Comparison

Blacktail Hunter vs Loam Logger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blacktail Hunter

This app provides over 35 years of hunting knowledge for offline use in the field. It offers lessons and streaming/downloadable content from experienced guides to help hunters succeed on public land.

Highlights
  • Offline access to hunting knowledge
  • Expert guidance from experienced guides
  • Lessons on hunting techniques
  • Stream or download content
  • Public land hunting strategies
Features
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SUBSCRIPTION CANCELLATIONS are with your iTunes account ! not the app developer or ANY app developer. Contact Apple or search 'how to cancel an app subscription'. This app has over 35 years of hunting knowledge loaded onto it to be used as reference IN THE FIELD with no internet connection required. The contributor has been a professional big game guide for over 20 years. All of his personal black tail success has been self guided on public land. Use this app as a valuable tool while you hunt. BLACKTAIL HUNTER SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS The Blacktail Hunter app is free to download. All users have access to one or more free lessons from most chapters. While subscribed, viewers can stream or download for later access all lessons for every chapter. The subscription is automatically renewed, but the auto-renew can be canceled at any time. Here are the available subscription packages: Monthly Pass (One Month Subscription) Season Pass (Three Months Subscription) Annual Pass (One Year Subscription) BLACKTAIL HUNTER SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT DETAILS - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period For information on our privacy policy please visit: http://www.howtohunt.com/privacy For information on our terms of use please visit: http://www.howtohunt.com/terms-of-service

About

Loam Logger

This app helps mountain bikers track ride data and component wear to predict service needs. It automatically syncs rides from popular platforms and provides insights into bike performance and maintenance. Users can manage multiple bikes and receive AI-powered summaries for upcoming service.

Highlights
  • Automatic ride sync from Strava, Garmin, Suunto, WHOOP
  • Component wear tracking for 23+ parts
  • Predictive service interval alerts
  • AI Maintenance Summary
  • Ride statistics and insights
  • Unlimited bikes (Pro)
  • Service history export (Pro)
Features
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Loam Logger helps you track ride data, component wear, and service intervals for your mountain bikes. Connect your Strava, Garmin, Suunto, or WHOOP account and your rides sync automatically. Loam Logger does the math so you know exactly when parts need attention before they fail on the trail. TRACK YOUR RIDES Rides sync automatically from Strava, Garmin, Suunto, and WHOOP via webhooks. Import your full ride history or let new rides flow in as you log them. See distance, duration, elevation, heart rate, and weather for every ride at a glance. MANAGE YOUR GEAR Add your bikes with full specs from 99Spokes or enter them manually. Track 23+ component types including fork, shock, drivetrain, brakes, bearings, wheels, and more. Log services and reset wear counters when work gets done. Tap any part to see the exact rides that make up its tracked hours, then add or remove rides so every part's wear reflects what you actually rode. KNOW WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION Loam Logger estimates when each component will need service based on your actual ride data, so you can plan ahead instead of reacting to failures on the trail. Bikes that are due show a short, plain-English AI Maintenance Summary of what to work on next. You no longer need to be a pro bike mechanic to know what on your bike needs attention. RIDE STATS & INSIGHTS Dig into your riding with stats across any timeframe: totals, averages, heart rate, personal records, current and longest streaks, top locations, weather breakdown, and usage by bike. Share your favorite rides with a clean, ready-made ride card. BUILT FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS Whether you ride one bike or a whole fleet, Loam Logger keeps everything organized. Track component hours, monitor wear across bikes, and never wonder when your last fork service was. FREE FEATURES 1 bike with key component tracking (fork, shock, brake pads, pivot bearings, chain, cassette, and more) Automatic ride sync from Strava, Garmin, Suunto, and WHOOP Service logging and wear tracking Simple service status: ready to ride vs. needs service Ride stats and shareable ride cards Push notifications for upcoming service PRO FEATURES Unlimited bikes All 23+ component types Advanced wear predictions based on your riding intensity and conditions AI Maintenance Summary for every bike Weather-aware wear: wet rides wear parts faster, and your estimates know it Full ride-history import, every season you've logged Service history PDF export for resale or records Priority support PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. We don't sell personal data. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings. CONNECT YOUR ACCOUNTS Link Strava, Garmin, Suunto, or WHOOP to automatically import rides. Cross-provider duplicate detection ensures you never count the same ride twice, and Strava bike mapping keeps each ride matched to the right bike. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@loamlogger.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://loamlogger.app/privacy

Screenshots

Blacktail Hunter4 screens
Loam Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loam Logger at 5.0 against Blacktail Hunter's 2.7. Loam Logger also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Blacktail Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blacktail Hunter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Loam Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loam Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blacktail Hunter has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blacktail Hunter ships an update every 4 months, Loam Logger every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blacktail Hunter versus Loam Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlacktail HunterLoam Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHowtohunt Outdoors Ltd.Ryan LeCours

Customer experience

Blacktail Hunter

All ratings27 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative54.3%

Loam Logger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blacktail Hunter

Subscriptions3
  • Blacktail Deer Pass$5.991 Month
  • Blacktail Deer Pass$10.993 Months
  • Blacktail Deer Pass$40.991 Year
2 purchases

Loam Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Loam Logger Pro$4.991 Month
  • Loam Logger Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Blacktail Hunter free?
Blacktail Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loam Logger free?
Loam Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blacktail Hunter or Loam Logger?
Loam Logger is rated higher. Blacktail Hunter averages 2.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Loam Logger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Blacktail Hunter or Loam Logger have ads?
Neither Blacktail Hunter nor Loam Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blacktail Hunter or Loam Logger?
Blacktail Hunter ships an update every 4 months, and Loam Logger every 9 days. Most recently, Blacktail Hunter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Loam Logger on October 31, 2026.

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