# Stact vs CDFW License

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDFW License at 35% against Stact's 0%. CDFW License also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (99 vs 3). Stact's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CDFW License holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDFW License has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Stact's written reviews are positive against 35% of CDFW License's.

Stact ships an update every 13 months, CDFW License every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stact | CDFW License |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stact-event-manager/id1384754156/reviews) | **[2.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdfw-license/id6450827501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#210** |
| Size | 374 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoardScore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236214423) | [RA Outdoors, LLC, d/b/a Aspira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351637760) |

## What reviewers say

### Stact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stact-event-manager/id1384754156)

This app allows organizers to create, manage, and broadcast entire sports tournaments and events from their mobile devices. It supports a wide range of sports, from individual judging events to team sports, and provides real-time results and rankings for fans.

**Highlights:** Event and tournament builder, Built-in registration system, Live results broadcasting, Judge and team scoring, Participant and roster management, Schedule creation and editing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CDFW License

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdfw-license/id6450827501)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Manage your California fishing and hunting licenses, preference points, and access permits. This official app allows you to view and store all your important wildlife documents in one convenient place.

**Highlights:** View fishing licenses, View hunting licenses, Store preference points, Access permits, Manage drawing applications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Digital license access
- 👍 No more physical licenses
- 👍 App works as intended
- 👍 Good start for mobile feature
- 👍 Clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Account creation issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 ID verification errors
- 🐛 Cannot link existing accounts
- 🐛 Repetitive info dumps

**Reported bugs**

- Error 403 when trying to buy
- Cannot associate ID info (DL, passport)
- App autofilled random password
- Login fails in app but works on website
- App says no active licenses when user has them

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Wallet support
- Consolidate info dumps for efficiency
- Allow account creation directly in app
- Retain login credentials
- Add lobster reporting functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stact free?

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

### Is CDFW License free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stact or CDFW License?

CDFW License is rated higher. Stact averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CDFW License averages 2.8 from 99 ratings.

### Do Stact or CDFW License have ads?

Neither Stact nor CDFW License shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stact or CDFW License?

Stact ships an update every 13 months, and CDFW License every 5 months. Most recently, Stact was updated on November 2, 2026 and CDFW License on November 3, 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.*