MotorolaSolutions SmartControl vs Bushnell Trail Cameras
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
This application connects to Motorola Solutions body cameras and in-car video systems. It allows law enforcement officers to view event recordings, categorize incidents, and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices.
- Connects to body cameras via Bluetooth/WiFi
- View digital evidence recordings
- Categorize incidents
- Stream video footage
- Supports multiple Motorola camera models
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SmartControl is the companion smartphone application for the Motorola Solutions Body Cameras (SVX, V300, VB400, V500 & V700) and In Car Video Systems (M500E). The SmartControl app connects to the cameras using Bluetooth and WiFi, allowing law enforcement officers to view digital evidence event recordings, categorize incidents and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices. Note: VideoManager and device firmware must be 24.4.1 or later for V500 and VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later).
Bushnell Trail Cameras
This app connects to cellular trail cameras, allowing users to remotely view and manage images and videos of wildlife or property. It offers features like easy setup, remote setting changes, and convenient image sorting for hunters and observers.
- Easy camera set-up
- Remote settings management
- Animal identification
- Convenient image sorting
- Weather data tagging
- Add new cameras
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With the Bushnell Trail Cameras app and Bushnell Cellular Trail Cameras, you have two of the world’s smartest, easiest-to-use, and reliable tools to help you hunt better, observe wildlife easier, and keep a watchful eye on your remote property. The Bushnell Trail Cameras app makes it easier than ever for hunters, wildlife observers, and remote property owners to set up and connect to their Bushnell Cellular Trail Camera to receive, view, and sort high-quality images and videos with real-time access anywhere and everywhere you want. You can also change your camera settings via the app from home or work without entering or disturbing your target viewing area. The Bushnell Trail Cameras app is loaded with smart, easy-to-use features: - Easy camera set-up - Remote settings – Check and change your camera settings without entering or disturbing your target viewing area. - Animal Identification - Convenient image sorting - Sort by time, temp, date, moon phase, barometric pressure, day/night images and more! - Weather data image tagging - Add new cameras Now, you’re ready to deploy your Bushnell Cellular cameras in the field! OUR PROMISE: Every Bushnell trail camera you buy is built to make sure you get the best images and information possible in every situation, every day. That’s why we say, “Good. Better. Bushnell.”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bushnell Trail Cameras at 33% against MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's 0%. Bushnell Trail Cameras also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bushnell Trail Cameras holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bushnell Trail Cameras has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bushnell Trail Cameras's.
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Bushnell Trail Cameras monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MotorolaSolutions SmartControl | Bushnell Trail Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 32.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | Bushnell Outdoor Products |
Customer experience
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
Bushnell Trail Cameras
Bugs and requests
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bushnell Trail Cameras
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently crashes or fails to load
- Camera serial numbers not recognized
- Subscription and data plan issues
- Inconsistent performance of night vision/flash
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to delete multiple photos at once
- Improve app navigation and user experience
- Allow remote triggering of cameras
- Expand video viewing capabilities
In-app purchases
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Bushnell Trail Cameras
No in-app purchases
Questions
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