Comparison

Wild Hog Pro vs Shadow Book

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wild Hog Pro

Enhance your wild hog hunting with professional-grade calling sounds and advanced features. This app works with a special Bluetooth speaker to deliver high-definition audio, allowing you to control calls and record video simultaneously for a complete hunting experience.

Highlights
  • Professional wild hog calling sounds
  • Works with Bullet HP Bluetooth speaker
  • Record video while controlling calls
  • Transparent video control overlay
  • 15 high-quality hog sounds included
  • Optional premium sound packs
Features
Currently charting
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Wild Hog Pro by Convergent Hunting is designed to work in conjunction with the “Bullet HP” (special purpose Bluetooth controlled speaker) to help you get professional wild hog calling results. Together, the Convergent Hunting apps and Convergent Bullet HP, combine the latest in technology to provide you with a complete calling platform that is unique, versatile, all wrapped-up in a high performance package. NEW! Video your hunts and control the calls and sounds at the same time. Transparent video controls overlay gives you easy access to presets, and call controls while you record video on your device. ========================= “Calling hogs out of the thick brush is my favorite way to hunt. With the premium Wild Hog Pro sounds played through the Bullet HP the hogs will never know what hit ‘em” -- Byron South ========================= All hog hunting sounds packaged in Convergent Hunting’s Wild Hog Pro Calling App have been recorded in High Definition and are digitally mastered to provide you with sounds that will elicit responses from even the most wary animals. Large buttons for sound playback make using the apps in the field very easy. 4 programmable preset call buttons allow you to keep your four favorite sounds “front and center” for quick use. Standard volume control and playback interface keep things simple and easy to use. Hunting hi-tech has never been so easy, or powerful! Wild Hog Pro comes equipped with 15 high quality wild hog sounds for maximum results in the field. Via paid, In-App Upgrade, you can upgrade and use the Glenn Guess Series Sound Pack from Professional Hog Caller, Glenn Guess. There are over 20 years of experience and thousands of called hogs behind the development of these Signature Series Sounds. This Signature Series Sound Pack includes the following sounds: Sow Hysteria: mimics the maternal sow response and territorial rally. This sounds draws in hogs of all sexes and ages. Turn Me Loose: Shoat in distress triggers maternal and territorial response from hogs of all ages. Lil Squealer: baby piglet in distress, triggers maternal, rally and predator response. Pig Momma: Adult sow fighting off an adult boar, triggers maternal response from other sows and rally behavior. Also draws in mature boars looking for a receptive sow. Chow Time: Imitates hogs at a food source, best for luring in wary hogs to a feeder or bait site. Visit ConvergentHunting.com for more apps and products.

About

Shadow Book

This digital data book helps responsible shooters track and maintain valuable information for various firearm types. It's designed for both professionals and sportsmen, offering essential features and more for managing round counts, maintenance, and range sessions.

Highlights
  • Track round count
  • Log maintenance history
  • Record range sessions
  • Supports rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows
  • Digital data book for shooters
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Shadow Book. Shadow Book is a digital Data Book for the responsible shooting community. This app was built and designed for professionals and the sportsman alike. As you navigate Shadow Book you will find that it offers all the basic necessities along with a few surprises all at your fingertips.  No matter the system from rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows etc. you'll be able to track and maintain valuable data such as round count, maintenance, and each range session. Note that this app has big update plans as it grows with the community and provides the best usage possible. So please enjoy and stay tuned for more.

Screenshots

Wild Hog Pro1 screens
Shadow Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wild Hog Pro at $3.99 against Shadow Book's $14.99. Wild Hog Pro also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 6) and chart position (#51 vs #192). Shadow Book's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wild Hog Pro costs $3.99 and Shadow Book $14.99 up front. Wild Hog Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Book holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Hog Pro has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Wild Hog Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Shadow Book's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wild Hog Pro ships an update every 8 months, Shadow Book every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wild Hog Pro versus Shadow Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWild Hog ProShadow Book
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.5 (63 ratings)3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#51 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBig Shot, LLCShadow Hog Tactical and Consulting

Customer experience

Wild Hog Pro

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative60.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.8%

Shadow Book

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wild Hog Pro

One-time2
  • Glenn Guess Series Sound Pack$1.99
  • Non Bullet HP Bluetooth$24.99
None

Shadow Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wild Hog Pro free?
Wild Hog Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Book free?
Shadow Book costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wild Hog Pro or Shadow Book?
Shadow Book is rated higher. Wild Hog Pro averages 2.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Shadow Book averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Wild Hog Pro or Shadow Book have ads?
Neither Wild Hog Pro nor Shadow Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wild Hog Pro or Shadow Book?
Wild Hog Pro ships an update every 8 months, and Shadow Book every 15 months. Most recently, Wild Hog Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shadow Book on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wild Hog Pro or Shadow Book?
Wild Hog Pro currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Book at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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