# Hunt Regs vs HuntReady

The clearest difference is rating: HuntReady at 4.9 against Hunt Regs's 3.3. HuntReady also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Hunt Regs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (66 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunt Regs sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and HuntReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HuntReady holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hunt Regs's written reviews are positive against 100% of HuntReady's.

Hunt Regs ships an update every 3 weeks, HuntReady every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunt Regs | HuntReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunt-regs/id1599506822/reviews) | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntready/id6593659383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 600 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunt Regs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599506824) | [Ken Boone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647854805) |

## What reviewers say

### Hunt Regs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunt-regs/id1599506822)

This app helps hunters stay legal by providing specific regulations for their location and species. It also allows users to record hunting data, analyze patterns through graphs, and access a 14-day weather forecast. Users can also report poaching incidents.

**Highlights:** Location-specific hunting regulations, Hunting journal with data entry, Pattern analysis with graphing, 14-day hourly weather forecast, Poaching reporting forms, Filter journal entries by multiple variables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Michigan | $9.99 | per year |
| Minnesota | $9.99 | per year |
| Ohio | $9.99 | per year |
| Pennsylvania | $9.99 | per year |
| Alabama | $9.99 | per year |
| Florida | $9.99 | per year |
| Georgia | $9.99 | per year |
| West Virginia | $9.99 | per year |
| Regulations for Tennessee | $9.99 | per year |
| New Hampshire | $9.99 | per year |
| Indiana | $9.99 | per year |
| Strike Smart Journal | $14.99 | per year |
| WV Strike Smart | $14.99 | per year |
| Texas | $29.99 | per year |
| WV Elite | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Strike Smart Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |


### HuntReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntready/id6593659383)

This app helps hunters create and manage packing checklists for various hunting trips. It offers category-based item selection, customizable lists, and the ability to create multiple lists for different hunting scenarios, ensuring you're always prepared.

**Highlights:** Category-based item selection, Customizable packing lists, Multiple lists for different hunts, Check off packed items, Add custom items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HuntReady Ad Removal | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hunt Regs free?

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

### Is HuntReady free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hunt Regs or HuntReady?

HuntReady is rated higher. Hunt Regs averages 3.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while HuntReady averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do Hunt Regs or HuntReady have ads?

HuntReady shows ads; Hunt Regs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hunt Regs or HuntReady?

Hunt Regs ships an update every 3 weeks, and HuntReady every 2 days. Most recently, Hunt Regs was updated on October 27, 2026 and HuntReady on October 24, 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.*