Ucon vs Arogal
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
Arogal
Monitor your home's safety remotely with real-time video and intelligent motion detection. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and set custom detection areas to protect your loved ones and property. This app provides convenient tools for comprehensive home security.
- Real-time video monitoring
- Intelligent motion detection
- Instant activity notifications
- Custom detection areas
- Time and message reminders
- Remote home safety monitoring
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Arogal is an application dedicated to researching smart home security products. With just one mobile phone, you can monitor the safety of your home anytime and anywhere. We offer a series of new features to make monitoring and protecting your home more convenient. Using Arogal, you can view real-time video clips in your home to ensure a worry-free home security. It also has an intelligent motion detection function, so if any abnormal activity occurs, you will receive an immediate notification to ensure the safety of your home. Set up time and message reminders to keep track of what happens at home at any time and ensure worry-free home security. There is also an advanced intelligent custom detection area that can precisely monitor the areas you care about. Let Arogal become your guardian for home security! Protect your loved ones and property
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ucon at 82% against Arogal's 18%. Ucon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 32). Arogal's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Arogal sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ucon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Ucon's written reviews are positive against 18% of Arogal's.
Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, Arogal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ucon | Arogal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better | 2.3 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 维巍 方 | CONICO (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
Ucon
Arogal
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
Arogal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Arogal
- Cloud Service 1 Camera$3.991 Month
- Cloud Service 2 Cameras$6.991 Month
- Cloud Service 1 Camera$7.991 Month
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- Cloud Service 3 Cameras$10.991 Month
- Monthly Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$19.991 Month
- Cloud Service 1 Camera$19.996 Months
- Monthly Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$35.991 Month
- Cloud Service 1 Camera$35.996 Months
- Cloud Service 1 Camera$39.991 Year
- Cloud Service$59.991 Year
- Cloud Service 2 Cameras$64.996 Months
- 6-Month Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$99.996 Months
- Annual Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$169.991 Year
- 6-Month Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$179.996 Months
- Annual Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$304.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited Data (7 Cameras)$949.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited Data (8 Cameras)$999.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited Data (9 Cameras)$1099.991 Year
- Annual Unlimited Data (10 Cameras)$1199.991 Year








