TrailCam Go vs Jackery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrailCam Go
This app connects to Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras, allowing for easy setup, live video checks, and remote control of camera settings. Browse, download, and share photos and videos directly from your device.
- One-step setup
- OTA firmware updates
- Bluetooth camera setup
- Live video installation check
- Remote camera settings control
- Browse and download media
- In-app photo/video capture
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TrailCam Go is an application for Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras. Main features: 1. One step setup, easy to install. 2. OTA firmware update makes you always get the latest intresting functions. With the APP, you can 1. Setup the trail camera by bluetooth. 2. Check the installation through live video. 3. Check and change the settings of the trail camera. 4. Browser the photos and videos on the trail camera. 5. Download photos or videos to smartphone's gallery, easy to share the funny photos or videos to your friends. 6. Take photos or videos on APP when live view.
Jackery
Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.
- Remote device connection
- System status monitoring
- Real-time energy data
- Device control (ON/OFF)
- Family sharing
- Firmware updates
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TrailCam Go at 3.9 against Jackery's 2.4. TrailCam Go also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (44% vs 26%). Jackery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
TrailCam Go holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrailCam Go has 2.4K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of TrailCam Go's written reviews are positive against 26% of Jackery's.
TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, Jackery monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrailCam Go | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (2.4K ratings) — better | 2.4 (208 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 208 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTD | Jackery |
Customer experience
TrailCam Go
Jackery
User reviews
TrailCam Go
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera and app
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Excellent battery life
- 📷 Crisp, clear photos and videos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing photos/videos
- 📱 App not very user-friendly or intuitive
- 🔌 Struggles to connect to home Wi-Fi
Jackery
From 208 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🚀 Responsive app controls
- 📊 Detailed device monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with account requirement
- 🔋 Drains battery when not in use
Bugs and requests
TrailCam Go
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when deleting media
- Landscape mode not working after updates
- Camera not detecting motion consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to connect to home Wi-Fi network
- Option to auto-upload footage to cloud storage
- Faster and more reliable connectivity
- Improved app navigation and usability
Jackery
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when refusing privacy settings
- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Inconsistent device status reporting
Requested features
3 requests- Push notifications for battery status
- Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
- Offline mode for remote monitoring
In-app purchases
TrailCam Go
No in-app purchases
Jackery
No in-app purchases
