# TRENDnetVIEW vs UniFi Connect

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Connect at 4.4 against TRENDnetVIEW's 2.9. UniFi Connect also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 27%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UniFi Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniFi Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRENDnetVIEW has 281 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 67% of UniFi Connect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnetVIEW | UniFi Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi-connect/id1555432925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [Ubiquiti Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/683620863) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnetVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243)

View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail view of all cameras, Digital zoom, Real-time PTZ control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

**Requested features**

- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras


### UniFi Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi-connect/id1555432925)

Manage and automate your organization's IT infrastructure, from lighting to EV chargers. Discover, configure, and monitor devices remotely, applying custom settings to groups with ease.

**Highlights:** Remote device discovery, adoption, configuration, and monitoring, Automate IT solutions like lighting and EV chargers, Apply custom settings to multiple devices simultaneously, Enterprise-grade network management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnetVIEW free?

TRENDnetVIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UniFi Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnetVIEW or UniFi Connect?

UniFi Connect is rated higher. TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while UniFi Connect averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do TRENDnetVIEW or UniFi Connect have ads?

Neither TRENDnetVIEW nor UniFi Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnetVIEW or UniFi Connect?

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, and UniFi Connect monthly. Most recently, TRENDnetVIEW was updated on October 24, 2026 and UniFi Connect on October 24, 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.*