# Bow Hunter 2017 vs Duckz!

The clearest difference is rating: Duckz! at 4.5 against Bow Hunter 2017's 3.4. Duckz! also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 32%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 424). Bow Hunter 2017's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Hunter 2017 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duckz! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duckz! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duckz! has 3.8K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Bow Hunter 2017's written reviews are positive against 48% of Duckz!'s.

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, Duckz! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hunter 2017 | Duckz! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckz/id1298434149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 424 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 701 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IEntertainment Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992020596) | [Shotgun Gaming Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/337571579) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Hunter 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619)

Experience realistic deer hunting in diverse American landscapes. Master stalking and tree stand techniques, utilize camouflage, and choose the right gear for successful hunts. Compete in tournaments for in-game rewards and real cash prizes.

**Highlights:** Realistic deer hunting simulation, Stalking and tree stand hunts, Requires camouflage and hunting techniques, Choose bows, arrows, and camouflage, Tournaments with real cash prizes, Over 100 hunts with increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 2500 OBucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5500 OBucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11250 OBucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2250 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 28000 OBucks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5600 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11500 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Buy 57500 OBucks | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🎯 Realistic hunting simulator mechanics
- 🛠️ Wide variety of equipment and customization options
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to understand
- 🏆 Competitive mode with real cash prizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive pay-to-win monetization model
- 🐛 Unrealistic arrow physics and drop mechanics
- 🎯 Inaccurate bow sight calibration and aiming system
- ⚡ Energy system doesn't regenerate properly
- 🚫 Frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or crashes on startup
- Sign-in screen freezes and won't allow progression
- Energy never restores despite waiting overnight
- Arrow trajectory doesn't match sight pins
- Arrows fall short of target or miss despite accurate aim

**Requested features**

- Ability to sight in and calibrate bows properly
- Arrow recovery system after harvesting animals
- Adjustable sights for different arrow grains and ranges
- Improved energy regeneration system or removal of energy mechanic
- More diverse hunting locations and scenery


### Duckz!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckz/id1298434149)

Experience realistic duck hunting with a first-person shooter. Travel to various locations, hunt on foot or from a truck, and upgrade your arsenal with new shotguns. Features automatic aiming with a tap-to-shoot mechanic and accurate shot string physics for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** First-person duck hunting, Hunt on foot or from truck, Automatic aiming, tap to shoot, Accurate shot string physics, Upgradeable shotguns, Travel to different lands

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack Of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Realistic shooting mechanics
- 🏆 Satisfying progression and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of customization and control options
- 💰 Excessive in-game ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🕹️ Repetitive and limited gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on loading screens
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent performance and glitches
- Saved progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more hunting locations and environments
- Introduce different animal species to hunt
- Allow players to manually aim and control the gun
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hunter 2017 free?

Bow Hunter 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duckz! free?

Duckz! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Hunter 2017 or Duckz!?

Duckz! is rated higher. Bow Hunter 2017 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Duckz! averages 4.5 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Bow Hunter 2017 or Duckz! have ads?

Duckz! shows ads; Bow Hunter 2017 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Hunter 2017 or Duckz!?

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, and Duckz! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bow Hunter 2017 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Duckz! on September 21, 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.*