Nextbase vs Vondr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextbase
Manage and control compatible dash cams to record, download, and share footage. Features include automatic parking recording, voice commands, and emergency SOS alerts. Secure cloud storage is also available.
- Video playback and sharing
- Smart parking recording
- Voice control
- Guardian Mode for speed/location alerts
- Witness Mode for trusted contact alerts
- Emergency SOS with location sharing
- Cloud storage for recordings
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The Nextbase app is only compatible with Nextbase Piqo, 385GW and 385GWX Dash Cam models. We’ve got your back. The Nextbase app is designed to help you effortlessly prove you're not at fault or share a breathtaking drive. Trusted by millions of drivers worldwide, Nextbase Dash Cams lead the world. Compatible Nextbase Dash Cams will have access to the below features in the Nextbase app: Video Playback Download & share videos from your Dash Cam using the Nextbase app. Smart Parking Triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked. *Pro Install Cable or Quick Connect Cable required. Voice Control Nextbase native voice control gives you hassle-free direct command of your Dash Cam. Guardian Mode Stay in control with Guardian Mode. Set speed and location limitations on your Dash Cam and get a notification if your car breaks them. Witness Mode Never face danger alone again. Simply use voice commands to control your Dash Cam anytime you feel on edge, in a road rage incident, or if you’re pulled over and it will inform your trusted contact so they can step in and help. Emergency SOS Get instant life-saving help. If you, or whoever is driving are unresponsive after an accident, your Dash Cam will share location and key medical details and dispatch the emergency services. Cloud Storage Store your Dash Cam recordings on the Nextbase secure server making it easier to share with friends, family and your insurance company. Nextbase Skins Apply visual effects and overlays to your Dash Cam videos! Personalise your videos with real time speed, GPS and G-force data. Some of these features can be utilised with activation of a paid subscriptions via the Nextbase app. For your own safety do not operate Nextbase app whilst driving.
Vondr
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Vondr turns your iPhone into a beautiful set of turbo gauges. Plug a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi OBD-II adapter into your car, tap once, and watch live boost sweep across an instrument-cluster display built for sunlight, night drives and quick glances. No protocol menus. No PID spreadsheets. No setup. Vondr finds your adapter, talks to your ECU and starts reading in seconds. GAUGES THAT FEEL FACTORY-FIT • Hero boost gauge with a smooth 60fps needle • Coolant, oil temperature, intake air temperature, RPM and more • Amber and red zones so a warning registers at a glance • Values your car doesn't support grey out honestly — no fake zeros BUILT FOR THE DRIVE • Peak hold to capture your best numbers • Session logging — review your boost traces after the drive • 0–60 and G-force timers using your phone's sensors • Your units, your way: bar or psi, °C or °F WORKS WITH • Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi ELM327 OBD-II adapters (vGate iCar Pro, Veepeak and most clones) • Petrol turbo cars with standard OBD-II — with hero support for the Ford Focus ST Vondr Pro is a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.web-ly.co.uk/vondr/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.web-ly.co.uk/vondr/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vondr at 16.4 against Nextbase's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Nextbase | Vondr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (515 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 515 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEXTBASE UK | James Thomas |
In-app purchases
Nextbase
No in-app purchases
Vondr
No in-app purchases









