Comparison

WeblinkMaestro vs THINKWARE CONNECTED

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WeblinkMaestro

This application allows users to program Bluetooth-equipped Maestro devices via a smartphone or tablet. An online Weblink account is necessary for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Program Bluetooth Maestro devices
  • Use with phone or tablet
  • Requires online Weblink account
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
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The Weblink Maestro app is used to program Bluetooth-equipped Maestro devices, using a phone or a tablet. An online Weblink account is also required.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

WeblinkMaestro4 screens
THINKWARE CONNECTED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: THINKWARE CONNECTED at 2.4 against WeblinkMaestro's 1.9. THINKWARE CONNECTED also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). WeblinkMaestro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (22 vs 5). On price, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THINKWARE CONNECTED sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WeblinkMaestro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THINKWARE CONNECTED holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of WeblinkMaestro's written reviews are positive against 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeblinkMaestro ships an update every 2 months, THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WeblinkMaestro versus THINKWARE CONNECTED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeblinkMaestroTHINKWARE CONNECTED
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (22 ratings)2.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews15.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomotive Data Solutions IncTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Customer experience

WeblinkMaestro

All ratings22 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

THINKWARE CONNECTED

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative79.2%

Bugs and requests

WeblinkMaestro

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

None

WeblinkMaestro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

THINKWARE CONNECTED

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is WeblinkMaestro free?
WeblinkMaestro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THINKWARE CONNECTED free?
THINKWARE CONNECTED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeblinkMaestro or THINKWARE CONNECTED?
THINKWARE CONNECTED is rated higher. WeblinkMaestro averages 1.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while THINKWARE CONNECTED averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do WeblinkMaestro or THINKWARE CONNECTED have ads?
Neither WeblinkMaestro nor THINKWARE CONNECTED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeblinkMaestro or THINKWARE CONNECTED?
WeblinkMaestro ships an update every 2 months, and THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. Most recently, WeblinkMaestro was updated on July 7, 2026 and THINKWARE CONNECTED on September 27, 2026.

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