ElkNut vs OnPoint Hunts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
OnPoint Hunts
Manage your hunting applications and draw dates with this comprehensive calendar. Track application status, receive timely reminders, and access detailed information on species, point systems, and residency requirements for over 40 states. Start for free or upgrade for unlimited tracking.
- Hunting draw and application calendar
- Application status tracking
- Reminders via email and push notification
- Detailed application information
- Point tracking
- Database of 175+ draw/sale dates
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OnPoint is your ultimate hunting draw and application manager. Choose the applications you want to track, then OnPoint will create your personal hunt application calendar. We’ll send you reminders, keep track of your application status, and provide key details on each application, including species, point systems, residency requirements, and key dates. Start for free, or get OnPoint Plus for unlimited application tracking! ▶ FREE VERSION FEATURES: • Database of over 175 hunting draw, application, and OTC sale dates and deadlines • 40+ states • Tracking and planning for up to 5 applications for free • Application and draw reminders through email and/or push notification • Advanced details on each application, including points systems, species, key dates, and more. • Point tracking across all western states and species ▶ ONPOINT PLUS FEATURES: • Unlimited application tracking and reminders! ▶ TERMS OF USE: https://www.onpointhunts.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnPoint Hunts at 4.8 against ElkNut's 4.3. OnPoint Hunts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and OnPoint Hunts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnPoint Hunts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ElkNut's written reviews are positive against 100% of OnPoint Hunts's.
ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, OnPoint Hunts monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElkNut | OnPoint Hunts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (260 ratings) | 4.8 (189 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | 189 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | OnPoint Applications, Inc. |
Customer experience
ElkNut
OnPoint Hunts
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
OnPoint Hunts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ElkNut
- Unlock Pro Content$14.991 Year
- ElkNut Pro$14.99
OnPoint Hunts
- OnPoint Plus Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year









