# Ducks Unlimited vs DuckSmart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DuckSmart at 100% against Ducks Unlimited's 28%. DuckSmart also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Ducks Unlimited's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (141 vs 43). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuckSmart sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Ducks Unlimited asks for nothing beyond the download.

DuckSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Ducks Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuckSmart's.

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, DuckSmart weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ducks Unlimited | DuckSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducks-unlimited/id563665674/reviews) | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ducks Unlimited, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430962978) | [Mallard Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877925448) |

## 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


### DuckSmart

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

This app provides waterfowl hunters with critical data to make informed decisions. It analyzes weather, environmental factors, and personal hunting history to offer predictions and insights for successful hunts. Features include hunt mapping, journaling, and species identification.

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

**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 Ducks Unlimited free?

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

### Is DuckSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ducks Unlimited or DuckSmart?

DuckSmart is rated higher. Ducks Unlimited averages 3.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while DuckSmart averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do Ducks Unlimited or DuckSmart have ads?

Both Ducks Unlimited and DuckSmart show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ducks Unlimited or DuckSmart?

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, and DuckSmart weekly. Most recently, Ducks Unlimited was updated on November 1, 2026 and DuckSmart on November 5, 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.*