# My Duck Log vs DuckSmart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DuckSmart at 100% against My Duck Log's 46%. DuckSmart also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). My Duck Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (192 vs 41). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Duck Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DuckSmart sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DuckSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of My Duck Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuckSmart's.

My Duck Log ships an update every 6 weeks, DuckSmart every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Duck Log | DuckSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-duck-log/id475685986/reviews) | **[5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven James](https://appshunter.io/developer/475685989) | [Mallard Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877925448) |

## What reviewers say

### My Duck Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-duck-log/id475685986)

Easily record and track your hunting results, including daily, seasonal, and all-time totals. Add photos, weather data, and identify waterfowl species with detailed guides. Share your successes and manage your hunting locations.

**Highlights:** Track daily, seasonal, and all-time totals, Add photos and weather data, Identify waterfowl species, Name and track results by blind, Delete individual entries, Share hunting results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features and Hide Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### DuckSmart

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

This app helps waterfowl hunters make informed decisions by analyzing weather, environmental factors, and providing tools for scouting and journaling. It offers a hunt prediction score, species identification, and personal mapping to enhance preparation and success in the field.

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

**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 My Duck Log free?

My Duck Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DuckSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Duck Log or DuckSmart?

DuckSmart is rated higher. My Duck Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while DuckSmart averages 5.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do My Duck Log or DuckSmart have ads?

DuckSmart shows ads; My Duck Log does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Duck Log or DuckSmart?

My Duck Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and DuckSmart every 11 days. Most recently, My Duck Log was updated on October 24, 2026 and DuckSmart on October 25, 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.*