# TrailCam Go vs Jackery

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrailCam Go | Jackery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-go/id1641673759/reviews)** | [2.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackery/id6446012836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 122 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735502221) | [Jackery](https://appshunter.io/developer/883063443) |

## What reviewers say

### TrailCam Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-go/id1641673759)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera and app
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Excellent battery life
- 📷 Crisp, clear photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when deleting media
- Landscape mode not working after updates
- Camera not detecting motion consistently

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackery/id6446012836)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device connection, System status monitoring, Real-time energy data, Device control (ON/OFF), Family sharing, Firmware updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🚀 Responsive app controls
- 📊 Detailed device monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with account requirement
- 🔋 Drains battery when not in use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when refusing privacy settings
- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Inconsistent device status reporting

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for battery status
- Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
- Offline mode for remote monitoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrailCam Go free?

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

### Is Jackery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrailCam Go or Jackery?

TrailCam Go is rated higher. TrailCam Go averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Jackery averages 2.4 from 208 ratings.

### Do TrailCam Go or Jackery have ads?

Neither TrailCam Go nor Jackery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrailCam Go or Jackery?

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, and Jackery monthly. Most recently, TrailCam Go was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jackery on September 23, 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.*