# THINKWARE CONNECTED vs Dash Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Dash Cam at 4.4 against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 2.4. Dash Cam also leads on ratings volume (426 vs 5). THINKWARE CONNECTED's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THINKWARE CONNECTED sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dash Cam sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dash Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Cam has 426 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of THINKWARE CONNECTED's written reviews are positive against 13% of Dash Cam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THINKWARE CONNECTED | Dash Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879/reviews) | **[4.4 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-cam-dashcam-recorder/id6760119790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | **15.1% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/403472990) | [Driving Theory Test LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807477662) |

## 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


### Dash Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-cam-dashcam-recorder/id6760119790)

Seamlessly connect to your dash cam to manage settings, view live feeds, and download footage wirelessly. Organize recordings, map your routes, and share clips easily. Requires a subscription or lifetime purchase for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Instant wireless access to dash cam footage, Live remote view for camera positioning, Intelligent file management (Normal, Event, Parking), GPS route mapping and speed tracking, Advanced hardware settings control, High-speed video downloads, One-tap video sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Dash Cam Subscription T3 | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Dash Cam Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Dash cam Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Dash Cam Subscription t1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Dash Cam Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Dash Cam Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Dash Cam Subscription t1 | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Dash Cam Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime dash cam Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime dash cam Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime dash cam Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THINKWARE CONNECTED free?

THINKWARE CONNECTED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dash Cam free?

Dash Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, THINKWARE CONNECTED or Dash Cam?

Dash Cam is rated higher. THINKWARE CONNECTED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dash Cam averages 4.4 from 426 ratings.

### Do THINKWARE CONNECTED or Dash Cam have ads?

Neither THINKWARE CONNECTED nor Dash Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THINKWARE CONNECTED or Dash Cam?

THINKWARE CONNECTED ships an update fortnightly, and Dash Cam fortnightly. Most recently, THINKWARE CONNECTED was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dash Cam on September 22, 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.*