Comparison

DEFA vs THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

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

Head to head
About

DEFA

Control DEFA vehicle and home heating, security, and alarm systems remotely. Monitor temperatures, battery voltage, and receive alerts for theft or speed limit breaches. Manage multiple heating zones and integrate with car alarms.

Highlights
  • Remote engine and interior heater control
  • Monitor battery voltage and temperature
  • GPS tracking and theft alerts
  • Burglar alarm notifications
  • Control up to 6 heating zones
  • Weather forecast display
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With this app you will be able to remote control the following DEFA systems: - DEFA Link Hub with WarmUp and/or GPS Link - DEFA Bluetooth® Hub with WarmUp - DEFA Base Unit PRO - DEFA Base Unit DIY DEFA Link Hub gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA WarmUp, Security, and Finder system in your vehicle, from anywhere in the world. You can also connect the Link Hub to your DVS90 car alarm system to get burglar alarm notifications. DEFA Bluetooth® Hub gives you local control of your DEFA WarmUp system in your vehicle. Only devices supporting Bluetooth® LE and using iOS 8.0 and newer can communicate with the Bluetooth® Hub. DEFA Base Unit PRO and Base Unit DIY gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA Home heating and alarm system in your cabin or house, from anywhere in the world. WarmUp features: Turn engine and interior heater ON and OFF directly or by a timer. The system will automatically start pre-heating depending on outside temperature or according to fixed pre-heating times. You can also monitor whether the 230V mains cable is connected or not. With Link Hub you can monitor the battery voltage of the vehicle and get an alert when the battery voltage is low. You can also monitor inside and outside temperatures. With Bluetooth® Hub you can monitor the outside temperature and the battery voltage of the vehicle. GPS Link features: Be alerted if your vehicle is stolen (started and/or moved) or if your pre-configured speed limit is exceeded. You can also look up your vehicle on a map at any time. Base Unit PRO and DIY features: Control heating for up to 6 separate zones. You can set each zone to manual ON/OFF, thermostat or regulator modes independently. Turn burglar alarm ON/OFF. Remote control your Nobø thermostats directly. In addition, the weather forecast is displayed for your location. The system will monitor power outages, monitor up to 6 different temperatures, and a range of additional features. You can also connect wireless burglary detectors. All features are available through this app. Alerts are sent to your phone and/or email. Note! DEFA Link Hub and Base Unit products require a subscription. DEFA Bluetooth Hub does not require a subscription. All products require an installation of hardware. For more information see www.defa.com or ask your DEFA dealer.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Replay driving videos
  • Download and export recorded videos
  • Manage dash cam settings
  • Live View for installation
  • Adjust sensitivity and LED settings
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DEFA4 screens
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DEFA at 100% against THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK's 13%. DEFA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DEFA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DEFA's written reviews are positive against 13% of THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEFA ships an update every 5 months, THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DEFA versus THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEFATHINKWARE DASH CAM LINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEFA ASTHINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Customer experience

DEFA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

All ratings182 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative83.4%

Bugs and requests

DEFA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

DEFA

No in-app purchases

None

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEFA free?
DEFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK free?
THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEFA or THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK?
DEFA is rated higher. DEFA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK averages 4.3 from 182 ratings.
Do DEFA or THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK have ads?
Neither DEFA nor THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEFA or THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK?
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, and THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK every 2 weeks. Most recently, DEFA was updated on September 24, 2026 and THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK on October 16, 2026.

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