# BlackVue Legacy vs CL7

The clearest difference is monetization model: BlackVue Legacy at free against CL7's free with in-app purchases. BlackVue Legacy also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). CL7's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (76 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CL7 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CL7 has 76 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of BlackVue Legacy's written reviews are positive against 15% of CL7's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BlackVue Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, CL7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackVue Legacy | CL7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue-legacy/id582928869/reviews) | **[2.3 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cl7/id6476150590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 14.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.5.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pittasoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582928872) | [Automobility Distribution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126478871) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackVue Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvue-legacy/id582928869)

This application allows users to view recorded and live footage from compatible dashcams. It also provides access to dashcam settings and firmware updates. Note that this app is no longer actively supported and a newer version is recommended for the latest features.

**Highlights:** Watch recorded dashcam videos, View live dashcam footage, Access dashcam preferences, Update dashcam firmware, Manage Wi-Fi settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Can actually connect now
- 👍 Meets and exceeds expectations
- 🚀 Great app and camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 App crash
- 🐛 Don't bother it's rubbish
- 🐛 Please replace with previous version
- 🐛 Date and time

**Reported bugs**

- Can't view recorded videos
- Auto rotate doesn't function
- Poor wifi speed
- IPONE 5 STOPS REGISTERING WITH NETWORK
- Internet data on the phone gets blocked when the camera connects via wifi

**Requested features**

- Portrait/Landscape
- Please allow exporting video without embedded map overlays
- Save to camera roll
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### CL7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cl7/id6476150590)

Control your car remotely from anywhere. Start the engine, check status, locate your vehicle, and receive alerts. Offers advanced features like trip tracking and geofencing for enhanced vehicle management.

**Highlights:** Remote engine start/shutdown, Vehicle location tracking, Door lock/unlock, Real-time status monitoring, Smart alerts and notifications, Trip tracking and route mapping, Geofencing and zone monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic functions work well
- 🚀 Remote start is reliable
- 👍 Installation is easy
- 👍 GPS location works
- 👍 Plug and play installation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App goes offline often
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Technical support is difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly crashing
- App going offline
- Login and account creation issues
- App not receiving signal from module
- System requires frequent reboots by company

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Siri control integration
- Alexa support
- Google Assistant support
- Widgets for iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackVue Legacy free?

BlackVue Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CL7 free?

CL7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlackVue Legacy or CL7?

CL7 is rated higher. BlackVue Legacy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CL7 averages 2.3 from 76 ratings.

### Do BlackVue Legacy or CL7 have ads?

Neither BlackVue Legacy nor CL7 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackVue Legacy or CL7?

BlackVue Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, and CL7 every 2 months. Most recently, BlackVue Legacy was updated on November 6, 2026 and CL7 on October 30, 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.*