Loop Video Recording Application for Your Commute
Hawk is a loop recording dashcam app that automatically captures your entire commute on your iPhone or Android, saving evidence-grade clips with GPS overlay and integrity hashes for insurance or police reports.
What is continuous loop recording?
Continuous loop recording means your phone records video constantly while you drive, automatically overwriting the oldest footage once storage fills up. Hawk does this with cinematic stabilisation and writes an SHA-256 integrity hash to every clip, so your video evidence cannot be edited or tampered with after recording. When something happens on your commute, your last 10 clips (or more on Pro) are locked and preserved in an Evidence Locker with biometric protection. The free tier keeps 7 days of footage; Pro tiers offer longer retention and faster export.
How Hawk works during your commute
Mount your phone on your dashboard or windscreen, launch Hawk, and tap record. The app runs in the background, capturing video, GPS position, and speed as you drive. Footage is stored locally on your phone by default. If you tap the emergency save button or manually lock a clip, it's moved to your locked Evidence Locker and synced to your iCloud (Pro only). Every locked clip includes a tamper-proof manifest showing the hash, timestamp, and GPS metadata. When you reach your destination, you can review the trip map, export any incident to a ZIP file, and send it directly to your insurance company or police with one tap.
Why commuters choose loop recording over cloud dashcams
Dedicated hardware dashcams are expensive, require fitting to your car, and often charge monthly subscription fees for cloud storage and dispute tools. Hawk uses the phone you already own, needs no subscription to start (free tier captures 10 clips per month), and stores evidence on your device so your data stays private. You only pay for extras like longer retention, multi-camera cabin recording (Rideshare Pro), or advanced export. As of June 2026, commuters favour loop recording apps because they're cheaper, easier to use across rental cars or borrowed vehicles, and you keep full control of your footage.
Court-ready evidence and dispute export
Hawk's core selling point is evidence grade integrity. Every video clip is timestamped, GPS-tagged, and signed with an SHA-256 hash that proves the footage has not been edited or corrupted. When an incident occurs during your commute, you lock the clip with biometric lock, and Hawk generates a dispute-ready ZIP file containing the video, GPS map, integrity manifest, and metadata. This package is accepted by insurance adjusters and police departments because it proves chain of custody. You can submit reports to police directly through the NDSP system on iOS, or email the ZIP to your insurer on Android or iOS.
Free tier vs Pro for daily commuting
The free tier records 10 clips per month with 7-day retention, ideal if you commute only occasionally or want to test the app first. Local Pro (£3.99 per month or £39.99 per year) removes the clip limit, adds iCloud backup for locked evidence, Siri voice commands, and unlimited retention on your device. Rideshare Pro (£8.99 per month or £69.99 per year) includes cabin camera, shift mode for multi-trip sessions with automatic trip splitting, and passenger recording notices. Choose based on whether you're a daily solo commuter or drive for a rideshare service.
Getting started with loop recording on your commute
Download Hawk free from the App Store or Google Play, grant camera and location permissions, and mount your phone on your dashboard using a phone holder (suction cup or magnetic mount recommended). Launch the app, tap record, and leave it running while you drive. Check back weekly to lock any clips worth keeping, then leave everything else to auto-delete after your retention period expires. Pro tiers sync locked clips to iCloud, so you never lose important evidence even if your phone is lost or stolen. No signup required; evidence export and dispute tools work immediately.
Start recording your commute risk-free with Hawk today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hawk record continuously while I'm driving?
Yes. Hawk records continuously in the background once you tap record. Video overwrites automatically after your retention period (7 days free, unlimited on Pro) unless you manually lock a clip. Locked clips stay in your Evidence Locker until you delete them.
Can I use Hawk on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. Hawk works on iOS and Android. Feature parity is high; Android users have all core dashcam, evidence locker, and export tools. iOS users get NDSP police report submission and Siri voice commands.
Is my commute footage stored on MRVL servers?
No. Hawk stores all footage locally on your phone by default. Pro tier optionally syncs locked evidence clips to your own iCloud account for backup; MRVL never sees your video.
How do I export my commute footage for insurance?
Tap the lock button on any incident clip. Hawk generates a dispute-ready ZIP with the video, GPS map, timestamp, and an integrity manifest. Email or upload the ZIP to your insurer, or submit to police via the app on iOS.
What if my phone runs out of storage during my commute?
Hawk automatically deletes the oldest footage when storage fills, keeping your commute protected. To prevent loss of important clips, lock them manually; locked clips are preserved and moved to your Evidence Locker.
Do I need a subscription to record my commute?
No. The free tier records and stores footage on your phone with no subscription required. Pro subscriptions unlock longer retention, iCloud sync, and unlimited monthly clips. Most daily commuters start free and upgrade if needed.