THINKWARE CLOUD vs MyNextbase Connect
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
MyNextbase Connect
This app allows users to control and manage their compatible Nextbase Dash Cam. View recorded videos, access smart parking features, and utilize Alexa for hands-free assistance. It also offers Emergency SOS and a Road Safety Club for enhanced driving safety.
- Video playback with Google Maps integration
- Smart Parking recording trigger
- Hands-free Alexa voice control
- Emergency SOS with location sharing
- Road Safety Club for shared danger alerts
- Dash Cam settings adjustment
- Firmware updates
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The MyNextbase Connect app is compatible with the Nextbase Series 2 322GW, 422GW, 522GW and 622GW Dash Cam models. Know you're protected. Millions of drivers across the world know they’re protected with their Nextbase Dash Cam, the world’s leading Dash Cam brand. The MyNextbase Connect app allows you to get the most out of your latest Nextbase Dash Cam. Compatible Nextbase Dash Cams will have access to the below features in the MyNextbase Connet app: Video Playback View your Nextbase Dash Cam videos quickly on your phone, including your route and real time position on Google Maps, G-sensor data and journey statistics. Smart Parking Triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked. *Series 2 OBD or Hardwire Kit required. Alexa Play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news, check the weather, control your smart home devices and so much more all hands-free. Alexa is compatible with 422GW, 522GW and 622GW models. Emergency SOS Get instant life-saving help. If you, or whoever is driving are unresponsive after an accident, your Dash Cam will share location and key medical details and dispatch the emergency services. Road Safety Club The Nextbase Road Safety Club aims to bring together thousands of drivers to help make the roads safer by sharing images and footage of road dangers as well as allowing its users to be part of a team of people helping to improve road safety. Its free to join and members can receive discounted Emergency SOS and more benefits! *Only available in certain regions. Control Adjust your Nextbase Dash Cam settings from MyNextbase Connect and update the Nextbase Dash Cam firmware for enhanced performance. Firmware update Update your Nextbase Dash Cam’s firmware to ensure the best experience from MyNextbase Connect. Safety Note For your own safety do not operate MyNextbase Connect whilst driving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyNextbase Connect at 3.9 against THINKWARE CLOUD's 1.7. THINKWARE CLOUD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
MyNextbase Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 341 and 851 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 11% and 11% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THINKWARE CLOUD | MyNextbase Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (341 ratings) | 3.9 (851 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 | 851 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | NEXTBASE UK |
Customer experience
THINKWARE CLOUD
MyNextbase Connect
User reviews
THINKWARE CLOUD
From 341 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 📹 Impressive video footage
- 🔒 Reliable security features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 📴 Unreliable cloud/hotspot functionality
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app
- 🤷♂️ Confusing setup and user experience
MyNextbase Connect
From 851 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Great video quality
- 🔒 Helpful SOS feature
- 🚀 Seamless app connectivity (for some)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality
- ⏱️ Slow video download speeds
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing/viewing recorded footage
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💤 Inconsistent/unreliable recording
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
MyNextbase Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues between app and dash cam
- Inability to update firmware or view videos
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Faster video download speeds
- Easier access to recorded footage
- Better battery life management
- More consistent/reliable recording
In-app purchases
THINKWARE CLOUD
No in-app purchases
MyNextbase Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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