Loop Recording App for Your Car Commute: Hawk Dashcam
Hawk is a loop recording app that turns your iPhone or Android into a continuous dashcam with evidence-grade integrity hashes, GPS overlay, and a biometric-locked evidence locker for every commute.
What Loop Recording Means in Hawk
Loop recording is the core of how Hawk works. Your phone records continuously while driving; when storage runs low, older clips are overwritten automatically. Unlike traditional dashcams that require hardware, Hawk does this using your existing phone mounted on your dashboard. Every clip is automatically hashed with SHA-256 integrity verification, which means if you need to use footage as evidence in court, an insurer, or with police, you can prove the clip hasn't been tampered with. As of June 2026, Hawk users can store 10 free clips per month with 7-day retention, or upgrade to Pro for longer local storage and iCloud sync.
Why Loop Recording Matters for Commuters
Most commuters face the same risk: an accident or dispute with another driver, and you have no proof of what actually happened. Loop recording solves this by capturing every journey automatically, so you never miss a moment. If something does happen, you tap one button to save that clip to your evidence locker, which is protected by biometric lock (fingerprint or face unlock). From there, you can export a dispute ZIP file with a tamper-proof manifest and send it directly to your insurer or police. Hawk handles the technical side; you just drive. New drivers especially benefit from having this safety net without buying a dedicated hardware dashcam.
How Hawk's Loop Recording Differs from a Dashcam Device
Traditional dashcams are dedicated hardware you bolt to your windscreen, costing £100 to £500 upfront. Hawk does the same job using the phone you already own, mounted with a simple dashboard cradle. You get continuous loop recording with optional GPS overlay showing your speed and timestamp, trip map replay, and evidence-grade hashing that no hardware dashcam offers. For rideshare drivers, Hawk's Rideshare Pro tier adds cabin camera recording and shift mode to track multiple trips in one session, plus a passenger recording notice built in. The trade-off: your phone's battery drains during recording, so most users plug in while driving.
Evidence Locker and Dispute Export
When something happens on your commute, Hawk's evidence locker keeps the moment safe. Tap save and the clip is locked away behind biometric authentication, protected from accidental deletion. When you're ready, the app generates a dispute export, a ZIP file that includes your video, GPS data, timestamps, and a SHA-256 manifest proving nothing has been altered. You can then email or upload this directly to your insurer, share it with police, or use it in small-claims court. iOS users also have access to NDSP police-report submission directly from the app, streamlining the reporting process.
Pricing and Plans for Daily Commuters
Hawk's free tier is genuinely useful: you get loop recording and 10 clips per month with 7-day retention. That's enough for most commuters to test the app on a real commute. Local Pro costs £3.99 per month, £39.99 per year, or £49.99 lifetime and adds longer storage and iCloud sync to your own account. If you drive for Uber, Lyft, Bolt, or any rideshare service, Rideshare Pro is £8.99 per month or £69.99 per year and includes cabin camera, shift mode for tracking multiple fares, and the passenger recording notice. No subscription is required to access loop recording itself; you're paying only for extra features and storage.
Getting Started with Loop Recording
You don't need to know anything technical to start using Hawk. Download the app, mount your phone on your dashboard, press record, and it runs in the background. Clips save continuously, and the app handles rotation and overwriting old footage automatically. If your commute is routine and incident-free, you'll never think about it. If something happens, tap save on the current clip, lock it biometrically, and you're done. The rest is evidence collection handled for you.
Download Hawk and start loop recording your commute today.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy hardware for loop recording?
No. Hawk turns your existing iPhone or Android phone into a loop-recording dashcam. You only need a dashboard mount and USB power during your commute.
How long does Hawk keep loop recordings?
The free tier keeps clips for 7 days with a limit of 10 saves per month. Pro tier extends retention and storage; iCloud syncing is available on Local Pro and Rideshare Pro.
Is loop recording evidence admissible in court?
Hawk's SHA-256 integrity hashing on every clip provides court-ready proof that footage hasn't been tampered with. Whether it's admissible depends on your jurisdiction; check local laws or consult a solicitor.
Can I use Hawk while ridesharing?
Yes. The free and Local Pro tiers work for any driver. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr) adds cabin camera, shift mode for multiple trips, and a required passenger recording notice.
Does Hawk upload all my driving data to MRVL servers?
No. Hawk records locally on your phone. Pro tier users can sync locked clips to their own iCloud account if they choose; data is not automatically uploaded to MRVL.
How do I send evidence to my insurance company?
Open the evidence locker, select the clip, and tap dispute export. Hawk creates a ZIP file with video, GPS data, timestamps, and a manifest you can email directly to your insurer.