# Flockstar vs ECOXGEAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flockstar at 81% against ECOXGEAR's 0%. Flockstar also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (142 vs 13). ECOXGEAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flockstar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ECOXGEAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flockstar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flockstar has 142 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Flockstar's written reviews are positive against 0% of ECOXGEAR's.

Flockstar ships an update every 3 weeks, ECOXGEAR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flockstar | ECOXGEAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockstar/id1616673315/reviews)** | [2.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoxgear/id6745922257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flockstar Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437291587) | [Grace Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324628527) |

## What reviewers say

### Flockstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockstar/id1616673315)

Manage your poultry operations with a comprehensive system for breeding, flock management, and production analytics. Track eggs, bird lineage, expenses, and sales to optimize your business. Syncs across all devices for easy access.

**Highlights:** Track eggs and breeding pen performance, Full lineage tracking for birds, Bulk bird creation and updates, Log daily egg production, Expense and sales tracking, Task manager with reminders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keeper Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Breeder Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Keeper Plan - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Breeder Plan - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access - Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👏🏻 Excellent for neurodivergent users
- 📊 Comprehensive tracking features
- 🔍 Detailed data and analytics
- 💻 Seamless desktop and mobile experience
- 🤖 Helpful for managing larger flocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🖼️ Limited photo upload options
- 🔢 Difficulty adding new chicks in bulk
- 🔍 Lacking individual tracking for breeding pens
- 🔄 Inability to edit or correct past entries

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss issues after app updates or device changes
- Occasional UI freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to import existing records via CSV
- Option to leave 'laid by' and 'flock' fields blank in bulk entries
- Automatic addition of hatched chicks to designated 'Chick' flock
- Designated area for tracking deceased birds
- Push notifications for hatch reminders


### ECOXGEAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoxgear/id6745922257)

Control your SoundExtreme LED lights with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, patterns, and speed. Create custom scenes and group multiple devices for synchronized control. Password protection ensures secure access to your lighting system.

**Highlights:** Select LED brightness, colors, patterns, and speed, Create custom LED patterns, Group multiple devices for synchronized control, Create and save custom lighting scenes, Customize device and zone names, Password-protected access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flockstar free?

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

### Is ECOXGEAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flockstar or ECOXGEAR?

Flockstar is rated higher. Flockstar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while ECOXGEAR averages 2.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Flockstar or ECOXGEAR have ads?

Neither Flockstar nor ECOXGEAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flockstar or ECOXGEAR?

Flockstar ships an update every 3 weeks, and ECOXGEAR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flockstar was updated on November 3, 2026 and ECOXGEAR on October 30, 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.*
