# BlindBook vs DuckSmart

The clearest difference is ads: BlindBook at none against DuckSmart's shown. DuckSmart's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlindBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DuckSmart sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BlindBook against 4.9 for DuckSmart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of BlindBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuckSmart's.

BlindBook ships an update every 4 days, DuckSmart weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindBook | DuckSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindbook-hunt-log-platform/id6751916153/reviews)** | [4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WaterfowlAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837513107) | [Mallard Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877925448) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindbook-hunt-log-platform/id6751916153)

Log all your hunting activities, from tracking harvests and weather to scouting locations with detailed maps. This app helps you manage your hunting season, including waterfowl identification and club or outfitter management features.

**Highlights:** Log hunts with photos and harvest records, Scout locations with satellite maps and pins, Track wind, weather, and shooting hours, Identify duck species with camera (WingID), Manage hunting crews, clubs, and outfitters, Offline mapping for remote areas, Store hunting licenses and track expirations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlindBook Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| BlindBook Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| BlindBook Pro + WU | $119.99 | per year |
| BlindBook Pro + WU | $149.99 | per year |


### 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 BlindBook free?

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

### Is DuckSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlindBook or DuckSmart?

BlindBook is rated higher. BlindBook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DuckSmart averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do BlindBook or DuckSmart have ads?

DuckSmart shows ads; BlindBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlindBook or DuckSmart?

BlindBook ships an update every 4 days, and DuckSmart weekly. Most recently, BlindBook was updated on November 5, 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.*