# BlackVue Battery vs THINKWARE CONNECTED

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlackVue Battery at none against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 10. BlackVue Battery also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). THINKWARE CONNECTED's advantage is rating (1.9 vs 1.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THINKWARE CONNECTED sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BlackVue Battery asks for nothing beyond the download.

THINKWARE CONNECTED holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackVue Battery has 84 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of BlackVue Battery's written reviews are positive against 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's.

BlackVue Battery ships an update every 6 months, THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackVue Battery | THINKWARE CONNECTED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue-battery/id1356860450/reviews) | **[1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 3.4% of reviews | **14.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pittasoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582928872) | [THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/403472990) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackVue Battery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue-battery/id1356860450)

Monitor and control your compatible BlackVue dashcam battery. View real-time capacity, charging status, temperature, and voltage. Adjust settings like beep sounds and total capacity for extended parking mode power.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Real-time battery status, Capacity and remaining time, Charging and usage indicators, Battery temperature monitoring, Adjustable settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### THINKWARE CONNECTED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879)

This app connects to compatible dash cams, offering real-time vehicle monitoring and alerts. It provides features like remote live view, impact notifications with video playback, and vehicle location tracking. Users can also review driving history and update dash cam firmware remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote Live View, Real-time Parking Impact Video, Real-time Vehicle Location, Captured Image of Most Recent Parking, Vehicle Status Monitoring, Driving History Review, Remote Firmware Updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LTE BASIC (1 Month) | $3.49 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| LTE EXTENDED (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Month) | $8.90 | one-time |
| LTE BASIC (1 Year) | $34.99 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| LTE EXTENDED (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Year) | $89.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well (when connected)
- 👍 Live streaming capability
- 👍 GPS mapping of locations
- 👍 Regular updates and fixes (mentioned once)
- 👍 Real-time footage for incidents

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Extremely difficult to connect
- ❌ App is buggy and unreliable
- ❌ Registration process is a nightmare
- ❌ Poor user interface and instructions
- ❌ Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect
- Barcode scanning is blurry or doesn't work
- Serial number entry fails
- Cannot register device
- App disconnects after a few minutes

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Request live view
- Show battery percentage
- Add radar health check
- Improve app connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackVue Battery free?

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

### Is THINKWARE CONNECTED free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackVue Battery or THINKWARE CONNECTED?

THINKWARE CONNECTED is rated higher. BlackVue Battery averages 1.4 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while THINKWARE CONNECTED averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do BlackVue Battery or THINKWARE CONNECTED have ads?

Neither BlackVue Battery nor THINKWARE CONNECTED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackVue Battery or THINKWARE CONNECTED?

BlackVue Battery ships an update every 6 months, and THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. Most recently, BlackVue Battery was updated on November 2, 2026 and THINKWARE CONNECTED on November 3, 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.*