# Reconyx vs Cuddeback

The clearest difference is rating: Cuddeback at 4.5 against Reconyx's 2.8. Cuddeback also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Reconyx's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Cuddeback holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuddeback has 3.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reconyx ships an update every 3 weeks, Cuddeback weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reconyx | Cuddeback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconyx/id998638031/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuddeback/id1565583957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reconyx, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998638030) | [Cuddeback](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565583959) |

## 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


### Cuddeback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuddeback/id1565583957)

View and manage Cuddeback LTE trail cameras remotely. This app allows you to check camera status, change settings, and manage your LTE data plans. Optimized for CuddeLink and Tracks cameras.

**Highlights:** View trail camera photos, Change camera settings, Check camera status, Manage LTE data plans, Account management, Help tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great system
- 💡 Excellent technology
- 👍 Very easy to use
- 🚀 Delivered as promised
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Takes forever to load
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Junk
- 🐛 Cumbersome to use
- 🐛 Confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Upgraded…. Not
- Broken
- Wish I could login! After a few minutes, all I get is invalid logon, try again
- App needs some work
- App Does Not Work

**Requested features**

- Id like the option to take a picture via the app
- Account switch
- Filters Won't Reset, Very Clunky
- Adding image enhancements in-app would be a huge plus
- Rotate/zoom pics automatically when turning the phone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reconyx free?

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

### Is Cuddeback free?

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

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

Cuddeback is rated higher. Reconyx averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cuddeback averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Reconyx or Cuddeback have ads?

Neither Reconyx nor Cuddeback shows ads.

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

Reconyx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cuddeback weekly. Most recently, Reconyx was updated on June 11, 2026 and Cuddeback on September 26, 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.*