A cellular trail camera that sends photos and short videos to the Reveal phone app. The current version is the Reveal X 3.0. People pick it because it is cheap to buy, easy to set up and lasts a long time on batteries.
Specs
- Current model: Reveal X 3.0 (SKU RV-TC-XGEN3); older Reveal X generations are no longer the listed model
- Photos: 4K (UHD) or 2.5K (WQHD); video: 1080p, 10/15/30-second clips
- Flash: low-glow IR, 96 ft (29 m) range per maker
- Trigger: under 1/2 second per maker; 3-shot burst mode
- Cellular: LTE, integrated SIM with automatic carrier selection; needs a Reveal data subscription (separate from your phone plan)
- GPS: built in
- Storage: 8 GB internal, optional SD card slot
- Power: 12 AA batteries (not included); 12V DC external input
- Extras: live camera aiming in the app, live video streaming (marked with an asterisk on maker site), over-the-air firmware updates
- In the box: camera, antenna, tree strap, SIM
- Warranty: 1 year from activation
- Price on maker site: $99.99 (Oct 2026), not including data plan
What reviewers say
Trailcampro, which bench-tests trail cameras, scored it 84/100 and calls it the most popular cellular camera, with good durability for the price. They measured a 0.36-second trigger and long battery life: about 6.8 months of photos in their test pattern on lithium AAs, much less if you shoot video. Their measured detection range was 60 ft, shorter than the maker's 96 ft flash figure. Downsides they found: no screen on the camera, settings can't be changed from the web portal, and burst shots stop while photos transmit. Note the maker calls the flash low-glow; Trailcampro describes it as the red-glow model in the line.
Good
- Low purchase price
- Simple setup; SIM comes installed and picks the strongest carrier
- Long battery life in photo mode
- Built-in GPS and internal storage
- Sturdy case with lock and tripod points
Not so good
- Ongoing data subscription required
- No screen; setup is all through the app
- Measured detection range shorter than the maker's flash range
- Video mode drains batteries fast
- 1-year maker warranty
Who it's for
Hunters who want to check a stand or food plot from home without walking in and spooking deer. Skip it if your spot has no cell signal or you don't want a monthly plan.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.