Comparison

MiVue Pro vs HobbyConnect

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

Head to head
About

MiVue Pro

Automatically saves and sends dash cam footage to your phone during incidents. View live camera feeds, organize videos by type, and remotely manage dash cam settings and firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time event video backup
  • Live camera view for setup
  • Categorized video organizer
  • Remote dash cam settings adjustment
  • WIFI Over-the-Air firmware updates
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Sent on impact, seen on mobile! When an incident happens, the dash cam will automatically save the file to the event folder and send footage to the MiVue™ Pro app via WIFI in real-time (WIFI video backup function won’t consume your 3G/4G data, it uses point-to-point transmission technology). Live View and video organizer Click “Live View” to adjust horizontal level of the camera before installation. Videos will be categorized by date and type (Normal, Event or Parking mode folders). Set up your dash cam through the MiVue™ Pro app Change the settings and format the memory card of the dash cam directly through your smartphone. WIFI OTA (Over-the-Air) update Use your smartphone to download and update the firmware, speed camera data and voice versions without having to withdraw the memory card. (Downloading data will consume your 3G/4G data, the update settings may vary depending on the different dash cam models). * APP function may vary depending on different dash cam models. If you have any issue when you connect to app, please refer the FAQ below https://service.mio.com/M0100/F0110_DownLoad_Faq.aspx?bullid=AllBull&faqid=131685 for trouble shooting. If the problem couldn't be solved, please provide your smartphone model, OS version, and the device model. Also, please describe your problem and scenario for us, our service team will reply you asap.

About

HobbyConnect

Features
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HobbyConnect helps you find your people—locally and online. Discover hobby groups and events, meet like‑minded members, and keep the conversation going with built‑in messaging. Whether you’re picking up a new interest or going deeper into a passion, HobbyConnect makes it easy to connect, plan, and show up. With HobbyConnect you can: • Explore hobbies, groups, and events • Get personalized recommendations • Chat with members and friends • Invite friends and grow your community • Stay updated with notifications and reminders We’re building a friendlier way to meet—around what you love doing

Screenshots

MiVue Pro3 screens
HobbyConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

MiVue Pro and HobbyConnect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiVue Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, HobbyConnect every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MiVue Pro versus HobbyConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiVue ProHobbyConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiTAC GISmoShahjahan Ahmed

In-app purchases

None

MiVue Pro

No in-app purchases

None

HobbyConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiVue Pro free?
MiVue Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HobbyConnect free?
HobbyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiVue Pro or HobbyConnect have ads?
Neither MiVue Pro nor HobbyConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiVue Pro or HobbyConnect?
MiVue Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and HobbyConnect every 4 weeks. Most recently, MiVue Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and HobbyConnect on October 31, 2026.

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