Comparison

THINKWARE CLOUD vs Danby

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

Head to head
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

About

Danby

Manage your home appliances remotely from anywhere. This app allows for voice control, device interworking based on conditions, and easy sharing with family members, all while providing real-time safety alerts.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
  • Device interworking automation
  • Family device sharing
  • Real-time safety alerts
  • Control multiple devices
Features
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Danby Smart. Smart life, smart living • Remotely control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety

Screenshots

THINKWARE CLOUD4 screens
Danby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Danby at 2.4 against THINKWARE CLOUD's 1.7. THINKWARE CLOUD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (341 vs 80). 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

Danby holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 341 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, Danby every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THINKWARE CLOUD versus Danby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHINKWARE CLOUDDanby
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (341 ratings)2.4 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews17.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341 — better80
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATIONDanby Products Limited

Customer experience

THINKWARE CLOUD

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

Danby

All ratings80 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.3%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral11.7%
Negative70.9%

User reviews

THINKWARE CLOUD

From 341 App Store ratings

What 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

Danby

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Remote control functionality
  • 🚀 Scheduling options
  • 👍 Accurate temperature monitoring
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Incorrect outdoor temperature display
  • 🐛 Buggy scheduling features
  • 👎 Confusing user interface

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

Danby

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when selecting device
  • Scheduled tasks not executing properly
  • Incorrect outdoor temperature display
  • Frequent app logout issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Alexa and Google Home
  • Ability to set custom temperature ranges
  • Improved scheduling functionality
  • Notification settings for when unit is full or needs maintenance

In-app purchases

None

THINKWARE CLOUD

No in-app purchases

None

Danby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THINKWARE CLOUD free?
THINKWARE CLOUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Danby free?
Danby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THINKWARE CLOUD or Danby?
Danby is rated higher. THINKWARE CLOUD averages 1.7 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Danby averages 2.4 from 80 ratings.
Do THINKWARE CLOUD or Danby have ads?
Neither THINKWARE CLOUD nor Danby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THINKWARE CLOUD or Danby?
THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, and Danby every 13 months. Most recently, THINKWARE CLOUD was updated on October 6, 2026 and Danby on October 6, 2026.

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