Comparison

SPYPOINT vs The Retrieve

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

The Retrieve

Log and track all your dog's training sessions and hunts. Monitor retrieve rates, performance trends, and health metrics like weight and diet. Organize your memories with custom hashtags and share moments with beautiful session summaries.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions with notes
  • Record hunts with results
  • Search sessions by keyword/hashtag
  • Organize with custom hashtags
  • Session summaries with photos/stats
  • Track retrieve rates and trends
  • Manage multiple dogs and health logs
Features
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Remember every moment in the pursuit of the retrieve. Every retriever lives for the moment the bird falls and the retrieve begins. The Retrieve helps you remember the hunts, the training, and the dogs that made those moments unforgettable. Log every training session, record every hunt, and see your dog improve over time with clear, simple tracking. Features: Log training sessions with notes, weather, and duration Record hunts with results and conditions Search your sessions instantly by keyword or hashtag Organize sessions with custom hashtags like #mallard or #AKC Beautiful session summaries with photos, stats, and notes at a glance Share training and hunt moments with the perfect photo Weekly training recap notifications to keep you on track Track retrieve rates and performance trends Track your dog's health with weight logs, diet tracking, and vaccine reminders Manage multiple dogs View your dog's full history in one place Built for serious handlers who want better insight into their dog's progress.

Screenshots

SPYPOINT4 screens
The Retrieve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Retrieve at 5.0 against SPYPOINT's 4.3. SPYPOINT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (41K vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. The Retrieve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SPYPOINT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Retrieve holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPYPOINT has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPYPOINT ships an update fortnightly, The Retrieve every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SPYPOINT versus The Retrieve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPYPOINTThe Retrieve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (41K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9138-4529 Quebec Inc.Samantha Bohlman

Customer experience

SPYPOINT

All ratings41,432 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews414 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative63.0%

The Retrieve

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Retrieve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SPYPOINT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Retrieve

One-time1
  • The Retrieve: Premium Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is SPYPOINT free?
SPYPOINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Retrieve free?
The Retrieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPYPOINT or The Retrieve?
The Retrieve is rated higher. SPYPOINT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while The Retrieve averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SPYPOINT or The Retrieve have ads?
Neither SPYPOINT nor The Retrieve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPYPOINT or The Retrieve?
SPYPOINT ships an update fortnightly, and The Retrieve every 5 weeks. Most recently, SPYPOINT was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Retrieve on October 13, 2026.

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