Comparison

Ucon vs EMPOWER IQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

EMPOWER IQ

Manage your home network with advanced controls. Prioritize devices, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls for a secure and optimized online experience. Monitor network usage and perform speed tests.

Highlights
  • Device priority assignment
  • Parental controls
  • Guest network creation
  • Network usage monitoring
  • Speed test functionality
  • SSID management
Features
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Control your smart home experience with EMPOWER IQ . Manage your network by assigning devices priority, implementing parental controls, and creating your own guest networks. View network usage, perform speed tests, and manage your SSID for total control.

Screenshots

Ucon4 screens
EMPOWER IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMPOWER IQ at none against Ucon's 22. EMPOWER IQ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ucon's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ucon sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. EMPOWER IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMPOWER IQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, EMPOWER IQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ucon versus EMPOWER IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUconEMPOWER IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维巍 方EMPOWER Broadband

Customer experience

Ucon

All ratings3,138 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.8%

EMPOWER IQ

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

EMPOWER IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Ucon

Subscriptions12
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • 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
One-time9
  • Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
  • 30-day event trigger video$5.49
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
None

EMPOWER IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ucon free?
Ucon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMPOWER IQ free?
EMPOWER IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ucon or EMPOWER IQ?
EMPOWER IQ is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while EMPOWER IQ averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ucon or EMPOWER IQ have ads?
Neither Ucon nor EMPOWER IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ucon or EMPOWER IQ?
Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and EMPOWER IQ every 3 months. Most recently, Ucon was updated on September 23, 2026 and EMPOWER IQ on September 15, 2026.

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