Hawk Dashcam App: Evidence-Grade Drive Recording for Rideshare and Daily Commuters
Hawk is a dashcam app that turns your iPhone or Android into a court-ready drive recorder, with cryptographic integrity hashes on every clip and one-tap export for insurance, police, or small-claims disputes.
What Hawk Actually Does
If you searched for a DoorDash dashcam app, you may have been looking for a dashcam suited to delivery or rideshare driving. Hawk is not specific to any delivery platform, but it's built precisely for rideshare drivers on Uber, Lyft, and Bolt, as well as daily commuters who want driving evidence without buying dedicated hardware. Hawk runs continuously on your phone, mounted on your dashboard, recording video with GPS speed and timestamp overlays. Every clip gets a SHA-256 integrity hash, which proves the footage hasn't been tampered with. When you need evidence, one tap exports your clips as a dispute-ready ZIP file with a cryptographic manifest.
Evidence-Grade Recording for Court or Insurance
Hawk's core strength is that it's designed for legal use. Every video clip is timestamped, GPS-tagged, and hashed using SHA-256 encryption. This hash proves to insurers, police, or a judge that the video hasn't been edited or altered after recording. The Evidence Locker stores your most important clips with biometric lock (fingerprint or face unlock), ensuring they stay secure and unmodified. When you need to dispute a claim or report an incident, you export your evidence as a ZIP file containing all relevant clips, GPS data, and a manifest signed with your footage's hashes. You send that directly to your insurer or local police.
Continuous Loop Recording with No Subscription Required to Start
Hawk runs on free tier with 10 clips per month and 7-day retention, so you can test it without paying. Recording is continuous; the app loops over old footage to save storage. If you want longer retention, iCloud sync, cabin-camera recording for passenger safety, or shift mode for multi-trip rideshare sessions, upgrade to Rideshare Pro at £8.99 per month or £69.99 per year. Local Pro tier at £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year adds extended retention and iCloud backup for locked clips. As of June 2026, Hawk requires no monthly subscription to record; you pay only if you want cloud backup or advanced rideshare features.
Why Phone Dashcams Beat Dedicated Hardware
Dedicated dashcams are bulky, require hardwiring, and cost £200 to £600. Hawk runs on the phone you already carry, mounts with a simple dashboard holder, and updates automatically. You get the same evidence-grade recording, better processing power for stabilisation, and your phone's screen for instant playback. You also avoid storing yet another device in your car. The trade-off: Hawk uses your phone's battery and storage, so you'll want to keep your phone plugged in while driving and clear space regularly. Most rideshare and delivery drivers already do this.
Rideshare Pro: Cabin Camera and Shift Mode
If you drive for Uber or Lyft, Rideshare Pro adds a cabin camera so you record your passengers as well as the road. The app includes passenger recording notices to ensure legal compliance in your jurisdiction. Shift Mode lets you record multiple trips in one session, automatically splitting clips by trip and labelling them with start and end times. This is built for drivers who log 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts and need to isolate evidence by trip. You can also use Siri Shortcuts to trigger voice-save commands, so you can mark an incident without taking your eyes off the road.
How to Export Evidence for a Dispute
When an accident, damage claim, or safety incident happens, open Hawk and tap the clips involved. Select Export and choose your format: ZIP (for lawyers, insurance, or police) or a shareable video link. The ZIP includes all selected clips, their GPS polylines, metadata, and a SHA-256 manifest proving nothing was altered. On iOS, you can submit evidence directly to police through NDSP integration. Most insurance companies accept Hawk exports as admissible evidence because the cryptographic hash demonstrates integrity. Keep your exported ZIPs in email or cloud storage as a permanent record.
Download Hawk now and start recording evidence on your phone in under a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawk legal to use while driving?
Yes. Dashcams are legal in the UK and most countries for personal use. Rideshare Pro includes passenger recording notices to comply with local consent laws. Always check your local regulations; some jurisdictions require all-party consent for cabin recording.
Can I use Hawk as evidence in court?
Yes. Hawk's SHA-256 integrity hashes and timestamped metadata make it admissible in small-claims and insurance disputes. Courts and insurers recognise the cryptographic proof that footage hasn't been tampered with.
Does Hawk upload my videos to MRVL servers?
No. Hawk stores all footage on your phone. Pro tier syncs locked clips to your own iCloud account only, not to MRVL's servers. You retain full control of your evidence.
How much data does Hawk use?
Continuous 1080p recording uses roughly 100-150 MB per hour, depending on your phone and compression settings. Most rideshare drivers use 30-50 GB of phone storage per month. You'll need to clear old recordings or subscribe to Pro for iCloud backup.
Does Hawk work on Android?
Yes. Hawk is available on both iOS and Android with the same core features: continuous recording, SHA-256 hashing, Evidence Locker, and one-tap dispute export. NDSP police reporting is iOS-only for now.
What's the difference between Local Pro and Rideshare Pro?
Local Pro (£3.99/month) adds extended retention and iCloud sync for any driver. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/month) adds cabin camera, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, and passenger recording notices, built for Uber and Lyft drivers.