Comparison

TrailCam Go vs PROBE PLUS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

PROBE PLUS

Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring
  • Audio and message notifications
  • Preset and custom temperature alarms
  • Probe and device low battery alerts
  • Disconnection and over-temperature alarms
  • Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up)
  • Historical cooking data
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PROBE PLUS is for monitoring the wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth connected, which provides real-time temperature monitoring and alarm functions. The APP content is simple and easy to operate and has comprehensive functions, which can help you cook food perfectly. PROBE PLUS is also your right-hand man in the kitchen or on the grill, allowing you to get rid of the kitchen and the grill during cooking time, and let the APP monitor your food for you. You'll receive audio and message notifications on your smart device when your food is ready. This way, you don't have to stare at your food cooking all the time, giving you more time to focus on what's most important to you. Function: 1. Bluetooth wireless connection, the real-time temperature of the probe is displayed in the APP through the transmission of wireless data by the wireless thermometer. 2. Two series product can be used, wired probe devices and wireless probe devices. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Device low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the device, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3.Time monitoring function, when the PROBE PLUS APP cooking setting is completed, click start, it will automatically enter the timing state, and calculate the total time taken from the current temperature to the set temperature alarm. Or set the count down timer to monitor the cooking food through time control. 4. USAD food temperature recommends is provided, or you can customized your favorite temperature setting. 5. Cooking time/temperature graph is provided, which will let you clear the temperature change at each time. 6. The historical cooking temperature setting record can be used again, allowing you to savor the flavor you most want.

Screenshots

TrailCam Go4 screens
PROBE PLUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TrailCam Go at 3.9 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. TrailCam Go also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 7%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PROBE PLUS'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrailCam Go holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrailCam Go has 2.4K ratings behind it against 113, 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 7% of PROBE PLUS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TrailCam Go versus PROBE PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrailCam GoPROBE PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.4K ratings) — better1.5 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better7.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better113
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTDFinemold Technologies Co., Ltd

Customer experience

TrailCam Go

All ratings2,383 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.6%

PROBE PLUS

All ratings113 ratings
Positive9.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative88.8%

User reviews

TrailCam Go

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What 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

PROBE PLUS

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
  • 💡 Useful app features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Connectivity problems
  • 👎 App doesn't work as expected

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

PROBE PLUS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Probe stops working after a few uses
  • Inability to set target temperatures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved Bluetooth range
  • More stable app connection
  • Better battery life management

In-app purchases

None

TrailCam Go

No in-app purchases

None

PROBE PLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrailCam Go free?
TrailCam Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROBE PLUS free?
PROBE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrailCam Go or PROBE PLUS?
TrailCam Go is rated higher. TrailCam Go averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.5 from 113 ratings.
Do TrailCam Go or PROBE PLUS have ads?
Neither TrailCam Go nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrailCam Go or PROBE PLUS?
TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, TrailCam Go was updated on October 17, 2026 and PROBE PLUS on October 7, 2026.

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