# THINKWARE CLOUD vs DirectLoader

The clearest difference is rating: DirectLoader at 3.4 against THINKWARE CLOUD's 1.7. DirectLoader also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%). THINKWARE CLOUD's advantage is ratings volume (341 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DirectLoader holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THINKWARE CLOUD has 341 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's written reviews are positive against 50% of DirectLoader's.

THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, DirectLoader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THINKWARE CLOUD | DirectLoader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-cloud/id1247351995/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/403472990) | [VOXX Electronics Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022024144) |

## What reviewers say

### THINKWARE CLOUD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-cloud/id1247351995)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 📹 Impressive video footage
- 🔒 Reliable security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 📴 Unreliable cloud/hotspot functionality
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing setup and user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Inability to update firmware
- Inconsistent camera connectivity
- Unreliable cloud/hotspot integration

**Requested features**

- Thumbnail view for video files
- Automatic WiFi/hotspot connection
- Continuous cloud/remote access
- Improved video playback and export


### DirectLoader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353)

This app allows authorized installers to wirelessly flash and program select remote start and security systems. It provides access to vehicle wiring databases, installation guides, and technical updates for DIRECTED by VOXX products.

**Highlights:** Wireless flashing for DS4/DS4+ modules, Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules, Wired/Wireless 'Bitwriter' programming, DirectWire vehicle wiring database access, Installation guides and technical news, SmartStart activation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THINKWARE CLOUD free?

THINKWARE CLOUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DirectLoader free?

DirectLoader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, THINKWARE CLOUD or DirectLoader?

DirectLoader is rated higher. THINKWARE CLOUD averages 1.7 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while DirectLoader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do THINKWARE CLOUD or DirectLoader have ads?

Neither THINKWARE CLOUD nor DirectLoader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THINKWARE CLOUD or DirectLoader?

THINKWARE CLOUD ships an update every 2 months, and DirectLoader every 3 months. Most recently, THINKWARE CLOUD was updated on September 25, 2026 and DirectLoader on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*