Dride for VIOFO vs BlackBox Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dride for VIOFO
This unofficial app provides cloud storage for VIOFO dash cam users, allowing you to upload and share driving videos. It supports native dash cam functions like changing settings and live view, and can add GPS functionality to compatible models.
- Unlimited cloud storage for dash cam videos
- Upload and share driving videos with a link
- Access native dash cam functions
- Live view functionality
- Add GPS to compatible dash cams
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Unofficial app for VIOFO Dash Cams - Unlimited cloud storage for VIOFO Dash Cam users. Key features * Upload your own driving videos to Dride cloud. * The app will allow you to share your videos easily with a link. * Supports all native functions such as changing settings and live view. **NEW** * Add GPS to your Transcend-Dashcam. Supported models: WR1 Join our community of drivers who are driving safe and protecting themselves on the road with Dride. Heads up! Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
BlackBox Viewer
View real-time video from your black box and manage its settings. Watch and download recorded footage from all channels. Configure recording, ADAS, audio, and Wi-Fi options.
- Real-time live video streaming
- View and download recorded footage
- Configure recording settings
- Manage ADAS settings
- Adjust audio and Wi-Fi settings
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BlackBox Viewer is an app that allows you to view the recorded video in real time using the black box's Wi-Fi and control the settings of the black box. Live View: You can view the video being recorded in real time on the connected channel. Recorded video: You can watch and download videos of all recorded channels. Environment Settings: You can configure the black box environment settings (recording settings, ADAS settings, audio settings, Wi-Fi settings, etc.). have. Initial passwords are weak in security. Change the password in [Preferences->Hotspot Settings->Password Settings].
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dride for VIOFO at 3.4 against BlackBox Viewer's 3.0. Dride for VIOFO also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). 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.
Dride for VIOFO holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Dride for VIOFO ships an update fortnightly, BlackBox Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dride for VIOFO | BlackBox Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (9 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dride, Inc. | (주)이에스브이 |
Customer experience
Dride for VIOFO
BlackBox Viewer
In-app purchases
Dride for VIOFO
No in-app purchases
BlackBox Viewer
No in-app purchases
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