Comparison

Ice Report vs DeerCast

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

Head to head
About

Ice Report

This app allows users to share and view real-time lake ice thickness information for ice fishing. Anglers can report conditions at their GPS location, and others can see recent reports on a map. It helps users find safe ice fishing spots and contribute to the community.

Highlights
  • Report lake ice thickness
  • View ice conditions on a map
  • Filter reports by date
  • GPS location reporting
  • User-submitted data
  • Delete incorrect reports
Features
Currently charting
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Instantly report lake ice conditions at your current GPS location to other fisherman. Ice Report makes it easier to distribute information about lake ice thicknesses during the ice fishing season in Northern climates. Without this app users are left to scour the internet for forums or groups to get a report on ice for fishing. On the flip side, avid fisherman and resorts who help the community by reporting ice conditions can now post it for everyone to see. New reports are dark in color. Any report older than 3 days will be marked light in color. Ice Report defaults to showing reports made in the last 7 days. To use Ice Report simply login and check out the map. Keep in mind the Display Name you choose will be visible to other anglers. If you are out fishing, feel free to submit a report by pressing the + sign and selecting the ice thickness you measured at that location. The app uses your current GPS location, so please only submit reports while you are fishing. Premium users can place icons without GPS. If the report is in the wrong spot, select your report, then press the Delete button. Use the calendar icon to view reports submitted within a date range. The lake ice data is submitted by users and there is no guarantee of accuracy. Ice Report encourages every one to be safe on frozen lakes. Check with your local Department of Natural resources for safety information. This app uses Google Maps for iOS.

About

DeerCast

This app provides hourly whitetail deer movement predictions based on weather data. It offers advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools for hunters, and a community forum for sharing hunting experiences and advice.

Highlights
  • Hourly deer movement predictions
  • Advanced weather forecasts
  • GPS mapping tools
  • Property line and hunting land maps
  • Anatomical deer tracking advice
  • Hunting articles and community forum
Features
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Prep. Predict. Pursue. DeerCast is the most advanced whitetail hunting app, built for deer hunters, by deer hunters. DeerCast predicts whitetail movement down to the hour based on weather variables in your area. Install now to see today’s whitetail forecast for free! Whitetail deer behavior is driven by their environment. Become a better whitetail hunter with the DeerCast hunting app. Get data-driven deer movement predictions, advanced weather forecasts, and mapping features all specifically formulated with the whitetail deer hunter in mind. DeerCast delivers all the information you need to get your buck. ▶ FORECAST ▶ Designed by renowned whitetail experts Mark and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors, DeerCast pulls weather and moon data for your locations and delivers a custom, deer-movement prediction, just for you. ▶ MAP ▶ Plan your whitetail hunts with multiple GPS maps and tools built specifically for the whitetail hunter. Find property lines, hunting land, and more. ◆ Property Info Maps ◆ Hunting Land Maps ◆ Custom Waypoints ◆ Wind Check ◆ Food Plots ◆ Live Doppler Radar ◆ Virtual Rain Gauges ▶ TRACK ▶ Select your hit on an anatomical whitetail model, then get expert advice to track and recover your deer. ▶ COMMUNITY ▶ Get thousands of hunting articles and share your successes in the field. Learn from the Drury Outdoors team and watch their hunts as they happen. ▶ FEEDBACK ▶ We want to know about your experience with DeerCast. Shoot us an email at support@deercast.com. Billing & Subscription: Charges apply to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://www.deercast.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.deercast.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Ice Report4 screens
DeerCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeerCast at 4.5 against Ice Report's 3.2. DeerCast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 30%). Ice Report's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Ice Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeerCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeerCast has 7.1K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Ice Report's written reviews are positive against 63% of DeerCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ice Report ships an update every 5 months, DeerCast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ice Report versus DeerCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIce ReportDeerCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (82 ratings)4.5 (7.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings827.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplit Rock Software LLCGSM Outdoors

Customer experience

Ice Report

All ratings79 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.5%

DeerCast

All ratings6,788 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Ice Report

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept for ice fishing
  • 👍 Useful for checking ice thickness
  • 👍 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Good for early season ice
  • 👍 App works well for some users

Room to improve

  • 😞 No ice info visible
  • 😞 App doesn't work
  • 😞 Map won't load
  • 😞 Useless without user reports
  • 😞 Premium required for basic functionality

DeerCast

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate deer movement predictions
  • 🚀 Comprehensive hunting data in one app
  • 💡 Helpful features like wind check and shot tracker
  • 🔍 Customizable to local hunting areas
  • 📽️ Informative videos and content from experts

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Inaccurate predictions for some regions
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance and updates
  • 🚫 Not available for Canadian users
  • 🔍 Deer movement not always matching predictions

Bugs and requests

Ice Report

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Map won't load
  • App crashes after update
  • App won't open map
  • App spins and does nothing
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  • App does not show on phone
  • App crashes every time
  • Cannot upload ice updates
  • Username not available message is unclear
  • Registration issues due to keyboard overlay
  • Cannot reset password
  • App glitches and closes
  • App won't load
  • Cannot register
  • Submit button leads to black screen

Requested features

11 requests
  • Allow remote reporting for non-premium users
  • Add notes for fishing reports and bait shop info
  • Search by state and tag reservoir names
  • Add filters for ice thickness and reported date
  • Allow users to type in lake names
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  • Add a date filter for reports
  • Make username availability clearer
  • Allow password reset via email
  • Add option to change password
  • Allow correction of posted thickness
  • Add profile picture functionality

DeerCast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screens freezing or crashing when using certain features
  • Incorrect sunrise/sunset times and moon phase information
  • Deer movement predictions changing unexpectedly throughout the day

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view forecast more than 5 days in advance
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More detailed historical weather and deer movement data
  • Improved app stability and performance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ice Report

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Supporter$9.991 Year
4 purchases

DeerCast

Subscriptions4
  • DeerCast Pro$9.991 Year
  • DeerCast Elite2 variants$29.991 Year
  • DeerCast Elite +3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • DeerCast Unlimited$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Ice Report free?
Ice Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeerCast free?
DeerCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ice Report or DeerCast?
DeerCast is rated higher. Ice Report averages 3.2 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while DeerCast averages 4.5 from 7.1K ratings.
Do Ice Report or DeerCast have ads?
Ice Report shows ads; DeerCast does not.
Which is updated more often, Ice Report or DeerCast?
Ice Report ships an update every 5 months, and DeerCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ice Report was updated on November 2, 2026 and DeerCast on November 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ice Report or DeerCast?
Ice Report currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and DeerCast at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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