# Ucon vs PurpleEfence

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 83% against PurpleEfence's 8%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 33). PurpleEfence'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. PurpleEfence 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 3.5K ratings behind it against 33, 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 8% of PurpleEfence's.

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, PurpleEfence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucon | PurpleEfence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews)** | [1.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleefence/id6737228334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 103 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) | [HUIZHOU REDBOX ELECTRONICS CO,.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693036399) |

## 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


### PurpleEfence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleefence/id6737228334)

This smart application helps pet owners manage and monitor their pets' safety. It connects to electronic fence devices via Bluetooth, allowing for virtual fence setup and real-time health data synchronization. Track your pet's location and ensure they stay within designated safe zones.

**Highlights:** Pet safety management, Bluetooth connectivity to electronic fences, Multiple device support, GPS positioning, Virtual fence setup, Real-time health data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucon free?

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

### Is PurpleEfence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ucon or PurpleEfence?

Ucon is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PurpleEfence averages 1.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do Ucon or PurpleEfence have ads?

Neither Ucon nor PurpleEfence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ucon or PurpleEfence?

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and PurpleEfence every 2 months. Most recently, Ucon was updated on October 22, 2026 and PurpleEfence on October 15, 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.*