SPYPOINT vs PoolSide Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPYPOINT
Manage your cellular trail cameras remotely, receiving photos and videos directly to your device. Activate new cameras, monitor status, and sort images with AI technology. Offers various transmission plans and an optional Insiders Club for enhanced benefits.
- Receive photos and videos from trail cameras
- Activate and manage cameras remotely
- View customizable maps and weather
- Monitor camera status (signal, battery, storage)
- Sort photos with AI species tagging
- Request on-demand photos/videos
- Share camera feeds
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THE ENTIRE HUNT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND The SPYPOINT app allows you to receive high-quality photos and videos from your SPYPOINT cellular trail camera directly to your smartphone or tablet. It also provides a simple and easy way to: • Activate new cameras • Save photos and videos • View customizable maps and weather information • Check the status of your cameras, including signal strength, battery level and storage space • Manage multiple cameras • Share camera feeds with other users • Change camera settings or update firmware remotely* • Set and control notifications • Request on-demand photos or video from cameras with Instant Mode* • Quickly sort and filter photos using species tags that are automatically applied with BUCK TRACKER™ AI technology. *FLEX series only, refer to model specifications for more details. A TRANSMISSION PLAN FOR EVERYONE Each camera requires a transmission plan to receive images from the field. SPYPOINT provides a FREE transmission plan option of 100 photos per month, per camera. To receive more photos or videos, upgrade your transmission plan. THE SPYPOINT INSIDERS CLUB If you take next-level scouting seriously, sign up for the SPYPOINT Insiders Club and enjoy an array of benefits such as: • A FREE basic transmission plan (250 photos per month) • 20% off photo transmission plans • 20% off all accessories • 50 FREE full-HD photos per year • 20% off full-HD photo and video packages • FULL ACCESS to all eight BUCK TRACKER™ AI species filters • Camera sharing to your feed of photos and videos • 500 photos or videos to save in your own favorites filter • 12 months of transmitted photo and video history • Monthly giveaways of special SPYPOINT bundles and other hunting equipment • A dedicated support team to expedite service calls
PoolSide Live
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PoolSide Live is the number one replacement for TiVo like systems being used on the pool deck. The Best Hands Free Instant Replay for athletes and coaches while training. It allows for customizable delayed replay with High Definition quality video. It has been designed from the ground up specifically for use in sports. A Getting Started Guide can be found on our website: https://sidelinescout.com/gettingstarted/live
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SPYPOINT at #118 against PoolSide Live's unranked. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SPYPOINT ships an update fortnightly, PoolSide Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPYPOINT | PoolSide Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (41K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 9138-4529 Quebec Inc. | GameDay Edge, LLC |
Bugs and requests
SPYPOINT
Reported bugs
6 issues- App frequently deletes wrong photos
- Old photos not showing in app
- App gets stuck in 'connecting' state
- App only works in portrait on iPad
- Camera GPS not updating accurately
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- Camera not transmitting photos consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to change plans within app
- Add remote trigger option
- Add 'select all' button for photos
- Add ability to turn camera on/off remotely
PoolSide Live
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SPYPOINT
No in-app purchases
PoolSide Live
No in-app purchases
