THINKWARE CLOUD vs BlackVue Battery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
BlackVue Battery
Monitor and control your compatible BlackVue dashcam battery. View real-time capacity, charging status, temperature, and voltage. Adjust settings like beep sounds and total capacity for extended parking mode power.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Real-time battery status
- Capacity and remaining time
- Charging and usage indicators
- Battery temperature monitoring
- Adjustable settings
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Connect to your BlackVueTM Power Magic Ultra Battery via Bluetooth to manage power and settings. Visualize all key battery information at a glance: - Battery total capacity and remaining capacity (percentage) - Time to full charge (when charging) - Remaining usage time (at current power draw level) - Battery temperature (in degrees Celsius) - Input and output voltage (V) / current (A) indicator You can also adjust settings (beep sound On/Off, total capacity). COMPATIBLE BATTERY MODEL: Power Magic Ultra Battery (B-124) Note: not compatible with Power Magic Battery Pack (B-112). ABOUT POWER MAGIC ULTRA BATTERY: The Power Magic Ultra Battery is designed to power your BlackVue dashcam in Parking Mode for extended periods of time. With its base 6000mAh (76.8Wh) capacity, the Ultra Battery can power a single-channel BlackVue dashcam for over 24 hours. Multiple Battery Expansions (6600mAh/84.5Wh each) can be daisy-chained to the main battery, providing more than double the capacity. FOR MORE INFO AND NEWS ABOUT BLACKVUE, VISIT: Homepage: www.blackvue.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlackVueOfficial Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackvueofficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/BlackVueOfficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/BlackVue
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: THINKWARE CLOUD at 1.7 against BlackVue Battery's 1.4. THINKWARE CLOUD also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (341 vs 84). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THINKWARE CLOUD holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 341 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's written reviews are positive against 3% of BlackVue Battery's.
THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, BlackVue Battery every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THINKWARE CLOUD | BlackVue Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (341 ratings) — better | 1.4 (84 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews — better | 3.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | 84 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Pittasoft Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
THINKWARE CLOUD
BlackVue Battery
Bugs and 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
BlackVue Battery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THINKWARE CLOUD
No in-app purchases
BlackVue Battery
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is THINKWARE CLOUD free?
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