Comparison

MyNextbase Connect vs THINKWARE CONNECTED

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyNextbase Connect

This app allows users to control and manage their compatible Nextbase Dash Cam. View recorded videos, access smart parking features, and utilize Alexa for hands-free assistance. It also offers Emergency SOS and a Road Safety Club for enhanced driving safety.

Highlights
  • Video playback with Google Maps integration
  • Smart Parking recording trigger
  • Hands-free Alexa voice control
  • Emergency SOS with location sharing
  • Road Safety Club for shared danger alerts
  • Dash Cam settings adjustment
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The MyNextbase Connect app is compatible with the Nextbase Series 2 322GW, 422GW, 522GW and 622GW Dash Cam models. Know you're protected. Millions of drivers across the world know they’re protected with their Nextbase Dash Cam, the world’s leading Dash Cam brand. The MyNextbase Connect app allows you to get the most out of your latest Nextbase Dash Cam. Compatible Nextbase Dash Cams will have access to the below features in the MyNextbase Connet app: Video Playback View your Nextbase Dash Cam videos quickly on your phone, including your route and real time position on Google Maps, G-sensor data and journey statistics. Smart Parking Triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked. *Series 2 OBD or Hardwire Kit required. Alexa Play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news, check the weather, control your smart home devices and so much more all hands-free. Alexa is compatible with 422GW, 522GW and 622GW models. Emergency SOS Get instant life-saving help. If you, or whoever is driving are unresponsive after an accident, your Dash Cam will share location and key medical details and dispatch the emergency services. Road Safety Club The Nextbase Road Safety Club aims to bring together thousands of drivers to help make the roads safer by sharing images and footage of road dangers as well as allowing its users to be part of a team of people helping to improve road safety. Its free to join and members can receive discounted Emergency SOS and more benefits! *Only available in certain regions. Control Adjust your Nextbase Dash Cam settings from MyNextbase Connect and update the Nextbase Dash Cam firmware for enhanced performance. Firmware update Update your Nextbase Dash Cam’s firmware to ensure the best experience from MyNextbase Connect. Safety Note For your own safety do not operate MyNextbase Connect whilst driving.

About

THINKWARE CONNECTED

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
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*This app is only compatible with THINKWARE dash cams. A smarter connected experience with 4G LTE Connectivity. THINKWARE CONNECTED, our newly updated and improved mobile app, offers a wide range of smart features. Now you can truly communicate with your vehicle in real-time seamlessly. Receive impact notifications, play videos (strong impact crash in continuous recording mode, parking impact), view captured image of most recent parking, and monitor your vehicle status and driving history on your mobile. FEATURES : ■ REMOTE LIVE VIEW Remotely view your vehicle in both Continuous Mode and Parking Mode. Click on Live View button on your smartphone app to view a real-time video of your vehicle. ■ REAL-TIME PARKING IMPACT VIDEO In parking mode, you can immediately detect an impact with the dash cam. Receive impact notification and play video of impact on your smartphone with Smart Remote feature. Upon user consent, a 20 seconds Full-HD video (10 seconds before and after the incident) is uploaded on the server. ■ REAL-TIME VEHICLE LOCATION You can check the real-time location of the vehicle in Continuous Mode and Parking Mode. ■ CAPTURED IMAGE OF MOST RECENT PARKING When your vehicle is parked, check the location of your vehicle and its surroundings. On your smartphone, you can receive a Full-HD image of your front camera including the location of your parked vehicle. ■ VEHICLE STATUS Monitor your vehicle’s status to check whether your vehicle is parked or operating on the road. Check your vehicle battery voltage and remotely turn off the dash cam when the battery voltage is low. ■ DRIVING HISTORY View your driving history including data such as date, time, distance, route and driving behavior. ■ REMOTE FIRMWARE DATA UPDATE Update your dash cam remotely to enhance your dash cam’s features, maintain optimal operation and increase stability. Conveniently upgrade your firmware and speed cam data to the latest version on your smartphone. ■ SEND EMERGENCY MESSAGE In case of emergency situations, register the contact details of your family, friend or associate. A SOS message will be transmitted to your emergency contact in the event of a strong impact crash or when the driver presses the SOS button on the dash cam to urgently request for help. ■ DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THE EVENT LOCATION AND RECORDED VIDEO You can download the impact video to your smartphone and share the video with the accident location. ■ FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICE Connect your dash cam with fleet management for efficient vehicle operation. Supports features such as location check, route monitoring, and driving behavior analysis. ■ SERVICE EXTENSION Once you have used up the initial 5 years of service, you can continue enjoying the service by purchasing an additional plan. We provide flexible options so you can extend your use without interruption. Supported Models: U3000 / U1000 PLUS / Q1000 / Q850 / T700 ■ Basic & Premium PLANS Two new plans are available for new LTE dashcams. The Basic plan covers essential features with the option to extend the service, while the Premium plan offers advanced functions and enhanced specs with monthly or yearly plans to match your usage patterns. Supported Models: U3000PRO ※ To use this service, allow the following permissions. ▶ Required permissions - Storage: Used to download impact videos and parking images of your vehicle - Location: Used to find your location and your parking location, as well as to receive weather information - Phone: Used to identify your purchase, provide support for your purchased product, and provide emergency contact when you have an accident. Your phone number will be collected, encrypted, and securely stored on our server. * You can use this service even if you do not allow optional permissions. * Continuous background use of GPS will drain the battery faster.

Screenshots

MyNextbase Connect4 screens
THINKWARE CONNECTED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyNextbase Connect at 4.0 against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 2.4. MyNextbase Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (852 vs 5). THINKWARE CONNECTED's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyNextbase Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNextbase Connect has 852 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of MyNextbase Connect's written reviews are positive against 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyNextbase Connect ships an update every 2 months, THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyNextbase Connect versus THINKWARE CONNECTED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNextbase ConnectTHINKWARE CONNECTED
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (852 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews15.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings852 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTBASE UKTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Customer experience

MyNextbase Connect

All ratings852 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative82.7%

THINKWARE CONNECTED

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative79.2%

User reviews

MyNextbase Connect

From 852 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📹 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Helpful SOS feature
  • 🚀 Seamless app connectivity (for some)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality
  • ⏱️ Slow video download speeds
  • 🔍 Difficulty accessing/viewing recorded footage
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 💤 Inconsistent/unreliable recording

THINKWARE CONNECTED

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

MyNextbase Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues between app and dash cam
  • Inability to update firmware or view videos
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Faster video download speeds
  • Easier access to recorded footage
  • Better battery life management
  • More consistent/reliable recording

THINKWARE CONNECTED

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot connect to car hotspot
  • Server-side errors during account creation
  • App disconnects after 5 seconds
  • Login issues (won't let user in)
  • Camera not accessible even when connected to WiFi
  • Live view metered but not sending footage
  • Camera doesn't auto-connect to home network
  • App crashes or shows error messages

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Request live view
  • Show battery percentage
  • Add radar health check
  • Improve app connectivity
Show 3 more
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Provide comprehensive tutorials
  • Reconcile and optimize app mess

In-app purchases

None

MyNextbase Connect

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

THINKWARE CONNECTED

One-time10
  • LTE BASIC (1 Month)$3.49
  • LTE PREMIUM (1 Month)$6.90
  • LTE EXTENDED (1 Month)$6.90
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  • Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Month)$6.90
  • LTE PREMIUM (1 Month)$8.90
  • LTE BASIC (1 Year)$34.99
  • LTE PREMIUM (1 Year)$69.00
  • LTE EXTENDED (1 Year)$69.00
  • Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Year)$69.00
  • LTE PREMIUM (1 Year)$89.00

Questions

Is MyNextbase Connect free?
MyNextbase Connect 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, MyNextbase Connect or THINKWARE CONNECTED?
MyNextbase Connect is rated higher. MyNextbase Connect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while THINKWARE CONNECTED averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do MyNextbase Connect or THINKWARE CONNECTED have ads?
Neither MyNextbase Connect nor THINKWARE CONNECTED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyNextbase Connect or THINKWARE CONNECTED?
MyNextbase Connect ships an update every 2 months, and THINKWARE CONNECTED fortnightly. Most recently, MyNextbase Connect was updated on September 25, 2026 and THINKWARE CONNECTED on September 23, 2026.

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