Comparison

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK vs Airthings

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

Head to head
About

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

Access and manage your Thinkware dash cam recordings and settings from your smartphone. Replay driving videos, download footage, and adjust camera configurations for an optimal experience.

Highlights
  • Replay driving videos
  • Download and export recorded videos
  • Manage dash cam settings
  • Live View for installation
  • Adjust sensitivity and LED settings
Features
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THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK provides easy access to your Thinkware Dash Cam. Replay your latest driving videos and manage your dash cam’s settings all in one app! COMPATIBLE MODEL : ▶ Q1000 ▶ F200 ▶ FA200 ▶ F200 PRO ▶ DC-M2-FG ▶ D1K32D ▶ F790 ▶ T700 ▶ T700QT5ESI ▶ M1 & M3 ▶ F800 ▶ U3000 ▶ DVR-F790 ▶ F70PRO ▶ QA200 ▶ Q850 ▶ Q200 ▶ ARC ▶ QA200PRO ▶ XD100 ▶ XD250 ▶ D2K64DPLUS ▶ D2K64DM ▶ TF700 ▶ QN200 ▶ TF700 ▶ XD350 ▶ U1000Plus ▶ D4K64DM ▶ DVR-Q1000 ▶ DVR-F220 ▶ F70PRO LOCK ▶ TOY2KD ▶ Q800PRO-C ▶ ARC-CN ▶ F200PRO-JP ▶ ARC700 ▶ QN300 ▶ XD200 ▶ U3000PRO ▶ ARC900 ▶ X850 ▶ Q850PRO ▶ Q200PRO ▶ U1000PRO FEATURES: ▶ Download and export recorded videos from the dash cam to your iPhone’s camera roll ▶ Adjust dash cam settings (e.g. Sensitivity, LED, partition and Wi-Fi, etc.). ▶ Use the “Live View” feature while installing your dash cam to ensure an optimal viewing angle. ▶ Playback recorded driving videos NOTICE: * Compatible with iPhones that run iOS 15 or later. * F200 supports the streaming playback of record files in device firmware 1.01.05 or higher. * FA200 supports the streaming playback of record files in device firmware 1.00.02 or higher.

About

Airthings

Monitor and improve your indoor air quality with smart devices. Get real-time insights, track trends, and receive actionable advice to enhance focus, reduce allergies, and sleep better. Control your air purifier and stay informed about pollen forecasts.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • At-a-glance air quality indicators
  • Detailed trend tracking
  • Air purifier remote control
  • 5-day pollen forecast
  • Air quality notifications
  • Personalized air reports
Features
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Breathe better with Airthings! Smart air quality monitors & purifiers you can trust. Shift your state of being with Airthings. Our products can help you improve indoor air quality leading to better focus, calming of allergies, and enhancement of sleep while ensuring an overall more healthy home. It features: • Quick and easy device setup • AirGlimpse™: Color-coded indicators give you at-a-glance information about your air quality • Access to the detailed graphs to help you track and find trends over time • Set focuses for your devices - air quality data broken down into high engagement problems that you care about • Control your Renew air purifier from anywhere • 5-day pollen forecast for your location with actionable advice • Notifications inform you of poor air quality and suggest ways to improve it, fast • Tips for addressing common indoor air quality problems and how to make the most of your device • Recommendations on the best Airthings monitor for your needs • Subscribe to Air Reports - We’ll send you a monthly update which summarises all the sensor data for your location. This app supports all Airthings products. If you have questions about using the app or any of our monitors, please refer to the Airthings Help Center or contact support@airthings.com.

Screenshots

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK4 screens
Airthings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK at free against Airthings's free with in-app purchases. THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Airthings's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 13%) and ratings volume (3K vs 182). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK against 4.4 for Airthings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airthings has 3K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK's written reviews are positive against 33% of Airthings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK ships an update every 2 weeks, Airthings fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK versus Airthings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHINKWARE DASH CAM LINKAirthings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (182 ratings)4.4 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1823K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATIONAirthings ASA

Customer experience

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

All ratings182 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative83.4%

Airthings

All ratings3,005 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative57.6%

User reviews

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

From 182 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine with Q200 dashcam
  • 🚀 Easy to use and configure
  • 🚀 Helpful for adjusting camera orientation and settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes when trying to view footage
  • 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
  • 🐛 Difficult to find and download specific footage
  • 🐛 Live view often shows a black screen

Airthings

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple to understand and setup
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use app
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 🚀 Provides great information on air quality
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable sensor readings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App has connectivity issues, often fails to sync
  • 🐛 App is buggy and has many errors
  • 🐛 Inaccurate or inconsistent sensor readings
  • 🐛 Difficult to set up and connect devices
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options for thresholds and notifications

Bugs and requests

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to connect to dashcam after firmware updates
  • Unable to view or download footage after recent app updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add thumbnails for video files
  • Allow batch downloading of videos
  • Improve app responsiveness and stability
  • Provide better support for wireless CarPlay
  • Add more customization options for parking mode

Airthings

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to add new devices or accounts
  • Incorrect color coding and data display
  • Delayed or missing sensor data updates
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
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  • Unexplained battery drain on devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add HomeKit integration
  • Allow custom thresholds and notifications
  • Improve data visualization and historical trending
  • Add more detailed information on air quality issues and remedies
  • Provide an iPad-optimized version of the app
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  • Improve syncing and connectivity reliability

In-app purchases

None

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

No in-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK free?
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airthings free?
Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK or Airthings?
Airthings is rated higher. THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Airthings averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK or Airthings have ads?
Neither THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK nor Airthings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK or Airthings?
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Airthings fortnightly. Most recently, THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK was updated on September 25, 2026 and Airthings on September 25, 2026.

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