# HLRBO vs BlindBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: BlindBuddy at 4.2 against HLRBO's 2.9. BlindBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). HLRBO's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (56 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HLRBO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $149.00 per year and BlindBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlindBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HLRBO has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of HLRBO's written reviews are positive against 67% of BlindBuddy's.

HLRBO ships an update fortnightly, BlindBuddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HLRBO | BlindBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hlrbo/id6742031788/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindbuddy/id6756201141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hunting Land Rentals by Owner, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796445658) | [ROBERT ANTHONY HANSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859114573) |

## What reviewers say

### HLRBO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hlrbo/id6742031788)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Discover and lease private hunting land across the nation. Hunters can find available properties, receive alerts, and secure leases. Landowners can list their land and connect with verified hunters for a secure leasing experience.

**Highlights:** Find private hunting land, Lease hunting properties, Land availability alerts, Connect with landowners, Digital lease finalization, Manage leased properties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HLRBO Subscription Silver | $149.00 | per year |
| HLRBO Subscription Gold | $219.00 | per year |
| HLRBO Subscription Platinum | $269.00 | per year |


### BlindBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindbuddy/id6756201141)

This app uses federal band recovery data and AI-driven weather analysis to predict optimal duck hunting conditions. It maps public lands, boat ramps, and provides legal shooting hours. Capture and share your successful hunts with detailed condition logs.

**Highlights:** 1M+ band recovery records on interactive map, AI-powered weather analysis for hunting conditions, Public lands and boat ramp mapping, GPS-precise legal shooting hours, Hunt camera with condition logging, Supports all four flyways

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlindBuddy Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| BlindBuddy Pro Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |
| BlindBuddy Pro Lifetime | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HLRBO free?

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

### Is BlindBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HLRBO or BlindBuddy?

BlindBuddy is rated higher. HLRBO averages 2.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while BlindBuddy averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do HLRBO or BlindBuddy have ads?

Neither HLRBO nor BlindBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HLRBO or BlindBuddy?

HLRBO ships an update fortnightly, and BlindBuddy every 3 days. Most recently, HLRBO was updated on October 28, 2026 and BlindBuddy on October 22, 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.*