# HuntFishNY vs TackleBoxApp

The clearest difference is rating: TackleBoxApp at 4.0 against HuntFishNY's 2.1. TackleBoxApp also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). HuntFishNY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (356 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TackleBoxApp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. HuntFishNY asks for nothing beyond the download.

TackleBoxApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HuntFishNY has 356 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of HuntFishNY's written reviews are positive against 0% of TackleBoxApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HuntFishNY ships an update every 6 weeks, TackleBoxApp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HuntFishNY | TackleBoxApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntfishny/id1151964202/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tackleboxapp/id6752676843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **12.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gordon-Darby, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689831736) | [ironclad apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789671236) |

## What reviewers say

### HuntFishNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntfishny/id1151964202)

Access your New York State hunting and fishing licenses, report game harvests, and find essential information for sportsmen and women. Includes detailed fishing regulations, stocking data, and access site details.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to sporting licenses and permits, Submit game harvest reports, View harvest report history, Access hunting and fishing regulations, Waterbody-specific fishing information, Fishing access site details, Sunrise/Sunset information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to have all licenses in one place
- 👍 Easy to view license expiration and purchase history
- 🎯 Helpful for reporting harvest

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔑 Login and password issues
- 📱 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🚫 Doesn't work consistently or at all for many users

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot select county for harvest reporting
- Licenses not showing up in the app
- Frequent crashes and freezes on login and other actions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to purchase licenses directly in the app
- Integrate with mobile wallet for quick access to licenses
- Improve offline functionality and map features


### TackleBoxApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tackleboxapp/id6752676843)

This app helps anglers meticulously organize their fishing gear, including lures and accessories. It allows for full customization of organization methods and tracks inventory levels to remind users when to restock. Data syncs across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Organize fishing lures and gear, Customizable organization methods, Track tackle inventory, Restock reminders, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TackleBox Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HuntFishNY free?

HuntFishNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TackleBoxApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HuntFishNY or TackleBoxApp?

TackleBoxApp is rated higher. HuntFishNY averages 2.1 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while TackleBoxApp averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do HuntFishNY or TackleBoxApp have ads?

Neither HuntFishNY nor TackleBoxApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HuntFishNY or TackleBoxApp?

HuntFishNY ships an update every 6 weeks, and TackleBoxApp every 4 days. Most recently, HuntFishNY was updated on November 2, 2026 and TackleBoxApp on October 30, 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.*