# Ucon vs Bwine Drone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 83% against Bwine Drone's 36%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 42). Bwine Drone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Bwine Drone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.5K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ucon's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bwine Drone's.

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, Bwine Drone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucon | Bwine Drone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** | [2.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bwine-drone/id1566691900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) | [Shenzhen Coolle Chaowan Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657588043) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bwine Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bwine-drone/id1566691900)

Connect your drone via Wi-Fi to view real-time aerial footage on your mobile device. Remotely control drone movements and capture stunning visuals from above.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi drone connection, Real-time image display, Remote drone control, Aerial photography, FPV streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucon free?

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

### Is Bwine Drone free?

Bwine Drone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ucon or Bwine Drone?

Ucon is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Bwine Drone averages 2.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Ucon or Bwine Drone have ads?

Neither Ucon nor Bwine Drone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ucon or Bwine Drone?

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bwine Drone monthly. Most recently, Ucon was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bwine Drone on October 24, 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.*
