# HLRBO vs DuckCast

The clearest difference is rating: DuckCast at 4.2 against HLRBO's 2.9. DuckCast also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (80% vs 58%). HLRBO's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (56 vs 5). 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 DuckCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DuckCast 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 5, 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 80% of DuckCast's.

HLRBO ships an update fortnightly, DuckCast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HLRBO | DuckCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hlrbo/id6742031788/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckcast/id6800961822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hunting Land Rentals by Owner, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796445658) | [Haynes & Martin Strategies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800961824) |

## What reviewers say

### HLRBO

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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 |


### DuckCast

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

This app analyzes weather patterns and radar data to provide detailed forecasts for duck hunting regions. It scores hunting areas based on various environmental factors and offers insights into bird migration and local conditions. Users can plan trips, log hunts, and view live migration maps.

**Highlights:** Hunting region scoring (0-10), Radar analysis of bird mass, 14-day outlooks, Upstream migration watch, Live migration map, Trip planner, Hunt log

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HLRBO free?

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

### Is DuckCast free?

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

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

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

### Do HLRBO or DuckCast have ads?

Neither HLRBO nor DuckCast shows ads.

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

HLRBO ships an update fortnightly, and DuckCast every 3 days. Most recently, HLRBO was updated on October 25, 2026 and DuckCast on October 14, 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.*