# DeerCast vs Shooting Light

The clearest difference is price: DeerCast at Free against Shooting Light's $2.99. DeerCast also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 24) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Shooting Light's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DeerCast is free to download; Shooting Light costs $2.99 up front. DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Shooting Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DeerCast against 4.6 for Shooting Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeerCast has 7.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of DeerCast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shooting Light's.

DeerCast ships an update every 3 weeks, Shooting Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeerCast | Shooting Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deercast-prep-predict-pursue/id1425879996/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-light-hunt-clock/id1553587857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #17 |
| Size | 173 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GSM Outdoors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813997223) | [37 South, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545527076) |

## What reviewers say

### DeerCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deercast-prep-predict-pursue/id1425879996)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Weather, #16 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hourly whitetail deer movement predictions based on weather data. It offers advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools for hunters, and a community forum for sharing hunting experiences and advice.

**Highlights:** Hourly deer movement predictions, Advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools, Property line and hunting land maps, Anatomical deer tracking advice, Hunting articles and community forum

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeerCast Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Elite | $29.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Elite + | $49.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Unlimited | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate deer movement predictions
- 🚀 Comprehensive hunting data in one app
- 💡 Helpful features like wind check and shot tracker
- 🔍 Customizable to local hunting areas
- 📽️ Informative videos and content from experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inaccurate predictions for some regions
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance and updates
- 🚫 Not available for Canadian users
- 🔍 Deer movement not always matching predictions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Incorrect sunrise/sunset times and moon phase information
- Deer movement predictions changing unexpectedly throughout the day

**Requested features**

- Ability to view forecast more than 5 days in advance
- Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed historical weather and deer movement data
- Improved app stability and performance


### Shooting Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-light-hunt-clock/id1553587857)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hunters with crucial first and last light times for their hunting excursions. It offers optional sunrise and sunset times, customizable notifications, and a helpful scheduler to plan your hunt precisely. Tailor light offsets to match specific hunting area regulations.

**Highlights:** First and last light times, Optional sunrise/sunset times, Customizable notifications, Hunt planning scheduler, Adjustable light offsets, Supports various game types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeerCast free?

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

### Is Shooting Light free?

Shooting Light costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DeerCast or Shooting Light?

Shooting Light is rated higher. DeerCast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Shooting Light averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do DeerCast or Shooting Light have ads?

Neither DeerCast nor Shooting Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeerCast or Shooting Light?

DeerCast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shooting Light every 4 months. Most recently, DeerCast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shooting Light on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DeerCast or Shooting Light?

DeerCast currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Shooting Light at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*