# Ducks Unlimited vs DuckCast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DuckCast at 80% against Ducks Unlimited's 28%. DuckCast also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Ducks Unlimited's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (141 vs 6). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuckCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Ducks Unlimited asks for nothing beyond the download.

DuckCast holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ducks Unlimited has 141 ratings behind it against 6, 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 80% of DuckCast's.

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, DuckCast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ducks Unlimited | DuckCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducks-unlimited/id563665674/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckcast/id6800961822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ducks Unlimited, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430962978) | [Haynes & Martin Strategies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800961824) |

## 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


### DuckCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckcast/id6800961822)

This app analyzes weather and radar data to provide detailed forecasts and scores for duck hunting regions. It helps hunters understand migration patterns, predict bird activity, and plan their trips with hour-by-hour weather and wind information.

**Highlights:** Hunting region scores (0-10), Radar analysis of bird activity, 14-day outlook, Upstream migration watch, Hour-by-hour weather and wind, Live migration map, Trip planner, Hunt log

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Season Pass | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ducks Unlimited free?

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

### Is DuckCast free?

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

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

DuckCast is rated higher. Ducks Unlimited averages 3.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while DuckCast averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ducks Unlimited or DuckCast have ads?

Ducks Unlimited shows ads; DuckCast does not.

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

Ducks Unlimited ships an update every 5 weeks, and DuckCast every 3 days. Most recently, Ducks Unlimited was updated on November 1, 2026 and DuckCast on November 10, 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.*