Dashcam Evidence Locker App: Hawk Turns Your Phone Into Court-Ready Proof
Hawk by MRVL is a dashcam app that turns your iPhone or Android into a court-ready dashcam with SHA-256 integrity verification and a biometric-locked evidence locker for storing driving footage. Every clip is hashed, locked, and exportable as a dispute-ready ZIP file you can send to insurance, police, or court.
What Is Hawk's Evidence Locker?
Hawk's evidence locker is a biometric-locked vault that stores your most important driving clips. Every recording is written with a SHA-256 integrity hash, which proves the file hasn't been tampered with since recording stopped. The locker itself uses fingerprint or Face ID to open, so footage stays secure even if your phone is lost or accessed by someone else. When you need to file an insurance claim or dispute, you tap export and Hawk generates a ZIP file with all your evidence clips, their hashes, GPS data, and a manifest. This file is what insurance companies, police, and small-claims courts expect to see as of 2026.
How Hawk Records and Protects Evidence
Hawk runs continuous loop recording in the background while your phone is mounted on your dashboard. It captures video with GPS speed and timestamp overlays, so every frame is georeferenced and time-stamped. The app uses optical-flow stabilisation to keep shaky footage smooth, and writes a cryptographic hash to every clip the moment recording stops. This hash is your proof of authenticity. If a clip matters, you move it to the evidence locker with one tap. Locker clips sync to your own iCloud account (Pro tier), so they're backed up without leaving your control. Free tier stores up to 10 clips per month for 7 days locally.
One-Tap Dispute Export for Insurance and Police
When you need to submit evidence, Hawk doesn't make you piece together fragments. You open the evidence locker, select your clips, and tap export. Hawk bundles everything into a single ZIP file that includes the video files, their SHA-256 hashes, a manifest listing each file, GPS route replay data, and timestamp records. You can email this ZIP to your insurance company, upload it to a police report portal, or bring it to small-claims court. The manifest inside proves which clips are evidence-grade and haven't been edited. On iOS, Hawk also integrates with the National Digital Single Point of Contact (NDSP) system for direct police submission.
Hawk Free vs. Pro: Which Do You Need?
Free tier is built for commuters who want protection without cost. You get continuous recording, basic locker access, and can store 10 clips per month locally for 7 days. Local Pro (£3.99 per month or £39.99 per year) adds unlimited recording, iCloud sync for locked clips, and voice-save commands via Siri Shortcuts. Lifetime Pro costs £49.99 one-time. Rideshare Pro (£8.99 per month or £69.99 per year) is for Uber, Lyft, and Bolt drivers and adds cabin camera recording, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, and automated passenger recording notices. No subscription is required to use Hawk at all, so you can evaluate it risk-free.
Why Rideshare Drivers Choose Hawk
Rideshare drivers face unique risks: disputed fares, passenger false claims, and safety concerns. Hawk's Rideshare Pro tier lets you record both the road and the cabin, with shift mode automatically tagging and segmenting each passenger's trip. All cabin recording triggers a legal notice per your jurisdiction. When a dispute arises, you export that specific trip's evidence in seconds. The biometric locker ensures your footage can't be accidentally deleted or accessed by someone else, and the cryptographic hash proves authenticity to Uber's resolution centre or a court. As of 2026, rideshare drivers increasingly face fraud claims, making evidence-grade recording essential.
Is Hawk a Subscription?
No. Hawk's free tier requires no subscription at all. You can use the app indefinitely at no cost with a 10-clip monthly limit and 7-day local retention. Pro and Rideshare Pro tiers are optional and cancel anytime. Local Pro is £3.99 per month (or £39.99 yearly, or £49.99 lifetime), and Rideshare Pro is £8.99 per month or £69.99 yearly. Unlike connected dashcams, Hawk doesn't lock you into cloud storage fees or force a subscription just to use basic recording. Your recordings stay on your phone and iCloud unless you choose otherwise.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawk a real dashcam or just an app?
Hawk is an app that runs on your iPhone or Android phone. It turns your existing smartphone into a court-ready dashcam when mounted on your dashboard. You don't need to buy a separate hardware device. It records continuously, adds GPS and timestamp overlays, and uses the same cryptographic hashing that court-admissible dashcams use.
Will Hawk footage hold up in court?
Yes. Every Hawk clip is written with a SHA-256 integrity hash, which is the same standard used by professional dashcams and courts worldwide. This hash proves the file hasn't been altered since recording. The export ZIP includes the hash manifest, GPS data, and timestamps, which together establish authenticity and admissibility in small-claims and civil court.
Can I export my Hawk evidence as one file?
Yes. You select the clips you need from your evidence locker, tap export, and Hawk generates a single ZIP file containing all videos, their hashes, a manifest, and GPS replay data. You can email this ZIP or upload it directly to insurance portals or police submission systems.
Does Hawk auto-upload my footage to MRVL servers?
No. Free tier stores clips locally on your phone. Pro tier syncs your locked evidence clips to your own iCloud account for backup, but nothing goes to MRVL servers. You control where your data lives.
What's the difference between Hawk Free and Rideshare Pro?
Free is for daily commuters and includes road recording and biometric locker. Rideshare Pro adds cabin camera recording, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, passenger recording notices, and unlimited monthly clips. Choose Rideshare Pro if you drive for Uber, Lyft, or Bolt; Free or Local Pro for personal commuting.
Can I record multiple trips in one session with Hawk?
Yes, with Rideshare Pro. Shift mode automatically tags and segments each passenger trip, so you can export individual trips without manually stopping and starting recording.