Comparison

Uniden Dash View vs ShawSmart

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

Head to head
About

Uniden Dash View

Connect to your dash cam via WiFi to view live recordings, save and playback videos, take snapshots, and edit/share footage. Zoom in on videos for a closer look.

Highlights
  • Live Viewfinder
  • Video Save
  • Video Playback
  • Snapshot
  • Share Video
  • Zoom Video
Features
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"Uniden Dash View" is the companion app for the driving recorder dash cam, While your smart device is connected to the driving recorder’s WiFi connection, this app will allow you enjoy the following features: β€’ Live Viewfinder – See what your device is recording in real time. β€’ Video Save – Save the recorded video to your phone or watch it in the app. β€’ Video Playback – Playback your recorded videos on your smart device. β€’ Snapshot – Capture a saved snapshot at the push of a button. β€’ Share Video – You can edit and share videos to social platforms. β€’ Zoom Video – You can zoom the video to see more clearly. Supported device models: DASHVIEW30.

About

ShawSmart

Features
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Welcome to ShawSmart, your all-in-one smart home command center. Designed for seamless integration with your lifestyle, the ShawSmart app allows you to easily connect, manage, and automate all your compatible smart devices from anywhere in the world. Whether you are adjusting the lighting from the couch, scheduling your appliances, or setting up complex automation routines, ShawSmart gives you total control in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Remote Control: Manage your smart devices from anywhere, at any time, directly from your smartphone. Smart Automation: Create custom schedules, timers, and multi-device scenes so your environment responds automatically to your daily routine. Voice Control: Enjoy hands-free convenience with built-in compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Device Sharing: Easily and securely share device control with family members or trusted users. Real-Time Alerts: Stay informed with instant push notifications regarding device status and security. Fast Setup: Quickly and reliably pair new devices to your network using auto-discovery. Experience the convenience, security, and efficiency of a truly connected ecosystem with ShawSmart

Screenshots

Uniden Dash View4 screens
ShawSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

Uniden Dash View and ShawSmart are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Uniden Dash View versus ShawSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniden Dash ViewShawSmart
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDShaw of Australia Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Uniden Dash View

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App freezes when opening settings menu
  • WiFi connection drops during configuration
  • App crashes on iOS when accessing settings
  • Buttons become unresponsive after connection
  • Black screen appears instead of live view
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  • Loading spinner continues indefinitely
  • App crashes during video download
  • Connection fails on iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad devices
  • App freezes when pressing settings button
  • Video files fail to load or display
  • Recording timer shows but screen is blacked out
  • App becomes unresponsive after recent updates
  • WiFi hotspot signal too weak for reliable connection
  • App interferes with phone Bluetooth connectivity
  • Memory card access issues
  • App fails to stop recording when commanded
  • Camera switches don't work in app
  • Settings changes don't persist

Requested features

13 requests
  • Improved iOS app compatibility and stability
  • Ability to use app with mobile data enabled
  • Better WiFi connection reliability
  • Auto-rotation for full screen instead of button click
  • Persistent connection without requiring reconnection per vehicle start
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  • Seamless video download functionality
  • Live view display that actually works
  • Settings menu that doesn't crash
  • Improved UI/UX design and user-friendliness
  • Faster app performance and responsiveness
  • Better integration with phone Bluetooth systems
  • Firmware updates to resolve bugs
  • Accessible customer support

ShawSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Uniden Dash View

No in-app purchases

None

ShawSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uniden Dash View free?
Uniden Dash View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShawSmart free?
ShawSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Uniden Dash View or ShawSmart have ads?
Neither Uniden Dash View nor ShawSmart shows ads.

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