THINKWARE CLOUD vs myFirstech
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
myFirstech
This app provides authorized dealers with essential tools for vehicle installation, including wiring diagrams, product guides, and compatibility charts. It also facilitates DroneMobile activation and subscription purchases, along with access to a rewards program.
- Vehicle wiring diagrams
- Product installation guides
- Vehicle-specific walkthroughs
- T-harness compatibility charts
- DroneMobile activation
- DroneMobile subscription purchase
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myFirstech is the one-stop shop for Firstech Authorized dealers and their employees. HOW TO REGISTER You must be a Firstech Authorized dealer and 12-volt retailer to gain access to the myFirstech App. Please email orders@myfirstech.com to request access. MYFIRSTECH APP FEATURES • Vehicle wiring for remote start, security, audio • Product installation guides • Vehicle-specific installation walkthroughs • Remote start t-harness compatibility charts • DroneMobile activation • DroneMobile subscription purchase • myFirstech Rewards* *Additional access may be required. WHO IS FIRSTECH Firstech is the #1 innovator in vehicle remote start, security, and connected car technology. For over twenty years, our solutions have been installed in over 5 million vehicles by over 2,000 retail partners across North America
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myFirstech at 4.0 against THINKWARE CLOUD's 1.7. THINKWARE CLOUD's advantage is ratings volume (341 vs 8) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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.
myFirstech holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THINKWARE CLOUD has 341 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's written reviews are positive against 0% of myFirstech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, myFirstech every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THINKWARE CLOUD | myFirstech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (341 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Firstech, LLC |
Customer experience
THINKWARE CLOUD
myFirstech
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
myFirstech
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THINKWARE CLOUD
No in-app purchases
myFirstech
No in-app purchases
Questions
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