# Blacktail Hunter vs Loam Logger

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blacktail Hunter | Loam Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacktail-hunter/id1111734338/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loam-logger/id6761736134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Howtohunt Outdoors Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029665323) | [Ryan LeCours](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891174543) |

## What reviewers say

### Blacktail Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacktail-hunter/id1111734338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blacktail Deer Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Blacktail Deer Pass | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| Blacktail Deer Pass | $40.99 | per year |


### Loam Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loam-logger/id6761736134)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loam Logger Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Loam Logger Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*