# Ucon vs Open Woods

The clearest difference is monetization model: Open Woods at free with in-app purchases against Ucon's subscription. Open Woods also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Ucon's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 11) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ucon sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Open Woods sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Open Woods holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ucon has 3.5K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Open Woods's.

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, Open Woods fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucon | Open Woods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucon/id1513302809/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [维巍 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360316862) | [OPEN WOODS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859356236) |

## What reviewers say

### Ucon

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### Open Woods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851)

Estimate antler scores from whitetail photos using AI. Upload images from your library, and the app provides an estimated score with buck detection highlighted. Offers free scores for new users and weekly free scores.

**Highlights:** AI antler scoring, Upload photos from library, Buck detection highlighting, Free score balance, One-time score packs, Monthly subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 60 Scores Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| 15 Scores One Time Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucon free?

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

### Is Open Woods free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ucon or Open Woods?

Open Woods is rated higher. Ucon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Open Woods averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Ucon or Open Woods have ads?

Neither Ucon nor Open Woods shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ucon or Open Woods?

Ucon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Open Woods fortnightly. Most recently, Ucon was updated on October 25, 2026 and Open Woods on October 25, 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.*