Comparison

Hornady Ballistics vs Ucon

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

Head to head
About

Hornady Ballistics

This app provides advanced ballistic calculations using Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficients. It includes a BC-based calculator and an extensive ammo library to help users achieve greater accuracy.

Highlights
  • 4DOF trajectory calculations
  • Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficient input
  • BC-based calculator
  • Comprehensive ammo library
  • Shooting angle and azimuth features
Features
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Hornady Ballistics features advanced 4DOF trajectory and ballistic calculations based on Doppler Radar measured bullet drag coefficient inputs. Also includes BC based calculator and ammo library

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

Hornady Ballistics3 screens
Ucon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hornady Ballistics and Ucon both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Ucon's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hornady Ballistics's. Hornady Ballistics's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (44K vs 3.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Hornady Ballistics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ucon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hornady Ballistics against 4.7 for Ucon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 44K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Hornady Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ucon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 5 weeks, Ucon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hornady Ballistics versus Ucon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHornady BallisticsUcon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44K ratings) — better4.7 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB283 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHornady维巍 方

Customer experience

Hornady Ballistics

All ratings43,720 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative51.6%

Ucon

All ratings3,506 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

Hornady Ballistics

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate ballistic calculations
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful features like shooting angle and azimuth
  • 🎯 Helps achieve long-range accuracy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not loading
  • 🔌 Issues with compatibility on newer devices
  • 🔍 Limited bullet and caliber options
  • 🔧 Difficulty customizing units of measure

Ucon

From 3.6K 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

Hornady Ballistics

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Saved data not persisting or resetting
  • Incorrect data being saved (e.g. wrong bullet weight)
  • Navigation and UI elements not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more bullet and caliber options
  • Allow customization of units (metric/imperial)
  • Integrate with weather stations for automatic data input
  • Ability to save and export range cards

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

4 purchases

Hornady Ballistics

One-time4
  • Multi Hud$0.99
  • Range Cards$0.99
  • Group Analysis$4.99
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  • Moving Target$4.99
10 purchases

Ucon

Subscriptions8
  • 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
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording$34.991 Year
  • 2 x 360 days cloud recording$68.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
  • 30-day event trigger video$5.49

Questions

Is Hornady Ballistics free?
Hornady Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ucon free?
Ucon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hornady Ballistics or Ucon?
Hornady Ballistics is rated higher. Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Ucon averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Hornady Ballistics or Ucon have ads?
Neither Hornady Ballistics nor Ucon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hornady Ballistics or Ucon?
Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ucon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hornady Ballistics was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ucon on November 3, 2026.

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