Comparison

THINKWARE CONNECTED vs myFirstech

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

Head to head
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.

About

myFirstech

This app provides authorized dealers with essential tools for vehicle installation, including wiring diagrams, product guides, and compatibility charts. It also facilitates DroneMobile activation and subscription purchases, along with access to a rewards program.

Highlights
  • Vehicle wiring diagrams
  • Product installation guides
  • Vehicle-specific walkthroughs
  • T-harness compatibility charts
  • DroneMobile activation
  • DroneMobile subscription purchase
Features
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myFirstech is the one-stop shop for Firstech Authorized dealers and their employees. HOW TO REGISTER You must be a Firstech Authorized dealer and 12-volt retailer to gain access to the myFirstech App. Please email orders@myfirstech.com to request access. MYFIRSTECH APP FEATURES • Vehicle wiring for remote start, security, audio • Product installation guides • Vehicle-specific installation walkthroughs • Remote start t-harness compatibility charts • DroneMobile activation • DroneMobile subscription purchase • myFirstech Rewards* *Additional access may be required. WHO IS FIRSTECH Firstech is the #1 innovator in vehicle remote start, security, and connected car technology. For over twenty years, our solutions have been installed in over 5 million vehicles by over 2,000 retail partners across North America

Screenshots

THINKWARE CONNECTED4 screens
myFirstech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myFirstech at 4.0 against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 2.4. myFirstech also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). THINKWARE CONNECTED's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myFirstech holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's written reviews are positive against 0% of myFirstech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THINKWARE CONNECTED ships an update fortnightly, myFirstech every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
THINKWARE CONNECTED versus myFirstech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHINKWARE CONNECTEDmyFirstech
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATIONFirstech, LLC

Customer experience

THINKWARE CONNECTED

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

myFirstech

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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
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  • Make app more intuitive
  • Provide comprehensive tutorials
  • Reconcile and optimize app mess

myFirstech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

myFirstech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THINKWARE CONNECTED free?
THINKWARE CONNECTED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myFirstech free?
myFirstech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THINKWARE CONNECTED or myFirstech?
myFirstech is rated higher. THINKWARE CONNECTED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while myFirstech averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do THINKWARE CONNECTED or myFirstech have ads?
Neither THINKWARE CONNECTED nor myFirstech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THINKWARE CONNECTED or myFirstech?
THINKWARE CONNECTED ships an update fortnightly, and myFirstech every 6 weeks. Most recently, THINKWARE CONNECTED was updated on September 23, 2026 and myFirstech on September 15, 2026.

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