# Joylog vs Ucon

The clearest difference is rating: Ucon at 4.7 against Joylog's 4.0. Ucon also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 5). Joylog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). 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. Joylog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Joylog's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ucon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Joylog ships an update every 4 months, Ucon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joylog | Ucon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joylog/id1457651013/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joylog Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457651012) | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) |

## What reviewers say

### Joylog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joylog/id1457651013)

This app uses a smart sonar system to detect fish location, size, and depth up to 40 meters underwater. It also provides real-time information on underwater topography, water depth, and temperature, displayed on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** High-precision miniature sonar system, Detects fish location, size, and depth, Underwater topographic map generation, Real-time water depth and temperature, Mobile app integration for live data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Joylog free?

Joylog 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, Joylog or Ucon?

Ucon is rated higher. Joylog averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ucon averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Joylog or Ucon have ads?

Neither Joylog nor Ucon shows ads.

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

Joylog ships an update every 4 months, and Ucon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joylog was updated on June 1, 2026 and Ucon on September 29, 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.*