Comparison

Game Calls NZ vs SKILLBOOST

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

Head to head
About

Game Calls NZ

Features
Currently charting
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Game Calls NZ gives you instant access to clear, clean game calls wherever you are. It contains more species and sounds than any other app or caller on the market — call in different types of deer, duck, pig, goat, sheep, & more with the press of a button. All calls are accessible offline — Give yourself an edge this hunting season, no more bulky callers, just clear sounds to call in the game you’re seeking. ---------- FEATURES ---------- • Simple and intuitive interface with instant access to calls. • Topographical map showing DOC permitted hunting areas, identified habitats of larger species, DOC huts, campsites & tracks. • Descriptive call titles to assist with ease of access. • All sounds have been professionally mixed to ensure uniform volume levels. • Each sound is loopable. • Alert sound to notify other hunters if you are lost or present in the area. --------- Animal & Bird Sounds Include: ---------- • Red Deer • Sika Deer • Fallow Deer • Rusa Deer • Sambar Deer • Wapiti • Whitetail Deer • Wild Boar • Feral Goat • Feral Sheep • Mallard Duck • Paradise Duck • Pheasant • Magpie • Canada Goose • Californian Quail • Partridge • Peacock • Pigeon • Pukeko • Wild Turkey Don't just take our word for it... Here are some experiences from our users: ---------- ***** ---------- This app has saved me several hundred bucks and now I don't need an electronic game caller. It really gets the stags going and I've now got all the calls I need in one app! :) - gnixnz ---------- ***** ---------- I got this just before duck shooting and played around with paradise and mallard duck calls and after playing them on a Bluetooth speaker we had ducks land. - Bigtreehunter For best results, we recommend using Game Calls with an amplified Bluetooth speaker. You can set it up to call the animals indirectly or alternatively positioned alongside your decoys.

About

SKILLBOOST

This app provides basketball players with personalized, structured workouts to improve their solo training. It generates drills based on your player profile and skill level, turning practice into a gamified experience with progress tracking and rewards.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout generation
  • 140+ drill library
  • Player profile customization
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Skill level adjustment
  • Workout history
Features
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Consistency > complexity. Start focusing on real reps instead of scrolling for drills. SKILLBOOST gives basketball players personalized workouts so you always know what to do when you train alone. 1) Build your player profile 2) Get workouts generated for your game 3) Watch yourself actually improve as you stay consistent. The app is built by a former college player, and every drill video is performed on‑court by the creator. You get simple, proven drills that actually translate to games, no gimmicks or flashy training sessions, just structured work. HOW TO GET STARTED During onboarding, you set your position and play-style, how often you want to work out, workout length, focus areas, and your skill level and self-ratings. SKILLBOOST uses your answers to generate workouts from a 140+ drill library, so every session fits how you play. If sessions are consistently marked either easy or hard, then SKILLBOOST will suggest you change your skill levels in your profile. You can view every workout you have completed in your history, explore all drills in the library, and adjust your profile at any time. LEVEL UP Earn stats and level up as you complete workouts, and unlock badges as you stay consistent. SKILLBOOST turns boring solo training into a game you can win by showing up and doing the work. PRICING SKILLBOOST is free to download. Unlock full access with a subscription: Both plans include a 1‑week free trial. Monthly: $9.99 per month Yearly: $79.99 per year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Game Calls NZ4 screens
SKILLBOOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SKILLBOOST at Free against Game Calls NZ's $2.99. Game Calls NZ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On 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

SKILLBOOST is free to download; Game Calls NZ costs $2.99 up front. SKILLBOOST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Game Calls NZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Game Calls NZ versus SKILLBOOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Calls NZSKILLBOOST
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrant NicholsonParks McLain

In-app purchases

None

Game Calls NZ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SKILLBOOST

Subscriptions2
  • SKILLBOOST Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SKILLBOOST Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Game Calls NZ free?
Game Calls NZ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKILLBOOST free?
SKILLBOOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Game Calls NZ or SKILLBOOST have ads?
Neither Game Calls NZ nor SKILLBOOST shows ads.

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