# BREC vs Bilantan

BREC and Bilantan both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Bilantan's written reviews are positive against 31% of BREC's. Bilantan also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). BREC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for BREC against 2.5 for Bilantan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of BREC's written reviews are positive against 78% of Bilantan's.

BREC ships an update every 5 months, Bilantan every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BREC | Bilantan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brec/id525729955/reviews)** | [2.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilantan/id6446751545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 174 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ridge Electric Co-op](https://appshunter.io/developer/525729959) | [Shenzhen Sinolum Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678892374) |

## What reviewers say

### BREC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brec/id525729955)

Manage your utility account securely and conveniently on the go. View bills, make payments, schedule alerts, and receive notifications. Access nearly all customer portal features from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Secure account access, View bills and balance, Make payments, Find payment locations, Schedule alerts and reminders, Receive push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BREC free?

BREC 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, BREC or Bilantan?

BREC is rated higher. BREC averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Bilantan averages 2.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do BREC or Bilantan have ads?

Bilantan shows ads; BREC does not.

### Which is updated more often, BREC or Bilantan?

BREC ships an update every 5 months, and Bilantan every 7 months. Most recently, BREC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bilantan on October 21, 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.*