Comparison

ElkNut vs SIG BDX

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

Head to head
About

ElkNut

Master elk calling and hunting with expert-led video tutorials and audio guides. Learn to produce realistic elk sounds, understand their meaning, and apply proven hunting tactics. Practice your calls with recording and comparison features.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video tutorials
  • Realistic elk sound guides
  • 22 common bull and cow elk sounds
  • 12 included hunting sequences
  • 22 expert hunting tactics
  • Audio practice and comparison
  • On-device recording and analysis
Features
Currently charting
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ElkNut is the ultimate elk hunting training app, built by experts for hunters who want to improve their calling skills and field tactics. Whether you're learning your first cow call or chasing a screaming bull at last light, ElkNut gives you the tools and expert content to be more successful in the field. TRAINING CONTENT • Elk Calls — a deep library of bugles, cow calls, estrus calls, and more, with pro audio and video. • Tactics — proven hunting tactics and strategies from experienced elk hunters. • Sequences — step-by-step calling sequences for specific hunting scenarios. • Video Training — professional video on calling techniques, field setups, and hunt strategy. • Tips — quick, educational tips to sharpen your game. PRACTICE & AI CALL COACH (free) • Record yourself calling and play it back on an interactive waveform. • Score your call with AI — get 0–100 feedback on pitch, cadence, realism, and tone, plus coaching tips. • Build a personal practice library and share recordings with your hunting partners. HUNT TOOLS • Calling Trainer — practice bugle & cow-call cadence with timed drills. • Rut Calendar — track elk rut phases and daily activity windows. • Pack-Out Calculator — estimate boned-out meat weight and pack trips. • Harvest Log — log harvests and scouting notes with dates. • Draw Tracker — draw-application deadlines, reminders, and bonus-point tracking. • Weather & Wind — live conditions, wind, and forecast at your location. • Compass — bearing rose with a wind overlay for setups. • Season Dates & Official Seasons — state-by-state openers and closers, by year. • Barometric Pressure (PRO) — pressure-trend graph with elk-movement insight. • Moon & Solunar (PRO) — feeding periods, moon phase, and best hunt windows. • Scouting Journal (PRO) — log rubs, wallows, bugles, and sign in the field. • Offline Map (PRO) — pins, trails, and downloadable offline tiles. • My Locations (PRO) — save spots, wallows, and glassing points (free up to 3). • Measure (PRO) — distance and area measuring on the map. • Trail Cameras (PRO) — manage cams, card pulls, and photos. FAVORITES, SEARCH & OFFLINE • Save your favorite calls, tactics, and sequences, and search everything by keyword. • Offline field mode: download calls, sequences, and videos and use the app with no signal in the backcountry. • Light, dark, and auto themes. PREMIUM (subscription) — start with a 7-day free trial • Unlock all premium calls, tactics, and calling sequences, plus the full premium video library. • Premium tools: barometric trends, moon & solunar, offline maps, measuring, scouting journal, and trail cameras. • Unlimited saved locations, unlimited offline downloads, and unlimited AI Call Coach scoring. Download ElkNut and start training today. Good luck out there.

About

SIG BDX

This application connects a rangefinder to a riflescope, displaying an illuminated holdover dot for precise aiming. It facilitates syncing devices and provides ballistic data for accurate shots up to 800 yards.

Highlights
  • Sync rangefinder with riflescope
  • Display illuminated holdover dot
  • Measure target distance
  • Ballistic data integration
  • Connect The Dot™ system
Features
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The KILO BDX rangefinders use Applied Ballistics and Bluetooth® to illuminate the exact holdover dot in SIERRA3BDX riflescopes. For the most accurate and ethical shot, just Connect The Dot™. - DOWNLOAD: Download the app - SYNC: Sync the app with your rangefinder - BOND: Use the app to bond the rangefinder with the riflescope - RANGE: Press the RANGE button to measure the distance of your target - POWER SELECTOR RING: When the SIERRA3BDX riflescope is actively paired with a KILO BDX rangefinder, the blue LED on the power selector ring will be illuminated solid blue. This Blue LED will flash quickly 8X for one second whenever the riflescope has received a new holdover reticle update from the rangefinder. The BDX system works out to 800 yards with 1 MOA of accuracy - CONNECT THE DOT™: It’s time for hunting. Once the riflescope is turned on, range the target and the new hold is lit up out to 800 yards

Screenshots

ElkNut4 screens
SIG BDX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElkNut at 4.3 against SIG BDX's 3.4. ElkNut also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 33%) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). SIG BDX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. SIG BDX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ElkNut holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ElkNut's written reviews are positive against 33% of SIG BDX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElkNut ships an update every 2 weeks, SIG BDX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ElkNut versus SIG BDX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElkNutSIG BDX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (260 ratings) — better3.4 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLCSig Sauer, Inc.

Customer experience

ElkNut

All ratings260 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative33.7%

SIG BDX

All ratings68 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.6%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative45.2%

Bugs and requests

ElkNut

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings randomly deleted from the app
  • Menus and settings not fully functional
  • Inconsistent performance and content availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back looping playback feature
  • Improve offline content access and reliability
  • Offer both subscription and one-time purchase options
  • Provide better communication and support for customers

SIG BDX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ElkNut

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Pro Content$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ElkNut Pro$14.99
None

SIG BDX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElkNut free?
ElkNut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIG BDX free?
SIG BDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElkNut or SIG BDX?
ElkNut is rated higher. ElkNut averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while SIG BDX averages 3.4 from 68 ratings.
Do ElkNut or SIG BDX have ads?
Neither ElkNut nor SIG BDX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElkNut or SIG BDX?
ElkNut ships an update every 2 weeks, and SIG BDX every 3 weeks. Most recently, ElkNut was updated on September 20, 2026 and SIG BDX on September 22, 2026.

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