Loop Recording Dashcam App: Hawk Turns Your Phone Into Evidence
Hawk is a loop recording dashcam app that transforms your iPhone or Android into a court-ready drive recorder with continuous recording, GPS overlay, and evidence export in one tap.
What is loop recording on a dashcam?
Loop recording means your dashcam continuously overwrites old footage with new video, so storage never fills up. Hawk by MRVL records continuously while your phone is mounted on your dashboard, and automatically cycles through clips as space allows. Unlike traditional dashcams that require hardware, Hawk uses your existing phone as a full-featured recorder. The app starts capturing the moment you enable it, then keeps rolling until you stop the trip or your phone loses power. Each clip is time-stamped and locked with SHA-256 integrity verification, so if you need evidence from your commute, every frame is cryptographically certified genuine.
How does Hawk's loop recording work?
Once you mount your phone on your dashboard and open Hawk, press record. The app captures video continuously with cinematic optical-flow stabilisation, writing GPS coordinates, speed, and timestamps to every clip. In the Free tier, you get 10 clips per month with 7-day retention; clips cycle out after that window. Upgrade to Local Pro (£3.99/month or £39.99/year) to record unlimited clips with longer retention and access the Evidence Locker, a biometric-locked safe where you can save disputed trips. Each clip receives a cryptographic hash on export, turning raw footage into legally admissible evidence you can email to your insurance company, police, or court in seconds.
Loop recording for daily commuters and rideshare drivers
Daily commuters use Hawk to protect themselves against false liability claims, hit-and-run accusations, or disputed fault in accidents. Rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, Bolt) rely on continuous recording across multiple shifts without buying expensive hardware. Hawk's Rideshare Pro tier (£8.99/month or £69.99/year) adds cabin camera recording and shift mode, which chains multiple trips into one continuous session so you don't lose footage between passengers. New drivers especially benefit from Hawk because there's no subscription lock-in; the Free tier lets you try loop recording risk-free for your first few commutes.
Evidence export and dispute resolution
If you're involved in a traffic incident, open Hawk's Evidence Locker, select the disputed trip, and tap 'Export'. The app generates a ZIP file containing your video clip, a SHA-256 manifest proving the file hasn't been tampered with, GPS coordinates, speed data, and timestamps. Send that ZIP directly to your insurer, police, or court. On iOS, Hawk integrates with NDSP police-report submission, letting you file evidence without leaving the app. Because every clip is hashed at creation, insurance adjusters and lawyers treat Hawk recordings as seriously as professional dashcam footage, yet you carry the recorder in your pocket.
No subscription required to start
Hawk's Free tier gives you 10 clips per month with 7-day retention, no credit card needed. That's enough to trial loop recording on your commute and prove the concept before investing. If you want unlimited clips, longer retention, and the Evidence Locker, Local Pro costs £3.99/month, £39.99/year, or £49.99 for lifetime access. Rideshare drivers step up to Rideshare Pro for cabin recording and shift mode. Unlike hardware dashcams (£150 - £400), Hawk uses hardware you already own, and pricing scales with your actual need.
Hawk vs. dedicated dashcam hardware
Dedicated dashcams require professional installation, storage management, and cost £200 - £500 upfront. Hawk runs on your phone and starts recording within seconds of launch. You don't manage SD cards or worry about overheating electronics in summer. Because Hawk uses your phone's processor and camera, quality depends on your device, but modern iPhones and Android phones capture 1080p or 4K video that meets court admissibility standards. The real advantage is cryptographic integrity: Hawk's SHA-256 hash proves your footage is original, whereas hardware dashcams can be challenged as edited or suspect. Commuters and rideshare drivers increasingly choose app-based loop recording because it's cheaper, faster to deploy, and legally tighter.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hawk require a subscription to do loop recording?
No. The Free tier records up to 10 clips per month. Local Pro (£3.99/mo or £39.99/yr) unlocks unlimited recording and longer retention. You choose when and whether to upgrade.
Is Hawk footage admissible in court?
Yes. Hawk writes SHA-256 integrity hashes to every clip, cryptographically proving the video hasn't been tampered with. Insurance companies and courts accept this evidence format. The one-tap export includes a manifest so authorities can verify authenticity.
Can I use Hawk for rideshare driving?
Yes. Free and Local Pro tiers work for rideshare. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr) adds cabin camera recording and shift mode to chain multiple trips into one session without losing footage between passengers.
How long does Hawk retain recorded clips?
Free tier retains clips for 7 days. Local Pro extends retention and lets you lock important clips in the Evidence Locker permanently. Clips cycle out as space fills, so loop recording never runs out of room.
Does Hawk use a dedicated hardware dashcam?
No. Hawk is a software app that turns your iPhone or Android phone into a dashcam. You just need a phone mount for your dashboard. No hardware purchase, installation, or SD cards required.
Can I upload all my footage to the cloud automatically?
No. Hawk syncs only Pro clips you explicitly lock in the Evidence Locker to your own iCloud account. Routine commute footage stays on your phone unless you export it. This keeps your privacy intact and data costs low.