# Map Marks — for Retriever Trainers

> Retriever training app for marking bird and blind placements. (iPhone/iPad app by Bill Pearson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marks/id1510269622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bill Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141588712)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 318 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marks/id1510269622/reviews.md

## What is Map Marks?

The Map Marks app  was designed specifically for anyone who trains retrievers. Use the app to record bird and blind placement for training setups, field trials, and hunt tests. Setups can easily be shared with friends (facebook post, email, etc).

	The exact location of a mark or blind is recorded by simply pressing the Map for 1 second. You choose the type of throw for each Mark – left, right, and angle in, square, or angle back.

 	Any Mark, Blind, or Mat can easily be erased or moved to a new location.

	Tap the settings icon to view a menu that will let you display your mark titles, distance, and your current location. Distances to each Mark and blind can be displayed in yards or meters. You also have the option of displaying the order that the marks were thrown OR picked up.

	The app maintains a chronological history of your saved setups.

## Key features

- Record bird and blind placements
- Set up sharing with friends
- Mark exact locations with a tap
- Choose throw types (left, right, angle, square)
- Erase or move marks, blinds, and mats
- Display mark titles, distance, and current location
- Save chronological history of setups

## Chart rankings

- #57 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Map Marks?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎯 Functional for training
- 🗺️ Great map system
- ✍️ Easy to record setups
- 📈 Nice way to track progress
- 📱 Useful for daily use

**Cons**

- ❓ Syncing between devices
- 🔧 Finger pressure issues
- 🗺️ Mapping system not up-to-date
- 🤔 Basic app, could be more
- ⚠️ Icon covers fall area

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App is broken
- Finger pressure not working outside
- Can't move drill markings once created

**Most requested features**

- Sync between phone and iPad
- More options to label locations
- More options like diversion bird/shot, retired gunner
- Ability to add decoys (round bales, etc.)
- Show arc of the throw
- Remove option to fix mistakes
- Create dog profiles and save retrieves
- Use same point for multiple retrieves
- Update without losing set-ups
- Type in an address to move map
- Search for locations
- Edit descriptions after saving
- Create a fall area (FA) and throw area (TA)
- Scale mark location for smaller icon
- Draw dog's track to mark within app
- Wind direction icon
- Add wind marker
- Visually see the arc of the throw
- Delete a mark or blind
- Undo button on main screen
- Include gunners/throwers
- Add birds of free search

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marks/id1510269622/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App Broken

*2026-05-10, version 1.0.4*

DO NOT USE THE APP IS BROKEN!!!

### 4/5 — Sync between devices?

*2024-06-08*

Enjoyed the app for a couple years. Anyway to sync between phone and iPad?

### 3/5 — Love the app but having use issues

*2023-04-27*

Maybe it is me? Or my phone? Have used the app off and in for a couple of years. I recently upgraded to a 14Pro. Running on iOS 16.4.1. I seem to  now have issues with using the app outside. I don’t think it’s temp related but maybe?  Finger pressure not working to create the various drill markings. And once created can’t seem to move them. I do have screen protector on but I always do and worked fine  
On my 12 pro. 
Seems to work better inside. 
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2023-04-26*

Love the app and the distance marking. Would love to see an update for more options to label locations in the field. Everything might not be a blind or a true mark. One might set out visible bumpers solo training

### 5/5 — Great app for all Retriever Trainers!

*2023-03-03, version 1.0.4*

Easy to use. Very functional. I’m a pro trainer and use it on a daily basis! TexasDuckDogs.com is my kennel. We love this app!

### 5/5 — Duck training

*2022-08-28*

Absolutely perfect for what I do I just wish the mapping system was more up-to-date

### 4/5 — Great App

*2022-07-28*

Super useful app. 

One of the options when editing a mark or blind needs to be “remove” to fix mistakes.

### 5/5 — MM review

*2022-05-31*

By far the best map system out there. Would like to see some more options like diversion bird/shot, retired gunner etc.

### 5/5 — Training tool

*2022-05-09*

Nice way to record and track progress.

### 4/5 — Update maybe?

*2021-12-31*

I would like the ability to add decoys (maybe round bales, etc) to my set up. As a judge it is nice to set decoys (or other factors) in your set ups. You can design a set up beforehand and then ‘tweak it’ after you get there and make necessary changes for actual wind, terrain, and other established factors, then save set up for a record to look back are later. Another useful update would be where you could not only ‘mark’ where the fall landed, but stretch the ‘arc’ to show where the ‘mark’ originated from. It already indicates the angle of the throw of course. Very useful app however for recording training set ups, etc.

## Frequently asked questions about Map Marks

### What does the Map Marks app do?

The Map Marks app helps retriever trainers record and manage training setups. It allows users to precisely mark the locations of birds and blinds, set up different throw types, and organize their training sessions.

### How do I record a mark or blind location?

To record a mark or blind location, simply press and hold the map for 1 second. You can then choose the type of throw for each mark, such as left, right, angle in, square, or angle back.

### Can I share my training setups with others?

Yes, setups can be easily shared with friends through various methods like Facebook posts or email. This allows for collaboration and sharing of successful training strategies.

### What information can I display on the map?

You can customize the display to show mark titles, distances to marks and blinds (in yards or meters), and your current location. You also have the option to display the order in which marks were thrown or picked up.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Map Marks app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted training experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2020-10-31

Map Marks now includes an address lookup feature. i.e the initial map screen can display an area of your choosing. This is a handy feature for trainers who prefer to record their setups at the end of the day, rather than on site.

### 1.0.3 — 2020-07-18

I have had many requests to provide the option to display the arc of the throws. Here it is!

### 1.0.2 — 2020-06-22

You will now be able to record wind  speed and direction. Tap the information icons (circle i) for a detailed explanation.

### 1.0.1 — 2020-05-21

Map Marks now stores and displays the order that the marks/blinds are recorded. i.e. you now have the option of displaying the order the marks were thrown or picked up.

You now have the option to share a Setup. (email, facebook post, etc)

### 1.0 — 2020-04-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Bill Pearson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1141588712

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