# Critter Trax - Animal Tracks

> Offline wildlife track and scat identification guide for North America. (iPhone/iPad app by Jay Palmer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-trax-animal-tracks/id348693372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jay Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/341444644)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-trax-animal-tracks/id348693372/reviews.md

## What is Critter Trax?

CritterTrax is an iPhone/iPod Touch application for use as a wild game tracking/identification application, especially for North America.  With over 50 pictures of wild game tracks, scat and photos such as Turkey, Whitetail Deer, Weasel, Mink, Moose, Coyotes, and many, many more, you will be able to identify animals while camping, hiking, hunting, or sitting in your easy chair at home.  

-- Features

*  Scrollable list of tracks or scat for quick, easy identification
*  Drill down on animals and find out their North American Distribution via map
*  Built in photos of animals so no need for internet connection
*  Quick Facts details about each animal with information such as Height, Weight, Diet, etc.
*  Links to Wikipedia for each animal if you are in a location that has internet access (not required)
*  Simple, intuitive interface
*  Simple track identification quiz provided with 5 random questions each time to help you learn the animals.
*  Internet access NOT REQUIRED for features (except link to Wikipedia on the Quick Facts page needs internet connection to get additional information directly from Wikipedia if desired)

## Key features

- Wildlife track and scat identification
- Over 50 images of tracks and scat
- North American distribution maps
- Animal quick facts (height, weight, diet)
- Offline functionality (except Wikipedia links)
- Track identification quiz

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-trax-animal-tracks/id348693372/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I’m stupider

*2020-12-23, version 2.0.9*

I’m stupider after using this. Who made it a 6 year old?

### 2/5 — Interactive?

*2019-10-05, version 2.0.6*

The app is not interactive.  One should be able to upload a photo for ID. Also missing certain animals e.g. badger

### 2/5 — Missing Mountain Goat

*2019-08-05, version 2.0.6*

Too bad this is the only app for scat. It’s a very lame app. Missing the very common in Colorado Mtn Goat. All other info is very minimal with only one photo of each not even showing the differences by sex.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2013-07-05, version 1.2.7*

Exact same picture used for Raccon and Elk skat.  Poor job guys, really poor.

### 5/5 — Awesome 

*2012-11-04, version 1.2.7*

This app is just plain awesome. I'm a big hunter and with this app I can see what tracks are out in the woods and what animal they came from. The same with the animal  too! I love this app and Critter Call. Keep adding new animals because everyone loves this app  I also like the fact that you guys put big there! Keep the updates comin 

### 5/5 — Just what the Tracker ordered!

*2012-08-03, version 1.2.7*

If you spot a track and can't identify it this is the app that will tell you what it is. Critter Trax is easy to use and has the best selection of pictures and drawings to identify tracks.

### 5/5 — Crittertrax

*2012-02-04, version 1.2.6*

I needed a set of different tracks. I looked in the app store, and found this app. It gives you an animal's range in north america, a picture of its poo, it's tracks, a picture of the animal, and let's you listen to what it sounds like! There are 43 different animals to choose from!   Including bigfoot! I highly recommend this app! It's awesome!

### 3/5 — Pretty good app

*2011-10-31, version 1.2.6*

Good info and good pictures. Still didn't identify the scat in the yard though. Probably because diet variation can really change appearances. For instance, the black bears around here eat a lot of blackberries and apples. Pretty obvious to tell which is in season. So more pictures would be good. Would be nice if the app had info about gender differences too.

And if the devs had the budget, a social scat catalog would be great. Tagged and geotagged photos in Flickr or wherever with community identification, comments, ratings, etc would be a great way to create a larger knowledge base.

(By the way, I resisted many scatological puns and double entendres. It was tough, the temptation is strong. I'm sure you can fill in the blanks easily enough!)

### 4/5 — Always Crashes

*2011-07-10, version 1.2.4*

Great Game but crashes while scrolling!!

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2011-06-17, version 1.2.4*

This is a good app for .99 but it crashes when your scrolling through the list of tracks.  Otherwise its 
cute and the kids like it.

## Frequently asked questions about Critter Trax

### What animals can I identify with Critter Trax?

Critter Trax features over 50 images of wild game tracks, scat, and photos, including animals like Turkey, Whitetail Deer, Weasel, Mink, Moose, and Coyotes, primarily focusing on North American species.

### Does Critter Trax require an internet connection?

No, Critter Trax is designed for offline use. All core features, including track identification, animal photos, and distribution maps, are available without an internet connection. Only links to Wikipedia for additional information require internet access.

### How does the track identification quiz work in Critter Trax?

The Critter Trax quiz provides 5 random questions each time you play, testing your knowledge of animal tracks and helping you learn to identify them more effectively.

### What kind of information is available for each animal in Critter Trax?

For each animal, Critter Trax provides 'Quick Facts' including details such as height, weight, and diet. You can also access North American distribution maps and links to Wikipedia for more in-depth information if you have an internet connection.

### What devices is Critter Trax compatible with?

Critter Trax is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How often is Critter Trax updated?

The latest version, 2.0.9, was released on November 16, 2019. Updates typically focus on improving features and content for the app.

### What is the age rating for Critter Trax?

Critter Trax has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in wildlife.

### What is the price of Critter Trax?

Critter Trax is a paid application, available for $0.99.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0.9 — 2019-11-16

fix for sounds not playing in iOS 13+

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## More apps by Jay Palmer

- [Critter Call](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-call/id341444641)

All apps by Jay Palmer: https://appshunter.io/developer/341444644

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