# THINKWARE CONNECTED vs Chouette Central

The clearest difference is device support: Chouette Central at 3 against THINKWARE CONNECTED's 1. Chouette Central also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THINKWARE CONNECTED sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chouette Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THINKWARE CONNECTED | Chouette Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkware-connected/id1502055879/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/403472990) | [Sasha Senica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896728952) |

## 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


### Chouette Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chouette-central/id6793355355)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chouette Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THINKWARE CONNECTED free?

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

### Is Chouette Central free?

Chouette Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do THINKWARE CONNECTED or Chouette Central have ads?

Neither THINKWARE CONNECTED nor Chouette Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THINKWARE CONNECTED or Chouette Central?

THINKWARE CONNECTED ships an update fortnightly, and Chouette Central fortnightly. Most recently, THINKWARE CONNECTED was updated on September 23, 2026 and Chouette Central on September 24, 2026.

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