THINKWARE CLOUD vs HydroHome
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
HydroHome
Monitor and manage your home's electricity consumption with detailed insights and personalized tips. Track hourly usage, understand energy breakdowns, and set budget-based notifications. Optional smart home hub integration provides real-time data and device control.
- Hourly energy use data
- Energy use breakdown
- Savings insights and tips
- Custom budget notifications
- Real-time energy monitoring (with hub)
- Smart device control (with hub)
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The HydroHome app gives BC Hydro customers tools and insights to track, understand and manage their home’s electricity use anywhere, anytime. Features of the free app: - Your whole home’s hourly energy use data up to the previous day. - A breakdown of how your home uses energy. - Insights and tips to help you save. - Custom notifications based on your budget. If you purchase a hub (optional) through the app, additional features are available: - Real-time data that shows how much electricity your home’s using right now. - Connect compatible smart home devices to see device-specific energy use. - Control compatible smart home devices (lights, thermostats, plugs, etc.) all in one app. With greater knowledge of your home’s energy use, you can take actions to save energy and money. The HydroHome app is available to most BC Hydro residential customers. Hubs aren’t available to customers in apartment buildings due to limitations with the wireless technology. Please note that other account management services such as viewing and paying your bill are not available on the HydroHome app. To use these services please log in to your MyHydro account. For full details including eligibility, hubs, compatible smart home devices, and frequently asked questions, visit https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/tools-and-calculators/hydrohome-app.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HydroHome at 4.4 against THINKWARE CLOUD's 1.7. HydroHome also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). THINKWARE CLOUD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (341 vs 20). 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.
HydroHome holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THINKWARE CLOUD has 341 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of THINKWARE CLOUD's written reviews are positive against 8% of HydroHome'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, HydroHome monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THINKWARE CLOUD | HydroHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (341 ratings) | 4.4 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Insight Energy Ventures, LLC |
Customer experience
THINKWARE CLOUD
HydroHome
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
HydroHome
From 20 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Live energy data
- 📊 Usage breakdown
- 👍 Great improvement from old app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🤔 Unintuitive navigation
- 💰 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Buggy and broken
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
HydroHome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login credentials not working
- App freezing or crashing
- Live data not showing correctly
- Time displayed incorrectly
Requested features
3 requests- View billing and usage history
- Customizable data views
- Compatibility with more home setups
In-app purchases
THINKWARE CLOUD
No in-app purchases
HydroHome
No in-app purchases
Questions
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