Comparison

Lexus Dashcam Viewer vs THINKWARE CLOUD

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

Head to head
About

Lexus Dashcam Viewer

Access your genuine Lexus dashcam footage directly from your iPhone. View, download, and adjust camera settings like video quality and parking surveillance sensitivity. The app ensures safety by disconnecting during vehicle movement.

Highlights
  • View and download recorded videos
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Live view feature
  • Parking Surveillance Mode
  • Adventure Mode recording
  • Automatic Incident recording
Features
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The LEXUS DASHCAM App allows access to your genuine LEXUS DASHCAM with your iPhone using the built in WIFI connection. Adjust the camera settings and/or download your memorable videos directly using your iPhone. App Features: - View and download your recorded videos directly to your phone - Adjust camera settings: • Video quality • Buzzer noise levels • Turn ON/OFF Adventure Mode, and adjust SD card’s Adventure Mode memory allocation • Turn ON/OFF Parking Surveillance Mode, and adjust sensitivity, wake-up modes and surveillance start delay functions • Live view feature - For your safety, the app will disconnect from the LEXUS DASHCAM if vehicle movement is detected. Do not operate your iPhone while vehicle is in motion. Camera Features: Your LEXUS DASHCAM features 5 unique recording modes: 3 automatic modes and 2 manual modes activated using the “ACTION” button: 1) Continuous recording – automatically records when vehicle ignition is on. Never worry about turning on the camera to start recording. When SD card is full, oldest files are automatically overwritten. 2) Automatic Incident recording – if an abnormal shock is detected when driving, camera automatically locks and protects the video file from overwriting for review at a later time. Sensitivity can be adjusted. Maximum of 10 event videos can be protected from overwriting. 3) Parking surveillance – when vehicle is parked with vehicle ignition off, camera automatically wakes up and starts recording if an abnormal shock is detected. Parking surveillance files are locked and protected from overwriting. Sensitivity can be adjusted. Maximum of 10 parking surveillance recordings can be protected from overwriting. 4) Manual Flagged Event recording – capture interesting moments by pressing the “ACTION” button on the camera. The current video segment(s) 12 seconds before and 8 seconds after button activation will be protected. Maximum of 5 manual event recordings can be protected from overwriting. 5) Adventure Mode recording – capture your driving adventures. Press and hold the “ACTION” button on the camera for 1 second to start protecting the recorded videos. The Adventure Mode recording will stop protecting files after maximum time is reached, or when the “ACTION” button is pressed and held again for 1 second. Maximum of 1 hour of Adventure Mode videos can be protected from overwriting. Open Source Software Used: https://www.e-iserv.jp/top/driverecorder/DashCamViewer/oss/oss_sp.html?lang=en

About

THINKWARE CLOUD

Access and manage your compatible Thinkware dash cam footage directly from your smartphone. Download, share, and replay driving videos, adjust camera settings, and update firmware. The app also offers a live view for optimal dash cam installation.

Highlights
  • Download and export dash cam videos
  • Adjust dash cam settings
  • Live View for installation
  • Update dash cam firmware
  • Playback recorded videos
  • Share driving videos to social media
Features
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This app is only compatible with Thinkware F800PRO/U1000/DC-H1-FG/DC-M1-FG/DVR-F200/DVR-F800PRO/Q800PRO/QA100/EM1 dash cams NOTE: Not compatible with X350 / F750 / F770 / FA700 For X350 / F750 / F770 / FA700 dash cam users, please download the “Dashcam Viewer” app THINKWARE CLOUD (Thinkware Dash Cam Mobile Viewer) provides easy access to your Thinkware Dash Cam. Share the best driving videos to social media by simply downloading your dash cam footage into your smartphone’s photo album. Replay your latest driving videos and manage your dash cam’s settings all in one app! FEATURES: * Compatible with iPhones that run iOS 8.0 or later. ▶Download and export recorded videos from the dash cam to your iPhone’s camera roll ▶Adjust dash cam settings (e.g. Sensitivity, LED, partition and Wi-Fi, etc.). ▶Use the “Live View” feature while installing your dash cam to ensure an optimal viewing angle. ▶Update dash cam firmware via the app. ▶Playback recorded driving videos ▶THINKWARE CLOUD (Thinkware Dash Cam Mobile Viewer) is designed for F800PRO/U1000/DC-H1-FG/DC-M1-FG/DVR-F200/DVR-F800PRO/Q800PRO/QA100/EM1. The functions and usability may differ according to each dash cam model. * Please contact mobile.app@thinkware.com if you encounter any problems with this app

Screenshots

Lexus Dashcam Viewer4 screens
THINKWARE CLOUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: THINKWARE CLOUD at 1.7 against Lexus Dashcam Viewer's 1.4. THINKWARE CLOUD also leads on ratings volume (341 vs 14) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THINKWARE CLOUD holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THINKWARE CLOUD has 341 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Lexus Dashcam Viewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lexus Dashcam Viewer ships an update every 5 months, THINKWARE CLOUD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lexus Dashcam Viewer versus THINKWARE CLOUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexus Dashcam ViewerTHINKWARE CLOUD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (14 ratings)1.7 (341 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.1% of reviews10.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToyota Canada Inc.THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Customer experience

Lexus Dashcam Viewer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive3.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative90.6%

THINKWARE CLOUD

All ratings341 ratings
Positive12.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive10.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative81.6%

Bugs and requests

Lexus Dashcam Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

THINKWARE CLOUD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent camera connectivity
  • Unreliable cloud/hotspot integration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thumbnail view for video files
  • Automatic WiFi/hotspot connection
  • Continuous cloud/remote access
  • Improved video playback and export

In-app purchases

None

Lexus Dashcam Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

THINKWARE CLOUD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lexus Dashcam Viewer free?
Lexus Dashcam Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THINKWARE CLOUD free?
THINKWARE CLOUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lexus Dashcam Viewer or THINKWARE CLOUD?
THINKWARE CLOUD is rated higher. Lexus Dashcam Viewer averages 1.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while THINKWARE CLOUD averages 1.7 from 341 ratings.
Do Lexus Dashcam Viewer or THINKWARE CLOUD have ads?
Neither Lexus Dashcam Viewer nor THINKWARE CLOUD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lexus Dashcam Viewer or THINKWARE CLOUD?
Lexus Dashcam Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and THINKWARE CLOUD every 2 months. Most recently, Lexus Dashcam Viewer was updated on June 11, 2026 and THINKWARE CLOUD on September 25, 2026.

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