Comparison

NZ GAME CALLS vs FlowRate

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

Head to head
About

NZ GAME CALLS

This app provides a collection of animal and bird calls for hunters. It allows users to play multiple sounds simultaneously and includes alert signals. Designed for convenience, it aims to save money compared to electronic callers.

Highlights
  • Extensive animal and bird call library
  • Play multiple sounds at once
  • Alert and SOS signal sounds
  • Pocket-sized convenience
  • Cost-effective alternative to electronic callers
Features
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NEW ZEALAND GAME CALLER (The ORIGINAL NZ GAME CALLER) -Easy to use interface and fast access to calls. -All your game call animals in one application with the convenience of being in your pocket at all times. -There is no better app for the kiwi hunter. -This will save you $$$ compared to an electronic game caller. -You can play more than one sound at the same time to mimic a group of animals or birds. -------Animal and Bird List----------------------- • 18 Red Deer calls • 18 Mallard Duck calls • 6 Goat calls • 6 Sika Deer Calls • 7 Whitetail Deer calls for Stewart island hunting • 6 Fallow Calls • 6 Wapiti Calls • 3 Rusa Calls • 5 Paradise Duck Calls • 5 Canadian Geese calls • 5 Peacock calls • 5 Pheasant Calls • 5 Quail Calls • 6 Wild Boar Calls • 4 Sambar Calls • 6 Partridge Calls • 5 Magpie Calls • 5 Pigeon Calls • 4 Antler Rattling sounds - Also, has alert sounds for if you are lost or want to alarm another hunter that you are also in the area and a SOS signal light. For best results use with an amplified or Bluetooth speaker, If you are using a Bluetooth speaker you can set it up away from and call the animals to the speaker. Or set up the speaker next to your decoys. (recommended 6+ watts)

About

FlowRate

This app provides real-time river conditions and forecasts for New Zealand adventurers. Plan your whitewater kayaking, rafting, fishing, or jetboating trips with confidence using live data on river levels, rainfall, and dam releases.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of NZ rivers
  • Live river flow rates
  • 24-hour flow rate change tracking
  • Rain forecasts
  • Historical flow data
  • Up-to-date weather conditions
Features
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Your ultimate river companion for New Zealand adventures! Whether you're into whitewater kayaking, rafting, fishing, 4WD missions, or jetboating, FlowRate helps you stay ahead of the river conditions with real-time data and forecasts - all in one powerful app. Plan your next outdoor adventure with confidence. No more wasted missions or surprise conditions - FlowRate helps you pick the perfect time to head out based on river levels, recent rainfall, and dam release schedules. Whether you're chasing that epic whitewater run, planning a quiet morning on the river with your rod, or navigating 4WD trails that rely on stream crossings, FlowRate gives you the insights you need to go prepared and stay safe. Features: - Interactive map with key rivers across NZ - Live river flow rates, water levels, and gate readings - 24-hour flow rate change tracking - Rain forecasts to help you anticipate rising water levels - Historical flow data including peak levels from the past 7 days - Up-to-date weather conditions Missing a river you love? Tap ‘Request a River’ and we’ll do our best to add it!

Screenshots

NZ GAME CALLS4 screens
FlowRate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlowRate at 100% against NZ GAME CALLS's 57%. FlowRate also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). NZ GAME CALLS's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

NZ GAME CALLS costs $1.99 and FlowRate $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NZ GAME CALLS ships an update every 9 days, FlowRate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NZ GAME CALLS versus FlowRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZ GAME CALLSFlowRate
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron NewnhamAndrew Jackson

Customer experience

NZ GAME CALLS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

FlowRate

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NZ GAME CALLS

No in-app purchases

None

FlowRate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NZ GAME CALLS free?
NZ GAME CALLS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowRate free?
FlowRate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NZ GAME CALLS or FlowRate have ads?
Neither NZ GAME CALLS nor FlowRate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NZ GAME CALLS or FlowRate?
NZ GAME CALLS ships an update every 9 days, and FlowRate weekly. Most recently, NZ GAME CALLS was updated on October 29, 2026 and FlowRate on October 30, 2026.

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