# BoneView vs Ucon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 82% against BoneView's 14%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). BoneView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ucon sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. BoneView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.4K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of BoneView's written reviews are positive against 82% of Ucon's.

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, Ucon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoneView | Ucon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦才 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433440881) | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) |

## What reviewers say

### BoneView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer files between different devices and platforms seamlessly. Backup important data like contacts and photos, and enjoy media playback directly within the app.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Cross-device file exchange, Contact and camera roll backup, Video and music playback, Image and document preview

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface and simple setup
- 🎯 Effective for viewing trail camera pictures
- 💾 Ability to save, share, and delete photos
- 🔧 Works well with new orange BoneView readers
- ⏱️ Quick access to photos in the field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to device
- 📵 Requires WiFi despite field use claims
- ⚠️ Poor hardware durability and reliability
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when deleting multiple pictures
- App crashes mid-photo viewing
- Device goes offline randomly despite active connection
- Pictures fail to load or load error messages
- App crashes when saving photos to camera roll

**Requested features**

- Delete photos while viewing individually
- Larger icon options in file mode
- Improved photo ordering by date taken
- Better offline functionality without WiFi
- Regular app updates and maintenance


### Ucon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 x 30 days cloud recording | $3.49 | per month |
| AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 x 30 days cloud recording | $5.49 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $6.49 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $10.49 | per month |
| 4 x 30 days cloud recording | $13.49 | per month |
| 1 x 180 days cloud recording | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 2 x 180 days cloud recording | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 x 360 days cloud recording | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 x 360 days cloud recording | $38.99 | per year |
| 2 x 360 days cloud recording | $68.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $3.49 | one-time |
| AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $5.49 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| 180-day event trigger video | $21.99 | one-time |
| AI Bird Recognition 180 days | $21.99 | one-time |
| AI Bird Recognition 180 days | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360-day event trigger video | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Bird Recognition 360 days | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Bird Recognition 360 days | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoneView free?

BoneView 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, BoneView or Ucon?

Ucon is rated higher. BoneView averages 1.9 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Ucon averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do BoneView or Ucon have ads?

Neither BoneView nor Ucon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoneView or Ucon?

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, and Ucon every 3 weeks. Most recently, BoneView was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ucon on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*