# DuckSmart vs DuckCast

The clearest difference is rating: DuckSmart at 5.0 against DuckCast's 4.2. DuckSmart also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and ratings volume (40 vs 5). DuckCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuckSmart sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month 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.

DuckSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuckSmart has 40 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DuckSmart's written reviews are positive against 80% of DuckCast's.

DuckSmart ships an update every 9 days, DuckCast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuckSmart | DuckCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckcast/id6800961822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mallard Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877925448) | [Haynes & Martin Strategies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800961824) |

## What reviewers say

### DuckSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducksmart/id6759299102)

This app helps waterfowl hunters make informed decisions by analyzing weather, environmental factors, and providing tools for scouting and journaling. It offers a hunt prediction score, species identification, and personal mapping to enhance preparation and success in the field.

**Highlights:** Weather-based hunt prediction, Sunrise & environmental timing, Personal hunt mapping, Hunt journaling, Duck species identification, Subscription plans

**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 |


### 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 DuckSmart free?

DuckSmart 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, DuckSmart or DuckCast?

DuckSmart is rated higher. DuckSmart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while DuckCast averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do DuckSmart or DuckCast have ads?

DuckSmart shows ads; DuckCast does not.

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

DuckSmart ships an update every 9 days, and DuckCast every 3 days. Most recently, DuckSmart was updated on October 16, 2026 and DuckCast on October 14, 2026.

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