Comparison

Predator Nation vs Derby Auction

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

Head to head
About

Predator Nation

Experience the excitement of predator hunting across continents, from foxes to wild exotics. Learn advanced calling techniques and discover the latest gear from top experts.

Highlights
  • Global predator hunting
  • Expert hunting advice
  • Calling techniques
  • Gear reviews
  • Hunting stories
Features
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Predator Nation HUNTING THE HUNTERS Join the legions discovering the intense thrills of calling and killing predators, from foxes and coyotes to bobcats and wild exotics across all continents. PREDATOR NATION features the top experts like Fred Eichler with dozens of pages filled with everything from chilling tales of dangerous predators to bone solid fundamentals for calling coyotes from coast to coast. Discover cutting edge calling techniques and all the newest gear to help you join in the fastest growing field of the hunting world. https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/terms-of-service https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/privacy/

About

Derby Auction

Participate in live auctions for competitive racing pigeons. View detailed pedigrees, race records, and images before bidding. Track your winnings and connect with a community of pigeon fanciers.

Highlights
  • Live pigeon auctions
  • View pedigrees and race records
  • High-quality pigeon images
  • Track winnings and purchases
  • Connect with pigeon fanciers
  • Secure and easy-to-use interface
Features
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Bid, win, and connect with the best in competitive pigeon racing. Derby Auction brings live auctions, trusted breeders, and top-performing racing pigeons to your fingertips. View pedigrees, race records, and high-quality images before placing your bid. Track winnings, monitor purchases, and join a nationwide community of passionate pigeon fanciers — all in one secure, easy-to-use app.

Screenshots

Predator Nation4 screens
Derby Auction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derby Auction at none against Predator Nation's 19. Derby Auction also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Predator Nation's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Predator Nation sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Derby Auction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Derby Auction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Predator Nation has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Predator Nation ships an update every 10 months, Derby Auction every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Predator Nation versus Derby Auction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredator NationDerby Auction
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB123 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKSE Sportsman Media, IncHandbid

Customer experience

Predator Nation

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Derby Auction

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Predator Nation

One-time19
  • Predator Nation #2 2012$4.99
  • Predator Nation #1 2013$4.99
  • Predator Nation #2 2013$4.99
Show 16 more
  • Predator Nation Winter/Spring 2014$4.99
  • Predator Nation 2015 #1$4.99
  • Predator Nation 2015 #2$4.99
  • Predator Nation #2 Fall/Winter 2014$4.99
  • Predator Nation 2016 #1$4.99
  • Predator Nation 2016 #2$4.99
  • Predator Nation 2018 #1$4.99
  • Hog Hunting 2022$5.99
  • Predator Nation #2 2020$5.99
  • Habitat 2022$7.99
  • Predator Nation 2023 #2$9.99
  • Predator Nation 2024 #1$9.99
  • Predator Nation 2026$9.99
  • Predator Nation 2023 #1$9.99
  • Predator Nation 2025$9.99
  • Predator Nation 2024 #2$9.99
None

Derby Auction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Predator Nation free?
Predator Nation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Derby Auction free?
Derby Auction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Predator Nation or Derby Auction?
Derby Auction is rated higher. Predator Nation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Derby Auction averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Predator Nation or Derby Auction have ads?
Neither Predator Nation nor Derby Auction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Predator Nation or Derby Auction?
Predator Nation ships an update every 10 months, and Derby Auction every 3 weeks. Most recently, Predator Nation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Derby Auction on October 8, 2026.

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