# Ducks Unlimited vs Duck Tech

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duck Tech at 75% against Ducks Unlimited's 28%. Duck Tech also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.9 vs 3.4). Ducks Unlimited's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 39 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ducks Unlimited is free to download; Duck Tech costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Duck Tech holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ducks Unlimited has 141 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Ducks Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 75% of Duck Tech's.

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, Duck Tech every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ducks Unlimited | Duck Tech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducks-unlimited/id563665674/reviews) | **[3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-tech/id1421920348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 50 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ducks Unlimited, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430962978) | [GOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270297950) |

## What reviewers say

### Ducks Unlimited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducks-unlimited/id563665674)

This app is your essential companion for waterfowl hunting season. It provides tools for tracking migrations, logging hunts, identifying species, and staying informed about conservation efforts. Plan your hunts and connect with the community.

**Highlights:** Migration Map with real-time reports, Hunting tools (sunrise/sunset, weather), Waterfowler's Journal for logging hunts, Waterfowl species identification, DU Events finder, Stream DU media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and efficient design
- 👍 Great conservation app
- 🌟 Awesome update
- 👍 Exactly what users need
- 👍 Great layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New update is terrible
- 👎 App went back in time
- 👎 Honestly junk
- 👎 Lackluster sunrise feature
- 👎 New update is trash

**Reported bugs**

- Bird ID doesn't work for many species
- Sunrise feature is lackluster
- Log book moved to the internet is not user friendly
- Cannot write a report (button won't click)
- Journal is 'under construction' and unusable

**Requested features**

- Add YouTube to DuckDuckGo
- Add swan to species list
- Make membership card available in Apple Wallet
- Add more Canadian content (seasons, bag limits)
- Sync reports


### Duck Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-tech/id1421920348)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Master duck calling with expert instruction and detailed breakdowns of seven essential duck sounds. Practice your calls using your device's microphone and access downloadable videos and hunting tips for success in the field.

**Highlights:** Expert instruction from a world champion, Breakdown of seven common duck sounds, Downloadable video lessons, Microphone recording for practice, Hunting tips by duck sound, Pro tips from experienced hunters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ducks Unlimited free?

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

### Is Duck Tech free?

Duck Tech costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ducks Unlimited or Duck Tech?

Duck Tech is rated higher. Ducks Unlimited averages 3.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Duck Tech averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Ducks Unlimited or Duck Tech have ads?

Ducks Unlimited shows ads; Duck Tech does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ducks Unlimited or Duck Tech?

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, and Duck Tech every 39 months. Most recently, Ducks Unlimited was updated on October 20, 2026 and Duck Tech on October 14, 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.*