# TrailCam Go vs Bilantan

The clearest difference is rating: TrailCam Go at 3.9 against Bilantan's 2.2. TrailCam Go also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Bilantan's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrailCam Go has 2.5K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of TrailCam Go's written reviews are positive against 78% of Bilantan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, Bilantan every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrailCam Go | Bilantan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-go/id1641673759/reviews)** | [2.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilantan/id6446751545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 125 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735502221) | [Shenzhen Sinolum Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678892374) |

## What reviewers say

### TrailCam Go

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

Manage your Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras with ease. Set up devices, view live feeds, browse captured media, and download content directly to your smartphone for sharing.

**Highlights:** One-step setup, OTA firmware updates, Bluetooth camera setup, Live video installation check, Remote camera setting changes, Browse and download media, Capture photos/videos via app

**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


### Bilantan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilantan/id6446751545)

Explore nature and pets with advanced AI. Identify thousands of bird and animal species. Offers real-time monitoring with custom alerts for pet movements and activities.

**Highlights:** AI animal recognition, Thousands of species identification, Real-time alerts, Customizable monitoring zones, Pet activity tracking, Movement notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Crystal-clear, high-quality camera footage
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 📱 User-friendly app interface and navigation
- 🔋 Excellent solar panel charging functionality
- 🐦 AI bird identification feature (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes phone
- ⚠️ Requires hard reset to recover from crashes
- 🔌 Inconsistent connectivity issues
- 📹 Videos fail to load despite timestamps showing events
- 🔐 Network security concerns with port scanning

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and locks phone requiring hard reset
- Pop-up permission requests cover login screen and cannot be dismissed
- Videos show timestamps but fail to load with 'No event at this time' error
- App scans network for open ports even with local network access disabled
- Inconsistent device connectivity showing 'offline' status

**Requested features**

- Adjustable recording length settings
- Improved bird identification accuracy and regional customization
- Enhanced camera settings and controls
- Photo preview enlargement before video playback
- Automatic SD card access without manual wake-up


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrailCam Go free?

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

### Is Bilantan free?

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

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

TrailCam Go is rated higher. TrailCam Go averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Bilantan averages 2.2 from 57 ratings.

### Do TrailCam Go or Bilantan have ads?

Bilantan shows ads; TrailCam Go does not.

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

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, and Bilantan every 7 months. Most recently, TrailCam Go was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bilantan on November 3, 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.*