Comparison

ElkNut vs Pikeminnow Registration

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

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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
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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

Pikeminnow Registration

This app allows anglers to easily enroll in a program that rewards them for catching Northern Pikeminnow. By participating, users help protect salmon populations and can earn significant financial rewards during the fishing season.

Highlights
  • Enroll in Sport-Reward Fishery Program
  • Track Northern Pikeminnow catches
  • Earn financial rewards for fishing
  • Help protect salmon populations
  • Register with WA.gov account
Features
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The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in partnership with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is excited to announce a new Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery application for your mobile device - the Pikeminnow Registration application! The Pikeminnow Registration application offers anglers an easy way to enroll in the Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program from the comfort of your own phone! You can help save salmon and get paid to do it by going fishing! The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, and implemented by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is in effect annually on the Columbia and Snake rivers from approximately May through September. Over the past ten years (2016-2025), the top 20 anglers caught an average of 3,541 fish per angler and earned average annual reward payments of $32,589 each for the 5-6 month season. The highest paid angler in 2025 caught 15,715 fish and earned $$159,310 while the all-time record harvest is 16,150 fish from the 2024 season, worth $164,260! Results indicate that the Pikeminnow Program has been successful with over 5.9 million predatory Northern Pikeminnow removed by anglers spending more than 1 million days of effort participating in the Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery. Estimates indicate that predation on juvenile salmonids has been reduced by up to 40% from pre-program levels. Anglers will need to install the application, and then register with the application using a WA.gov account. Users without a WA.gov account may acquire one following prompts within the application.

Screenshots

ElkNut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElkNut at 4.3 against Pikeminnow Registration's 2.2. ElkNut also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 29%) and ratings volume (260 vs 12). Pikeminnow Registration's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Pikeminnow Registration asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ElkNut holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElkNut has 260 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ElkNut's written reviews are positive against 29% of Pikeminnow Registration's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, Pikeminnow Registration every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ElkNut versus Pikeminnow Registration: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElkNutPikeminnow Registration
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (260 ratings) — better2.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLCWashington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Customer experience

ElkNut

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

Pikeminnow Registration

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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

Pikeminnow Registration

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

Pikeminnow Registration

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElkNut free?
ElkNut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pikeminnow Registration free?
Pikeminnow Registration is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElkNut or Pikeminnow Registration?
ElkNut is rated higher. ElkNut averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Pikeminnow Registration averages 2.2 from 12 ratings.
Do ElkNut or Pikeminnow Registration have ads?
Neither ElkNut nor Pikeminnow Registration shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElkNut or Pikeminnow Registration?
ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pikeminnow Registration every 5 weeks. Most recently, ElkNut was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pikeminnow Registration on November 3, 2026.

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