# THINKWARE CONNECTED vs myFirstech

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | THINKWARE CONNECTED | myFirstech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirstech/id1562186876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **15.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/403472990) | [Firstech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380549036) |

## What reviewers say

### THINKWARE CONNECTED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LTE BASIC (1 Month) | $3.49 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| LTE EXTENDED (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Month) | $6.90 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Month) | $8.90 | one-time |
| LTE BASIC (1 Year) | $34.99 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| LTE EXTENDED (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| Wi-Fi EXTENDED (1 Year) | $69.00 | one-time |
| LTE PREMIUM (1 Year) | $89.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well (when connected)
- 👍 Live streaming capability
- 👍 GPS mapping of locations
- 👍 Regular updates and fixes (mentioned once)
- 👍 Real-time footage for incidents

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Extremely difficult to connect
- ❌ App is buggy and unreliable
- ❌ Registration process is a nightmare
- ❌ Poor user interface and instructions
- ❌ Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Request live view
- Show battery percentage
- Add radar health check
- Improve app connectivity


### myFirstech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirstech/id1562186876)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*