Comparison

Ducks Unlimited vs HuntProof

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ducks Unlimited

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
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The official Ducks Unlimited App - your ultimate companion for waterfowl season. Track migrations, log hunts, identify species, and stay connected with DU conservation efforts across North America. Whether you’re scouting tomorrow’s blind or planning your next DU event, the DU App puts every tool you need right at your fingertips. Key Features: - Migration Map: View reports from DU biologists, field editors, and other hunters in real time - plus submit your own. - Hunting Tools: Get sunrise/sunset data, weather, snow cover, and season info for your location. - Waterfowler’s Journal: Log hunts, track conditions, record harvests by species, and relive your best days afield. - Waterfowl ID: Browse photos, calls, and detailed info on North America’s most popular duck and goose species. - DU Events: Find and register for local and national Ducks Unlimited events near you. - DU Media: Stream DU TV, DU Films, and podcasts anytime, anywhere. - Create a free My DU profile for exclusive features and member content. Join the community that conserves wetlands and waterfowl for future generations. Download the DU App today and take Ducks Unlimited wherever your next hunt leads.

About

HuntProof

This app helps waterfowl and upland bird hunters predict bird migrations and log hunts. It analyzes weather, location, and past success data to optimize future hunting trips. Features include a migration predictor, detailed hunt logs, and state regulations access.

Highlights
  • Waterfowl Migration Predictor
  • Detailed Hunt Log Journal
  • Photo Uploads per Hunt
  • Gobble Meter for Turkey
  • Digital Tags & Licenses
  • State Regulations Access
  • Yearly Harvest Summaries
Features
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HuntProof: The Ultimate Duck, Goose & Upland Hunting App Welcome to HuntProof — the most powerful waterfowl and upland hunting app built by hunters, for hunters. Whether you chase ducks, geese, or upland birds, HuntProof helps you predict migrations, log every hunt, and turn past experience into future success. Designed for serious duck, goose, and upland bird hunters, HuntProof combines migration data, weather analytics, and detailed hunt logs — all in one easy-to-use mobile platform. WHY HUNTERS LOVE HUNTPROOF SMARTER WATERFOWL HUNTS Track every duck and goose hunt with detailed weather, location, and success data. The Migration Predictor analyzes conditions and scores each day for hunting potential — helping you decide when to hit the blind for the best results. POWERFUL UPLAND & WATERFOWL HUNT LOG Log every hunt in detail. HuntProof automatically captures GPS coordinates, weather, wind, and pressure while you record notes, upload up to 15 photos, and tag your location. Review past hunts by lake levels, hide types, or conditions to find what works best — and repeat your success. MIGRATION PREDICTOR (15-DAY FORECAST) Plan smarter hunts with the exclusive Waterfowl Migration Predictor. This advanced algorithm uses years of harvest data and current weather trends to generate a daily migration score, so you know exactly when ducks and geese are on the move. GOBBLE METER – PERFECT FOR TURKEY SEASON Planning your spring hunts? The Gobble Meter predicts the best mornings to hear turkeys gobble using real-time weather and barometric pressure. UPLAND HUNTING MADE EASY For pheasant, quail, and grouse hunters, HuntProof lets you log fields, cover types, and bird encounters. Track your dog’s performance, mark productive covers, and plan better hunts year after year. KEY FEATURES • Waterfowl Migration Predictor – See daily scores for duck and goose movement up to 15 days ahead. • Hunt Log Journal – Save and search detailed hunt records with 21 customizable data points. • Photo Uploads – Capture your spread, blind, and bird pile — up to 15 photos per hunt. • Gobble Meter – Forecasts the best days for turkey activity. • Tags & Licenses – Store digital copies of all your hunting permits and licenses. • State Regulations – Quickly access current hunting regulations for your state. • Yearly Harvest Summaries – Review your annual harvest totals and trends. WHY HUNTPROOF WORKS Birds are creatures of habit. HuntProof turns your real-world hunt data into a living, searchable journal — revealing patterns in bird movement, weather influence, and hunting success. Use it to plan hunts more efficiently, avoid unproductive trips, and consistently find birds. Whether you’re scouting ducks on flooded timber, calling geese over corn, or running dogs in upland fields, HuntProof helps you hunt smarter, not harder. DOWNLOAD HUNTPROOF TODAY Stop guessing. Start hunting smarter. Join thousands of serious duck, goose, and upland hunters using HuntProof to predict migrations, log hunts, and relive memories from every successful day in the field. HuntProof — the smarter way to hunt waterfowl and upland game. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://getterms.io/view/ph1IQ/tos/en-us Privacy Policy: https://getterms.io/view/ph1IQ/privacy/en-us

Screenshots

Ducks Unlimited4 screens
HuntProof4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HuntProof at 75% against Ducks Unlimited's 28%. HuntProof also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Ducks Unlimited's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HuntProof sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ducks Unlimited asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HuntProof holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Ducks Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 75% of HuntProof's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ducks Unlimited versus HuntProof: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDucks UnlimitedHuntProof
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (141 ratings)4.8 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings141 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDucks Unlimited, Inc.Nathan Marks20571898527

Customer experience

Ducks Unlimited

All ratings141 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral13.5%
Negative30.5%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral26.9%
Negative44.9%

HuntProof

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Ducks Unlimited

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • 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
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  • Lost all journal entries after deletion
  • Lost harvest information after logging out/in
  • Journal appears to have lost data
  • Location for sunset erased
  • Takes forever to load any page
  • Error occurred while communicating with the server
  • Log doesn't work (linked to account but unusable)
  • Buttons and links frequently don't work
  • Cannot view past journal entries
  • Journal wouldn't accept new hunt information
  • Cannot delete journal entries
  • Journal is glitchy, group count shows 0
  • App crashes when opening
  • Migration map doesn't work, reports don't load, crashes continuously
  • Cannot post migration reports
  • Cannot look at the map
  • App crashes when checking migration reports
  • App crashes when choosing a bird to ID
  • Cannot use duck ID reference without crashing
  • App crashes when opening
  • App crashes as soon as I open it
  • Audio doesn't work
  • Sunrise/Set times not available
  • Audio doesn't work in duck ID section
  • Audio doesn't work
  • Journal has issues with multiple bird species
  • Third bird entered didn't register, fourth used second species' data
  • Migration map always crashes on iPads and iPhones
  • Journal not updated for current season
  • App doesn't work on new iOS
  • WMA option won't scroll down to Tennessee
  • Audio doesn't work

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Update flyway migration reports
  • Reproduction rates estimation
  • Projected food plot outlooks
  • Add DU store in app
  • Allow searching by date range
  • Sort reports by distance from location
  • Specify distance from city/town or current location for reports
  • Add more reports for season numbers (species count)
  • Add 2016-17 Journal update
  • Add notification for local events
  • Divide bird tracking by species taken that year
  • Add Alaska to locations page

HuntProof

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ducks Unlimited

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HuntProof

Subscriptions4
  • MONTHLY PLAN14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ANNUAL PLAN14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 25% Off Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
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  • Kennel Tier 3 Annual$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Ducks Unlimited free?
Ducks Unlimited is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HuntProof free?
HuntProof is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ducks Unlimited or HuntProof?
HuntProof is rated higher. Ducks Unlimited averages 3.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while HuntProof averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.
Do Ducks Unlimited or HuntProof have ads?
Ducks Unlimited shows ads; HuntProof does not.
Which is updated more often, Ducks Unlimited or HuntProof?
Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, and HuntProof every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ducks Unlimited was updated on August 28, 2026 and HuntProof on September 23, 2026.

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