# Reconyx vs SPYPOINT

The clearest difference is rating: SPYPOINT at 4.3 against Reconyx's 2.8. SPYPOINT also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 9) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). Reconyx's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SPYPOINT holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPYPOINT has 41K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reconyx ships an update every 3 weeks, SPYPOINT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reconyx | SPYPOINT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconyx/id998638031/reviews) | **[4.3 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypoint/id1074343060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 66 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reconyx, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/998638030) | [9138-4529 Quebec Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/973151280) |

## What reviewers say

### Reconyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconyx/id998638031)

Access and manage trail camera footage directly from your mobile device. View, save, and share photos and videos, update camera settings, and map your hunting grounds with custom markers.

**Highlights:** View, save, and share trail cam media, Connect to MicroFire cameras, Update camera settings, Check field of view, Map land boundaries and trails, Place custom markers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPYPOINT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypoint/id1074343060)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Manage your cellular trail cameras remotely, receiving photos and videos directly to your device. Activate new cameras, monitor status, and sort images with AI technology. Offers various transmission plans and an optional Insiders Club for enhanced benefits.

**Highlights:** Receive photos and videos from trail cameras, Activate and manage cameras remotely, View customizable maps and weather, Monitor camera status (signal, battery, storage), Sort photos with AI species tagging, Request on-demand photos/videos, Share camera feeds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent camera
- 👍 Pretty solid
- 👍 Best app ever
- 👍 Great app and great cameras
- 👍 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible app experience
- 🐛 Deletes unselected photos
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Software falls short
- 🐛 App changes cause issues

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently deletes wrong photos
- Old photos not showing in app
- App gets stuck in 'connecting' state
- App only works in portrait on iPad
- Camera GPS not updating accurately

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change plans within app
- Add remote trigger option
- Add 'select all' button for photos
- Add ability to turn camera on/off remotely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reconyx free?

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

### Is SPYPOINT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reconyx or SPYPOINT?

SPYPOINT is rated higher. Reconyx averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SPYPOINT averages 4.3 from 41K ratings.

### Do Reconyx or SPYPOINT have ads?

Neither Reconyx nor SPYPOINT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reconyx or SPYPOINT?

Reconyx ships an update every 3 weeks, and SPYPOINT fortnightly. Most recently, Reconyx was updated on October 24, 2026 and SPYPOINT on October 25, 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.*