# DeerCast vs Beach Report

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beach Report at none against DeerCast's 5. Beach Report also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). DeerCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Beach Report asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beach Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeerCast has 7.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DeerCast ships an update every 3 weeks, Beach Report weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeerCast | Beach Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deercast-prep-predict-pursue/id1425879996/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-report/id6800129566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GSM Outdoors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813997223) | [Dexco, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800129568) |

## What reviewers say

### DeerCast

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Weather, #19 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


### Beach Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-report/id6800129566)

Get real-time beach conditions, including surf, tides, UV index, and safety flags for over 200 US beaches. Plan your perfect beach day with up-to-the-minute data and helpful safety information.

**Highlights:** Real-time beach conditions, Surf and wave height, Tide predictions, UV index and safety tips, Beach safety flags, Live beach cameras, Offline access

**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 Beach Report free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeerCast or Beach Report?

Beach Report is rated higher. DeerCast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Beach Report averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do DeerCast or Beach Report have ads?

Beach Report shows ads; DeerCast does not.

### Which is updated more often, DeerCast or Beach Report?

DeerCast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beach Report weekly. Most recently, DeerCast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Beach Report 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.*