MR vs THINKWARE CONNECTED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MR
This utility app connects your compatible CASIO watch to your iPhone via Bluetooth. It enables various Mobile Link functions and allows for simplified watch operations through your phone's screen. Data can be transferred to the new CASIO WATCHES app.
- Bluetooth v4.0 connectivity
- Mobile Link functions
- Simplified watch operations
- User data transfer
- Location services for accurate time
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Important - Please Read Request to Transfer to the CASIO WATCHES App (Support Termination Notification) The functionality of this app will be transferred to the new watch app, CASIO WATCHES. By updating to version 3.0, users of this app will be able to transfer their user data to CASIO WATCHES via this app. While we understand this may be inconvenient for some users, we ask that you transfer your data across, and continue using CASIO WATCHES in place of this app. ●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled CASIO watch. Pairing your watch with an iPhone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the iPhone experience. The MR-G Connected app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/ We recommend using MR-G Connected on the following operating systems. Operation is not guaranteed for any operating system not listed below. Even if an operating system has been confirmed as compatible, software updates or display specifications may prevent proper display and/or operation. ⋅ iOS 14 or later. Applicable Watches: MRG-G2000, MRG-B1000, MRG-B2000 *Some watches unavailable in your region may be displayed in the application. This application uses location information to obtain accurate time. For "Location Service" in iPhone privacy settings, please "Always". If it is not "Always", the application will not work properly. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
THINKWARE CONNECTED
This app connects to compatible dash cams, offering real-time vehicle monitoring and alerts. It provides features like remote live view, impact notifications with video playback, and vehicle location tracking. Users can also review driving history and update dash cam firmware remotely.
- Remote Live View
- Real-time Parking Impact Video
- Real-time Vehicle Location
- Captured Image of Most Recent Parking
- Vehicle Status Monitoring
- Driving History Review
- Remote Firmware Updates
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*This app is only compatible with THINKWARE dash cams. A smarter connected experience with 4G LTE Connectivity. THINKWARE CONNECTED, our newly updated and improved mobile app, offers a wide range of smart features. Now you can truly communicate with your vehicle in real-time seamlessly. Receive impact notifications, play videos (strong impact crash in continuous recording mode, parking impact), view captured image of most recent parking, and monitor your vehicle status and driving history on your mobile. FEATURES : ■ REMOTE LIVE VIEW Remotely view your vehicle in both Continuous Mode and Parking Mode. Click on Live View button on your smartphone app to view a real-time video of your vehicle. ■ REAL-TIME PARKING IMPACT VIDEO In parking mode, you can immediately detect an impact with the dash cam. Receive impact notification and play video of impact on your smartphone with Smart Remote feature. Upon user consent, a 20 seconds Full-HD video (10 seconds before and after the incident) is uploaded on the server. ■ REAL-TIME VEHICLE LOCATION You can check the real-time location of the vehicle in Continuous Mode and Parking Mode. ■ CAPTURED IMAGE OF MOST RECENT PARKING When your vehicle is parked, check the location of your vehicle and its surroundings. On your smartphone, you can receive a Full-HD image of your front camera including the location of your parked vehicle. ■ VEHICLE STATUS Monitor your vehicle’s status to check whether your vehicle is parked or operating on the road. Check your vehicle battery voltage and remotely turn off the dash cam when the battery voltage is low. ■ DRIVING HISTORY View your driving history including data such as date, time, distance, route and driving behavior. ■ REMOTE FIRMWARE DATA UPDATE Update your dash cam remotely to enhance your dash cam’s features, maintain optimal operation and increase stability. Conveniently upgrade your firmware and speed cam data to the latest version on your smartphone. ■ SEND EMERGENCY MESSAGE In case of emergency situations, register the contact details of your family, friend or associate. A SOS message will be transmitted to your emergency contact in the event of a strong impact crash or when the driver presses the SOS button on the dash cam to urgently request for help. ■ DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THE EVENT LOCATION AND RECORDED VIDEO You can download the impact video to your smartphone and share the video with the accident location. ■ FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICE Connect your dash cam with fleet management for efficient vehicle operation. Supports features such as location check, route monitoring, and driving behavior analysis. ■ SERVICE EXTENSION Once you have used up the initial 5 years of service, you can continue enjoying the service by purchasing an additional plan. We provide flexible options so you can extend your use without interruption. Supported Models: U3000 / U1000 PLUS / Q1000 / Q850 / T700 ■ Basic & Premium PLANS Two new plans are available for new LTE dashcams. The Basic plan covers essential features with the option to extend the service, while the Premium plan offers advanced functions and enhanced specs with monthly or yearly plans to match your usage patterns. Supported Models: U3000PRO ※ To use this service, allow the following permissions. ▶ Required permissions - Storage: Used to download impact videos and parking images of your vehicle - Location: Used to find your location and your parking location, as well as to receive weather information - Phone: Used to identify your purchase, provide support for your purchased product, and provide emergency contact when you have an accident. Your phone number will be collected, encrypted, and securely stored on our server. * You can use this service even if you do not allow optional permissions. * Continuous background use of GPS will drain the battery faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MR at 3.5 against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 2.4. MR also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 15%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). THINKWARE CONNECTED's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. THINKWARE CONNECTED sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MR asks for nothing beyond the download.
MR holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of MR's written reviews are positive against 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's.
MR ships an update every 3 months, THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MR | THINKWARE CONNECTED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | 2.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 15.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION |
Customer experience
MR
THINKWARE CONNECTED
Bugs and requests
MR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
THINKWARE CONNECTED
Reported bugs
13 issues- App does not connect
- Barcode scanning is blurry or doesn't work
- Serial number entry fails
- Cannot register device
- App disconnects after a few minutes
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- Cannot connect to car hotspot
- Server-side errors during account creation
- App disconnects after 5 seconds
- Login issues (won't let user in)
- Camera not accessible even when connected to WiFi
- Live view metered but not sending footage
- Camera doesn't auto-connect to home network
- App crashes or shows error messages
Requested features
8 requests- Add dark mode
- Request live view
- Show battery percentage
- Add radar health check
- Improve app connectivity
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- Make app more intuitive
- Provide comprehensive tutorials
- Reconcile and optimize app mess
In-app purchases
MR
No in-app purchases
THINKWARE CONNECTED
- LTE BASIC (1 Month)$3.49
- LTE PREMIUM (1 Month)$6.90
- LTE EXTENDED (1 Month)$6.90
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- Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Month)$6.90
- LTE PREMIUM (1 Month)$8.90
- LTE BASIC (1 Year)$34.99
- LTE PREMIUM (1 Year)$69.00
- LTE EXTENDED (1 Year)$69.00
- Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Year)$69.00
- LTE PREMIUM (1 Year)$89.00









