Dashcam Viewer

Name: Dashcam Viewer
Rating: 1.7 (138 reviews)
Author: THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

By: THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Utilities

Features & Capabilities

Dashcam Viewer is Thinkware's mobile companion app that connects to compatible dash cams over Wi‑Fi. It enables live video viewing and convenient management of recordings on your iPhone for models including X350, F750, F770, and FA700.

It supports downloading and deleting videos, moving downloaded clips to the Photo Library, and adjusting essential dash cam settings. Note: older models (F200, FA200, F800, F800PRO, DVR-F800PRO, DVR-F200) should use the Thinkware CLOUD app instead. For help, contact mobile.app@thinkware.com and remember to change the password after the initial connection.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Rating:

1.70

(138)

Version:

2.3.0 Last updated: 2019-10-01

Version code:

832980167

Creation date:

2015-03-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

46.09MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 193,345 ▼ 232

Other platforms

Thinkware Dashcam Viewer (v2.5.4)

185,298 1.94

(859)

For Developers

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Developed by:

THINKWARE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dashcam-viewer/id962249167

User Reviews

User reviews largely frame the Dashcam Viewer as unreliable and poorly maintained. The main issues are persistent WiFi connection problems, frequent app crashes, and compatibility gaps with newer iOS versions. Privacy concerns over location permissions and a generally criticized UI exacerbate frustration, with some users suggesting workarounds or bypasses. A minority report decent cross‑platform use and solid dash cam hardware, but overall sentiment is negative.

Pros

Cross-platform compatibility: the Dashcam Viewer app is usable on iOS and reportedly across Mac/PC platforms when it connects.
Footage access via the app: when a connection is established, users can view and download dash cam footage through the app.
Some users praise the dash cam hardware/features and note the app is part of a capable ecosystem when functioning properly.

Cons

Unreliable WiFi connectivity and pairing: frequent failures to connect or maintain connection with the dash cam.
Stability issues: repeated crashes, settings not sticking, and the app disconnecting during use.
Lack of ongoing maintenance: the app hasn’t been updated for years and struggles with newer iOS versions, leading to compatibility problems.
Privacy/location permissions: mandatory always-on location access to use the app raises privacy concerns for many users.
Poor UI/UX: user interface is considered unattractive, non-intuitive, with elements like flashing screens and frequent force closes.

Recent reviews

I’ve had the Thinkware 750 for a long time. The app has always been mediocre, but recently, it absolutely refuses to connect. In troubleshooting solutions, I come here to find out that it’s been 4 years since the lazy developers have bothered updating? Looks my solution will have to be buying a new dash cam. And after this experience, one thing is certain: it won’t be from Thinkware.

by Ea*****, 2024-08-02

I’ve had the Thinkware Dashcam F750 model, front and rear camera for just over 10 years, it’s a great camera and never had issues with it. This app however has always been buggy. Constant hard time connecting the dashcam to my phone via Wifi. It would eventually connect after 3-5 minutes of fiddling with it. The past few months however this just refuses to connect anymore, even when my iPhone does connect to Thinkware on Wifi, the app simply prompts I “am not connected to Wi-Fi.” It is a 10+ year old app that hasn’t been updated in a long time. I’m not sure if anyone’s looking over this app to make bug fixes anymore? If I need videos now, I just have to remove the memory card and download them to my computer.

by Ca*****, 2023-08-30

I wanted this to work. Difficulty connecting to phone w/WiFi. Got it to connect once, then app crashed immediately on clicking Settings. I saw the older reviews, thought maybe they’d addressed things. Guess not. *My mistake, this is the wrong app for FA200. I would delete the review if I could.