# Ubox vs Birdnee

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ubox at 29K against Birdnee's 2. Ubox also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). Birdnee's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Birdnee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birdnee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ubox has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ubox ships an update monthly, Birdnee fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubox | Birdnee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdnee/id6755031503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HONGBO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805831191) | [CONICO (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821357765) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app allows you to connect and manage intelligent video devices, offering features like power saving, remote wake-up, and various recording options. It supports live viewing, two-way audio, and smart notifications with AI face recognition, compatible with a range of camera types.

**Highlights:** User registration and device binding, Power-saving mode and remote wakeup, TF and cloud recording, AI face recognition notifications, Live view H.264 720P/1080P, Dual way audio, Support for various camera types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $5.99 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 2 x 180 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $16.99 | per month |
| 4 x 30 days cloud recording | $22.99 | per month |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $39.99 | per year |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $59.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $3.49 | 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 🌞 Reliable solar charging
- 👍 Straightforward setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion detection customization
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- 🤖 Unresponsive customer support
- 💸 Expensive cloud storage plans

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects randomly
- App freezes during live view
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Incorrect battery level reporting

**Requested features**

- Scheduled recording and notifications
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Local video storage option
- PC/web-based app support
- Improved two-way audio quality


### Birdnee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdnee/id6755031503)

Connect to a smart bird feeder camera to observe and identify backyard birds in real-time. Receive instant notifications with photos and videos of visiting birds, and access educational insights. Enjoy all-weather, day-and-night HD observation and easily manage and share your captured moments.

**Highlights:** AI bird identification for over 10,000 species, Instant notifications with HD photos and videos, Real-time live feed viewing, All-weather, day and night HD observation, Cloud or local MicroSD card video storage, Multi-user viewing and social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubox free?

Ubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Birdnee free?

Birdnee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ubox or Birdnee?

Birdnee is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Birdnee averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ubox or Birdnee have ads?

Neither Ubox nor Birdnee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ubox or Birdnee?

Ubox ships an update monthly, and Birdnee fortnightly. Most recently, Ubox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Birdnee on October 16, 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.*