Ucon vs TrailCam Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TrailCam Go
This app connects to Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras, allowing for easy setup, live video checks, and remote control of camera settings. Browse, download, and share photos and videos directly from your device.
- One-step setup
- OTA firmware updates
- Bluetooth camera setup
- Live video installation check
- Remote camera settings control
- Browse and download media
- In-app photo/video capture
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TrailCam Go is an application for Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras. Main features: 1. One step setup, easy to install. 2. OTA firmware update makes you always get the latest intresting functions. With the APP, you can 1. Setup the trail camera by bluetooth. 2. Check the installation through live video. 3. Check and change the settings of the trail camera. 4. Browser the photos and videos on the trail camera. 5. Download photos or videos to smartphone's gallery, easy to share the funny photos or videos to your friends. 6. Take photos or videos on APP when live view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ucon at 4.7 against TrailCam Go's 3.9. Ucon also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 44%). TrailCam Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ucon sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. TrailCam Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ucon's written reviews are positive against 44% of TrailCam Go's.
Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, TrailCam Go weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ucon | TrailCam Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better | 3.9 (2.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 43.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 283 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 维巍 方 | JICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTD |
Customer experience
Ucon
TrailCam Go
User reviews
Ucon
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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
TrailCam Go
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera and app
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Excellent battery life
- 📷 Crisp, clear photos and videos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing photos/videos
- 📱 App not very user-friendly or intuitive
- 🔌 Struggles to connect to home Wi-Fi
Bugs and requests
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
TrailCam Go
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when deleting media
- Landscape mode not working after updates
- Camera not detecting motion consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to connect to home Wi-Fi network
- Option to auto-upload footage to cloud storage
- Faster and more reliable connectivity
- Improved app navigation and usability
In-app purchases
Ucon
- 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
- 4 x 30 days cloud recording$13.491 Month
- 1 x 180 days cloud recording$19.996 Months
- 2 x 180 days cloud recording$29.996 Months
- 1 x 360 days cloud recording$34.991 Year
- 1 x 360 days cloud recording$38.991 Year
- 2 x 360 days cloud recording$68.991 Year
- Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
- AI Cloud Service Monthly Plan$4.99
- 30-day event trigger video$5.49
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- Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
- 180-day event trigger video$21.99
- AI Bird Recognition 180 days$21.99
- AI Bird Recognition 180 days$29.99
- 360-day event trigger video$39.99
- AI Bird Recognition 360 days$39.99
- AI Bird Recognition 360 days$59.99
TrailCam Go
No in-app purchases









