# Carry vs FlockHopper

The clearest difference is rating: FlockHopper at 4.7 against Carry's 3.0. FlockHopper also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 4) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). Carry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlockHopper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Carry asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlockHopper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlockHopper has 297 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Carry ships an update every 3 weeks, FlockHopper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carry | FlockHopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carry-aware/id6759115305/reviews) | **[4.7 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockhopper/id6762170253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 37 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JAMES C BORING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876956873) | [OpenRoad Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893221737) |

## What reviewers say

### Carry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carry-aware/id6759115305)

This app helps licensed concealed-carry permit holders stay informed about firearm restrictions. It uses GPS to alert users before they reach prohibited locations, providing state-specific legal context and detailed law references. Features include smart alerting, an interactive map, and offline functionality for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time location alerts for restricted areas, State-specific legal context and law summaries, Speed-aware filtering and dwell-time detection, Interactive map with color-coded restrictions, Search any address for nearby restricted locations, Offline map data and law references, Privacy-focused with on-device GPS processing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlockHopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockhopper/id6762170253)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Navigation, #86 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app provides two route options: the fastest and an alternative that avoids known automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera locations. It displays camera locations on the map and offers turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints. The app prioritizes user privacy with no account, sign-up, ads, or data sales.

**Highlights:** Dual route options (fastest vs. ALPR avoidance), ALPR camera locations displayed on map, Turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints, Background navigation, No account or sign-up required, No ads or third-party trackers, Self-hosted map tiles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil' Hopper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Certified FlockHopper | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mother Flocker | $24.99 | one-time |
| Un-Flock-Able | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carry free?

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

### Is FlockHopper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carry or FlockHopper?

FlockHopper is rated higher. Carry averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FlockHopper averages 4.7 from 297 ratings.

### Do Carry or FlockHopper have ads?

Neither Carry nor FlockHopper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carry or FlockHopper?

Carry ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlockHopper every 2 months. Most recently, Carry was updated on October 6, 2026 and FlockHopper on October 20, 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.*