Comparison

HuntFishNY vs Ucon

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

Head to head
About

HuntFishNY

Access your New York State hunting and fishing licenses, report game harvests, and find essential information for sportsmen and women. Includes detailed fishing regulations, stocking data, and access site details.

Highlights
  • Mobile access to sporting licenses and permits
  • Submit game harvest reports
  • View harvest report history
  • Access hunting and fishing regulations
  • Waterbody-specific fishing information
  • Fishing access site details
  • Sunrise/Sunset information
Features
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HuntFishNY is the official New York State Department of Environmental Conservation mobile app that provides our sportsmen/women a simple way to display their licenses and privileges and view important hunting and fishing related information. In addition to the many resources DEC's website offers for hunters, trappers and anglers across the state, our HuntFishNY mobile app offers instant mobile access to electronic versions of your sporting licenses, privileges and permits; the ease of reporting your game harvests immediately; and links to useful information like season date summaries, fishing information, a DEC Contact list, and much more.  It also includes a feature called the Tackle Box that provides anglers with one stop shopping for waterbody-specific information on fishing regulations, stocking, and fishing/boating access sites.  Tackle Box is part of DEC’s continued efforts to make fishing easier, more enjoyable and more accessible to all!  HuntFishNY features include: • Instant, mobile access to a customer's sporting license, privileges and permits • Quick and easy submission of Game Harvest Reports • Smart filtering for collecting town, county and WMU of harvest data, as well as season and method of take info • Ability to view current and past harvest reports • Links to current year Hunting & Trapping and Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guides • Sunrise/Sunset Information • Ability to search waterbodies by name or zooming/panning a NYS map • Waterbody-specific fishing regulations • Fish species and stocking information • Fishing access information, including boat launches and parking areas • Navigation feature for driving directions to fishing access sites

About

Ucon

This cellular trail camera uses a 4G LTE module to detect motion, capture photos or videos, and send them to your smartphone. It offers cloud storage, live streaming, and remote control capabilities for convenient monitoring.

Highlights
  • 4G LTE connectivity
  • Motion detection (PIR sensor)
  • Photo and video capture
  • Cloud storage for media
  • Live streaming and remote control
  • Night vision up to 80 feet
Features
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This 4G cellular trail camera has a built-in 4G LTE module and supports 4G communication. Its infrared sensor (PIR) will detect moving objects, then capture a photo or video, save it to the SD card and send a notification to the mobile APP, and the photo or video can also be transmitted to the smartphone App through the 4G network. The trail camera offers cloud services, allowing photos and videos to be saved in the cloud and downloaded to your phone. Photos stored on the SD card have a 14MP resolution, while those uploaded to the cloud are in VGA resolution. It includes a free trial of the cloud service, with an in-app guide to help activate it. The camera supports live streaming for real-time viewing and remote control via your phone, making it convenient to use without being on-site. It features powerful IR LEDs for night vision up to 80 feet and automatically switches between day and night modes. An external power supply ensures long-term outdoor use. 【30-day recurring cloud storage with annual subscription】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$214.99 per year for 6 devices, US$179.99 per year for 5 devices, US$144.99 per year for 4 devices, US$109.99 per year for 3 devices, US$74.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$39.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage half-year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$102.99 per year for 5 devices, US$82.99 per year for 4 devices, US$62.99 per year for 3 devices, US$40.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage monthly subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$19.99 per year for 6 devices, US$17.99 per year for 5 devices, US$14.49 per year for 4 devices, US$10.49 per year for 3 devices, US$6.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$3.99 per year for 1 device 【7-day recurring cloud storage per year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$99.99 per year for 5 devices, US$79.99 per year for 4 devices, US$59.99 per year for 3 devices, US$39.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Half-Year Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$59.99 per year for 6 devices, US$49.99 per year for 5 devices, US$40.99 per year for 4 devices, US$29.99 per year for 3 devices, US$19.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$10.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Monthly Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$10.99 per year for 6 devices, US$8.99 per year for 5 devices, US$6.99 per year for 4 devices, US$4.99 per year for 3 devices, US$3.49 per year for 2 devices, and US$1.99 per year for 1 device 【Renew and unsubscribe】 Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, manually open the iPhone Settings -->enter the iTunes Store and App Store -->click Apple ID, select View Apple ID, enter the Account Settings page, click Subscribe, and select unsubscribe. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of Apple's subscription period, deduct the service charge for the next subscription period from your iTunes account and extend the validity of the member corresponding to the subscription period. If the deduction fails due to insufficient balance in the iTunes account, the app has the right to suspend/terminate your cloud video service. User Agreement: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ucon/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ucon/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ucon/cloudservice.html Cloud service auto-renewal agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ucon/cloudservice-renew.html

Screenshots

HuntFishNY4 screens
Ucon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 82% against HuntFishNY's 13%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 342). HuntFishNY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ucon sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. HuntFishNY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.4K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HuntFishNY's written reviews are positive against 82% of Ucon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HuntFishNY ships an update every 6 weeks, Ucon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HuntFishNY versus Ucon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuntFishNYUcon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (342 ratings)4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3423.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB281 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGordon-Darby, Inc.维巍 方

Customer experience

HuntFishNY

All ratings342 ratings
Positive24.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative70.5%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative83.1%

Ucon

All ratings3,360 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews574 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

HuntFishNY

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient to have all licenses in one place
  • 👍 Easy to view license expiration and purchase history
  • 🎯 Helpful for reporting harvest

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
  • 🔑 Login and password issues
  • 📱 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 🚫 Doesn't work consistently or at all for many users

Ucon

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Sturdy and stable camera
  • 🚀 Easy setup and installation
  • 🔋 Solar panel keeps camera charged
  • 📽️ Great picture and video quality
  • 🗣️ Ability to communicate with visitors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive monthly subscription fees
  • 🔍 Limited customization and control options
  • 🕰️ Slow video/image download times
  • 🔇 Unreliable motion detection and notifications

Bugs and requests

HuntFishNY

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot select county for harvest reporting
  • Licenses not showing up in the app
  • Frequent crashes and freezes on login and other actions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to purchase licenses directly in the app
  • Integrate with mobile wallet for quick access to licenses
  • Improve offline functionality and map features

Ucon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent 4G connectivity
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Unreliable motion detection triggers
  • Inability to add friends or share access

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete individual videos/photos
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • More affordable subscription plans
  • Improved camera positioning and panning
  • Multilingual app support

In-app purchases

None

HuntFishNY

No in-app purchases

22 purchases

Ucon

Subscriptions12
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording$3.491 Month
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording$5.491 Month
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  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$6.491 Month
  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$9.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$10.491 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording$13.491 Month
  • 1 x 180 days cloud recording$19.996 Months
  • 2 x 180 days cloud recording$29.996 Months
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording$34.991 Year
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording$38.991 Year
  • 2 x 360 days cloud recording$68.991 Year
One-time10
  • Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
  • AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan$4.99
  • 30-day event trigger video$5.49
Show 7 more
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
  • 180-day event trigger video$21.99
  • AI Bird Recognition 180 days$21.99
  • AI Bird Recognition 180 days$29.99
  • 360-day event trigger video$39.99
  • AI Bird Recognition 360 days$39.99
  • AI Bird Recognition 360 days$59.99

Questions

Is HuntFishNY free?
HuntFishNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ucon free?
Ucon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HuntFishNY or Ucon?
Ucon is rated higher. HuntFishNY averages 2.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Ucon averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.
Do HuntFishNY or Ucon have ads?
Neither HuntFishNY nor Ucon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HuntFishNY or Ucon?
HuntFishNY ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ucon every 3 weeks. Most recently, HuntFishNY was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ucon on October 14, 2026.

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