 months, connect every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | W | connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — 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 | 8.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CNS Link Co., Ltd. | Rimbunan Kuasa (S) Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
W
No in-app purchases
connect
No in-app purchases
