Comparison

Covert Wireless vs Tactacam REVEAL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Covert Wireless

Instantly view and manage photos from your certified cell camera directly on your phone. Command your camera to take pictures remotely, track its location, and share your images with ease. Ideal for security and surveillance needs.

Highlights
  • View images instantly
  • Command camera for instant photos
  • Acquire device location
  • Share photos to social media
  • Manage account and photos
  • Check device status
Features
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Remote control for your certified cell camera. *********************************** CovertWireless is a free iOS app which allows you to view images taken just seconds after the photo was taken. With the all-new CovertWireless app you can view unlimited HD photos, command your camera to take instant pictures, acquire the location of your device, and much more right from your cell phone. Share photos with your friends and family directly to social media, manage your account and view your photos from one convenient location. Perfect for security and surveillance, CovertWireless allows you to interact with your camera, command your camera and check the status of the device itself.

About

Tactacam REVEAL

Remotely manage and monitor your cellular trail cameras. View photo and video galleries, adjust settings, and track camera health from anywhere. Effortlessly share feeds and keep watch over your outdoor environment.

Highlights
  • Remote camera management
  • Photo and video gallery viewing
  • On-demand photo capture
  • Camera health monitoring
  • Effortless setup and activation
  • Share photo feeds
Features
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Unlock the power and clarity of remote cellular transmission through the Tactacam REVEAL mobile app. Experience complete mastery over your REVEAL cellular cameras by viewing galleries, sharing feeds, adjusting settings, and reviewing critical stats, all from the comfort of your home. With the Tactacam REVEAL mobile app, release the power of your REVEAL and keep watch over the outdoors. How to Connect: 1. Download the REVEAL app and create your account 2. Follow screen prompts to set up a data plan 3. Scan your REVEAL camera QR code to activate and connect 4. Place your REVEAL camera in its monitoring location Features: - Effortless setup and activation - Manage multiple cameras remotely - Convenient visibility of billing history - View and organize photo and video galleries - Monitor camera health and stats - Share and receive photo feeds with others - Available on-demand photo capture

Screenshots

Covert Wireless4 screens
Tactacam REVEAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tactacam REVEAL at 81% against Covert Wireless's 14%. Tactacam REVEAL also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (174K vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tactacam REVEAL holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tactacam REVEAL has 174K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Covert Wireless's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tactacam REVEAL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Covert Wireless ships an update every 2 months, Tactacam REVEAL monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Covert Wireless versus Tactacam REVEAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCovert WirelessTactacam REVEAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (22 ratings)4.9 (174K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22174K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB237 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCanDo.comTactacam LLC

Customer experience

Covert Wireless

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative74.0%

Tactacam REVEAL

All ratings168,905 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.8%

Bugs and requests

Covert Wireless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tactacam REVEAL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App displaying incorrect camera status
  • Unreliable photo transmission
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pause/suspend camera usage
  • Batch photo deletion
  • Live camera view
  • Automatic animal identification

In-app purchases

None

Covert Wireless

No in-app purchases

None

Tactacam REVEAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Covert Wireless free?
Covert Wireless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tactacam REVEAL free?
Tactacam REVEAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Covert Wireless or Tactacam REVEAL?
Tactacam REVEAL is rated higher. Covert Wireless averages 2.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Tactacam REVEAL averages 4.9 from 174K ratings.
Do Covert Wireless or Tactacam REVEAL have ads?
Neither Covert Wireless nor Tactacam REVEAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Covert Wireless or Tactacam REVEAL?
Covert Wireless ships an update every 2 months, and Tactacam REVEAL monthly. Most recently, Covert Wireless was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tactacam REVEAL on November 11, 2026.

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