# Duck Tech vs DuckSmart

The clearest difference is price: DuckSmart at Free against Duck Tech's $4.99. DuckSmart also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 39 months). Duck Tech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

DuckSmart is free to download; Duck Tech costs $4.99 up front. DuckSmart sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Duck Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

DuckSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Duck Tech's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuckSmart's.

Duck Tech ships an update every 39 months, DuckSmart weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duck Tech | DuckSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-tech/id1421920348/reviews) | **[5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270297950) | [Mallard Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877925448) |

## What reviewers say

### Duck Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-tech/id1421920348)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Master duck calling with expert instruction and detailed breakdowns of seven essential duck sounds. Practice your calls using your device's microphone and access downloadable videos and hunting tips for success in the field.

**Highlights:** Expert instruction from a world champion, Breakdown of seven common duck sounds, Downloadable video lessons, Microphone recording for practice, Hunting tips by duck sound, Pro tips from experienced hunters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DuckSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102)

This app provides waterfowl hunters with critical data to make informed decisions. It analyzes weather, environmental factors, and personal hunting history to offer predictions and insights for successful hunts. Features include hunt mapping, journaling, and species identification.

**Highlights:** Weather-based hunt prediction, Sunrise & environmental timing, Personal hunt mapping, Hunt journaling, Duck species identification

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ambasador Monthly Price | $8.99 | per month |
| DuckSmart Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DuckSmart Corporate Extra Seat | $29.99 | per year |
| Ambassador Access | $34.99 | per year |
| DuckSmart Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DuckSmart Group | $249.99 | per year |
| DuckSmart Corporate - 5+ Users | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duck Tech free?

Duck Tech costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DuckSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duck Tech or DuckSmart?

DuckSmart is rated higher. Duck Tech averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DuckSmart averages 5.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do Duck Tech or DuckSmart have ads?

DuckSmart shows ads; Duck Tech does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duck Tech or DuckSmart?

Duck Tech ships an update every 39 months, and DuckSmart weekly. Most recently, Duck Tech was updated on October 29, 2026 and DuckSmart on October 31, 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.*