# TOYOTA DVR vs APTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APTV at 81% against TOYOTA DVR's 14%. APTV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (457 vs 2). TOYOTA DVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TOYOTA DVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

APTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APTV has 457 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TOYOTA DVR's written reviews are positive against 81% of APTV's.

TOYOTA DVR ships an update every 6 weeks, APTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOYOTA DVR | APTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyota-dvr/id1291269568/reviews) | **[4.5 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 87 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GAC Toyota Motor Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565011676) | [Suzhou Xiying Guangnian Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619964518) |

## What reviewers say

### TOYOTA DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyota-dvr/id1291269568)

This companion app connects to Toyota vehicles' Wi-Fi dashcams for real-time video display, playback, and settings. It supports silent recording, collision recording, one-button photo capture, and automatic time synchronization.

**Highlights:** Real-time video display, Online and offline video playback, Collision recording, One-button photo capture, Automatic time synchronization, Adjustable recording time and resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### APTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv/id1630403500)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

A versatile IPTV player offering real-time previews and playback capabilities for M3U playlists. It supports various streaming protocols, high-quality video decoding, and advanced IPTV features like EPG and channel management across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time M3U playlist preview, Live playback and rewind (source dependent), HLS, HTTP, RTMP protocol support, 4K/HDR/HLG video decoding, EPG electronic program guide, Channel management (categorization, favorites, history), iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APTV Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOYOTA DVR free?

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

### Is APTV free?

APTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOYOTA DVR or APTV?

APTV is rated higher. TOYOTA DVR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while APTV averages 4.5 from 457 ratings.

### Do TOYOTA DVR or APTV have ads?

Neither TOYOTA DVR nor APTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOYOTA DVR or APTV?

TOYOTA DVR ships an update every 6 weeks, and APTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, TOYOTA DVR was updated on September 17, 2026 and APTV on September 27, 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.*