# Ucon vs TrailCam 4G

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 83% against TrailCam 4G's 0%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). TrailCam 4G'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. TrailCam 4G asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of TrailCam 4G's.

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, TrailCam 4G every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucon | TrailCam 4G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-4g/id6458977954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) | [SINOPLUS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822492387) |

## What reviewers say

### Ucon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### TrailCam 4G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-4g/id6458977954)

Receive and manage images from remote cellular trail cameras directly on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor properties, adjust camera settings, and receive custom notifications for detected objects. Offers cloud storage and user-friendly filters for analyzing wildlife movement.

**Highlights:** Receive trail camera images on mobile devices, Remote camera settings adjustment, Custom object detection notifications, User-friendly analysis filters, 24h/30d cloud image storage, QR code device registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucon free?

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

### Is TrailCam 4G free?

TrailCam 4G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ucon or TrailCam 4G?

Ucon is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while TrailCam 4G averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ucon or TrailCam 4G have ads?

Neither Ucon nor TrailCam 4G shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ucon or TrailCam 4G?

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrailCam 4G every 16 months. Most recently, Ucon was updated on October 27, 2026 and TrailCam 4G on October 24, 2026.

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