THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK vs AlarmTek Smart Video
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.
AlarmTek Smart Video
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AlarmTek Smart Video can directly access video surveillance products through the network to meet your needs of viewing live events on your mobile phone, controlling the pylon, playing back videos, pushing alarms, managing cloud devices, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK at every 2 weeks against AlarmTek Smart Video's every 2 months. AlarmTek Smart Video's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK ships an update every 2 weeks, AlarmTek Smart Video every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK | AlarmTek Smart Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (218 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | AlarmTek |
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
AlarmTek Smart Video
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK
No in-app purchases
AlarmTek Smart Video
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK free?
Is AlarmTek Smart Video free?
Do THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK or AlarmTek Smart Video have ads?
Which is updated more often, THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK or AlarmTek Smart Video?
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