# Ucon vs PROBE PLUS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 83% against PROBE PLUS's 7%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PROBE PLUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (12.0 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. PROBE PLUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.6K ratings behind it against 146, 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 7% of PROBE PLUS's.

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucon | PROBE PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** | [1.6 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) | [Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452986984) |

## 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


### PROBE PLUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085)

Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring, Audio and message notifications, Preset and custom temperature alarms, Probe and device low battery alerts, Disconnection and over-temperature alarms, Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up), Historical cooking data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 💡 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 👎 App doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Probe stops working after a few uses
- Inability to set target temperatures

**Requested features**

- Improved Bluetooth range
- More stable app connection
- Better battery life management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucon free?

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

### Is PROBE PLUS free?

PROBE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ucon or PROBE PLUS?

Ucon is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.6 from 146 ratings.

### Do Ucon or PROBE PLUS have ads?

Neither Ucon nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ucon or PROBE PLUS?

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, Ucon was updated on October 29, 2026 and PROBE PLUS 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.*