THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK vs Airthings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Replay driving videos
- Download and export recorded videos
- Manage dash cam settings
- Live View for installation
- Adjust sensitivity and LED settings
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK ships an update every 2 weeks, Airthings fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK | Airthings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (182 ratings) | 4.4 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 182 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Airthings ASA |
Customer experience
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK
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User reviews
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK
From 182 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
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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
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK
No in-app purchases
Airthings
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK free?
Is Airthings free?
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